Norris
Bieler Père et Fils
Sabine Aix en Provence Rosé Blend 2023
The 2023 Rosé Sabine is ripe, vibrant and structured. Spiced red fruit and almonds rush across the palate, supported by energetic acidity and a bit of grip that pleasantly tugs at the cheeks. This is a fine example of classically styled Provençal Rosé. (Billy Norris, Vinous, May 2024)
— a year ago
Sella & Mosca
Tanca Farrà Alghero Cannonau Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Yummy! Super Sardinian :) 50/50 Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cannonau - hmmm it's delicious, garnet color and medium body - pomegranate, plums, raisins and liquor cherries (Grenache higher alcohol) with ripe but medium+ tannins . It fruity, but with acidity "Chuck Norris" kick from Cabernet. — 8 years ago
Far Niente Winery
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Norris Lake- Todd - smooth with a warm finish — 9 years ago
La Bastide Blanche
Bandol Mourvèdre Blend Rosé 2023
The 2023 Rosé is deep, complex and layered, with ripe nectarine, rose garden and sweet cherry fruit notes. Beautifully expressive and floral on the nose, savory, salty mineral tones meet red berry freshness and an undercurrent of spice in the mouth. A touch of almond bitterness grabs at the edges of the tongue toward the close, striking great harmony with a rounded sweetness. Bravo. (Billy Norris, Vinous, May 2024)
— a year ago
Van Duzer
Norris McKinley Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
v15. Very nice! Smokey, black cherry licorice nose. Rich. , black cherry fruit. Dry, smooth, slightly astringent, earthy finish. Enjoyable!! — 3 years ago
The Islander Estate Vineyards
Majestic Plough Malbec 2012
Impenetrable Colour - dense deep Ruby - opaque. Black fruits of blackberry and plums verging on pruney on the nose. A full bodied palate - rich and fleshy needing more complexity which will come with bottle age. Winery says drink to 2030. Try the next one in a few years. This winery on Kangaroo Island is owned by Jacques Lurton (Cheval Blanc and other wineries in South America). The winemaker is Yale Norris who is from Colorado. I think I incorrectly said Canadian in a previous note. Barb and I had a private tour of The Islander with Yale back in 2016. These grapes are fermented in upright square concrete vats where he does several pump overs of the skins - then matured for almost 2 years in French Oak in the next size up from a Barrique. At $35 great value for the time and effort that goes into this boutique production. Sadly ravaged in the bush fires earlier this year. Tasted another bottle 31 weeks later on December 30, 2020, with consistent notes - certain persistent tannins - went well with Porterhouse steaks at Paros. The BBQ worked a treat. Tasted a bottle 90 weeks later on 12th February 2022 with consistent notes. Balanced, full bodied and excellent. Went well with Home made meatballs - made by daughter Georgie home from Copenhagen after 3 years. — 5 years ago
Mount Eden Vineyards
Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2013
Not sure what was better tonight between the wine, king crab legs or relentless Chuck Norris jokes. Chuck Norris tells Simon what to do. — 8 years ago
Lindeman's
Bin 99 Pinot Noir 2012
Lake Norris 2014, Dustin's wine! — 11 years ago
G.D. Vajra
N.S. della Neve Extra Brut Pinot Noir Nebbiolo Rosé
Vajra's NV Extra Brut Rosé N.S. Della Neve is incredibly characterful, sizzling out of the glass with leather, mesquite smoke, blackberry and white pepper. A blend of 50% Nebbiolo and 50% Pinot Noir, the structure of the former comes through loud and clear through bright acids and firm, powdery tannins. Sour berry fruit and mentholated herbs meet with salty stoniness in the mouth, elevated by a lively, fine mousse. It's not the most finessed sparkling wine you'll taste, but it's certainly charming. (Billy Norris, Vinous, May 2024)
— a year ago
Domaine de la Grange aux Belles
'Coup de Latte' Chenin Blanc
Chuck Norris is an a**hole, but this wine is good — 5 years ago
Bodegas Volver
Tarima Hill Old Vines Alicante Monastrell
Big with a berry finish. Drinks like a $40 bottle of wine. Norris Lake — 8 years ago
Division Winemaking Company
"Trois" Saikkonen Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011
Drinking beautifully. Another 2011 FTW. Great stuff @Thomas Monroe and @Kate Joanna Norris Monroe — 8 years ago
Division Winemaking Company
"Deux" Vista Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
Seductive but spunky, with spiced strawberries and soft herbs. One of the best Oregon Pinots I've had the pleasure of tasting, and was a wonderful lunch before taking Divison's Gamay to my Wine Vs. Beer event at Feast. @Thomas Monroe & @Kate Joanna Norris Monroe your wines slay me! — 9 years ago
Division Winemaking Company
Division Villages Béton Oregon Red Blend 2014
And I ended this trip to Philly with one of my faves. Cab franc, gamay and a little Pinot. Happy to actually get to drink the 14. @Thomas Monroe @Kate Joanna Norris Monroe ❤️ — 10 years ago
Bodega Catena Zapata
Alamos Mendoza Malbec 2012
Lake Norris 2013 — 12 years ago
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The 2023 Rosato is incredibly energetic like a horse waiting to bolt out of the starting gate. Ripe pineapple, pear and spiced citrus provide a foundation upon which the sparkling, lively acidity flutters. The balance here is admirable and nicely rounded and displays a lovely inner sweetness. This bottle could empty quickly. (Billy Norris, Vinous, May 2024)
— a year ago