Pop Crush Wines

Wildman Wine

Piggy Pop Pet Nat Nero d'Avola

Aussie Nero D’Avola Pet-Nat. Need I say more? — 6 years ago

ONX

Mad Crush Grenache Blend

Excellent blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Tempranillo instead of Syrah. Works very well. I saw this described as “dusty fruits” which I take to mean earthy, and just slightly subdued. Relatively smooth and opens up nicely with air time. Will keep the other bottles for a while to see how the evolve. Another good effort from ONX wines out of Pasa Robles. Cheers — 6 years ago

Laurent Saillard

Pop Cabernet Franc Pineau d'Aunis

savory mineral sour nose fizzy rose — 7 years ago

Bedell Cellars

First Crush Merlot Cabernet Franc

Light and fun. Local too — 8 years ago

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

The wine gods have smiled and urged me to open this ‘08 Pride cab. Tobacco, plum, a hint of wood ash and leather from a well-worn saddle bag. Seriously, this is at a premium place in its aging process. Thinking only another 2-3 years, so pop ‘em if you got ‘em. Toasting all of you, my friends, for a prosperous new year filled with wine, family and friends! — 8 years ago

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Glad to see you drinking some wine!

Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Fantastic! Intense, smoky, earthy, and sexy. Spices and cherries to boot. Pop and pour. Paired beautifully with venison. Juicy, creamy, and sweet finish. At its peak! — 9 years ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 1978

Not bad for $11.97! Excellent with roasted tomato and braised bacon pasta at the Chez Benzique Oakland pop-up. — 10 years ago

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Chris Bensick

We should probably have drunk this twenty years ago, but the wine is still having a respectable old age (hope I will be able to say the same)! We bought this after drinking an earlier vintage of the same wine in Florence our first trip to Italy, in 1978, when the grapes were still on the vine....
9.2

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

As the summer is slipping out of our hands, its time to to pop those complex reds that we’ve been lastning for. Produttori del Barbaresco is considered one of the best cooperatives in the world and its 2016 Barbaresco is a solid proof of that statement.
Restrained at first and needs a couple of hours in the decanter to reach its climax. True to its provenance its clasically crafted, and puts up complex profile of red cherries, rose hip, strawberries, spice, bitter orange and a volatile dried floral lift over a canvas of wet soil.
An offensive approach on the palate with a high acidity and a generous portion of mouth coating tannins that is well accompanied by a pronounced fruit profile with an evolving finish. Very good indeed, but is a couple of level behind to reach the higher tiers.
— 6 years ago

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Swick Wines

City Pop Viognier Blend

Lively with effervescence. Give it a slight chill. Notes of nectarine and yeast — 6 years ago

Inman Family Wines

Endless Crush Olivet Grange Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir 2015

If there is better rosé from Sonoma County, I haven’t had it! — 7 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2016

A big more volume on the palate vs past vintages I’ve had. Easy drinking as usual though. Pop and pour! — 8 years ago

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Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir

Kirk F
9.2

Just a baby, this was showing beautifully already. Delicate floral notes on the nose and nice pop of acidity to take on the charcuterie. Delish! — 8 years ago

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Carl Fischer

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What vintage?
Kirk F

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@Carl Fischer 2015. I was on the list for years and let it lapse. 🙄
Alex Pastuszak

Alex Pastuszak

Such a fantastic Pinot! Happy to live vicariously through your exploits!

Pop 300

Oakville Rosé

An impossible Rose to get, but thanks to @Henrik Poulsen I got some along with an even better story. We will be trying his Rose in two weeks with a bunch of friends. I'm sure it will be as good. Had this during the crazy heat wave a few weeks back. It made having no a/c bearable. — 9 years ago

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Jason Cutrer

Jason Cutrer

Will be opening one tonight thanks to @Norman Gennaro - great tip on waiting 15 minutes can't wait to try this!
Norman

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Great call on Acme @Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher keep forgetting about them.
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Also picked up three bottles and am excited to try this! What's the even better story @Norman Gennaro ? Know this wine is from fabled land next to Detert and MacDonald!

Pommery

POP Champagne 2006

Remy crucero disney 12/16 — 6 years ago

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Purity Wine

The Oakstone Vineyard Orange-Carbo Crush Roussanne

Really like this — 6 years ago

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Jamie Irving

Jamie Irving

Makes you wish you had a Russdrinks lighting setup

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Enjoyed this Napa cab more than I thought I would. Fruit forward, smooth tannins, well balanced, cab. Pop and poured. Blue and black fruit. Nice weeknight bottle. — 7 years ago

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Pop 300

Napa Valley Pinot Noir

What an awesome Rosé, great depth and acidity. To Kalon fruit all the way baby!!! — 8 years ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2004

04’ Joseph Phelps Insignia . Thought it would be close to a pop & pour...NO! Thick tannins that dissipate nicely after a 45 minute decant. Full - bodied.
Color- Dark purple
Nose- Flowers , lavender
Palate- Blackberry , espresso, light oak, nicely integrated acidity.
WOW... Seamless/smooth.
Drinking- now with another 5+? great years. Could possibly be many more. Drinking so nicely, why wait.
— 8 years ago

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@Phil A You’re always so kind. Nothing but the best for you! Happy holidays!
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@Mike R Very enjoyable

Myriad Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Close to a pop n pour. One hour decant and it was ready to go. IMO, this and the Rivers Marie Napa cab are the best I've come across at this price point. — 9 years ago

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Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Got some 07 Dr.Crane left, almost opened one today
Brandon T

Brandon T

I'd say you did okay with that Ovid today @Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher. Bet that 07 Crane's humming about now. You in on that Booker release next week, I assume?

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

05' Shafer Hillside Select. Pretty spectacular! Very close to a pop & pour. — 10 years ago

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@Bill Bender @Martin G Rivard Martin will have all the details. Bill look forward to meeting you. Should be another epic tasting .
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@Bill Bender @David A Lentine @Ron R What an incredible bottle. Drank Iike a million bucks. Uncorked at the end of the night.
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Anne-Marie and I thought this was the red of the night. So nice to consume it in such great company.