Punch Vineyards

19 Crimes

The Uprising Shiraz Blend 2017

This is my first taste if 19 Crimes, The Uprising, and overall I think it’s great! Definitely packs a punch at 15% alc. by volume, so I would recommend a small glass! True to the description on the label, it is very jammy, and a powerful finish, although i would disagree with the “smokey” part of their description. Could be just my tastebuds, but I didn’t necessarily taste rum or experience a hint of rum influence. Even so, it is very good! — 5 years ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon

A smooth, full bodied, and easy to drink. It has that surprising punch of a whisky but not offensive or aggressive as a whisky. — 6 years ago

Moulin de Duhart

Pauillac Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

Isn’t quite as full-bodied as I had expected. Decent wine. Just doesn’t quite pack the punch I was after. — 6 years ago

Arnot-Roberts

Clary Ranch Syrah 2015

I'm so impressed by the complexity in this for such a young wine. How often do you hear CA syrahs being compared to N. Rhone? Way too much right? Well, how many CA syrahs out there are cold climate, coming in at 12.0%, and bringing the funk? This starts interesting with a soft fruit nod and then ends with an earthy funk punch. Could potentially be a dead ringer for a fine St. Joseph with another 7-8 years. — 7 years ago

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Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir

Nic Z
9.3

Too too young. Packs a "fruit punch" — 7 years ago

Sandhi Wines

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2013

Mid to light weight but packs a punch with intense red fruit and savory elements. A little earthiness on the nose is a nod to the Old World. Tasty (and flexible) with the various dishes enjoyed this evening. — 7 years ago

Cara Zimmerman
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Charles Heidsieck

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

Packs an elegant punch of stone fruit (apples, pears), acidity and brioche notes. You can never go wrong here. — 5 years ago

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Sandlands

Sonoma County Trousseau 2016

Killer fruit, Hawiian Punch... easy to guzzle, but something to contemplate. — 6 years ago

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2015

LMB
9.2

Very agreeable. Packs a punch but soft on the palette and goes with different dishes. A little tannin but not too much. Inky. — 6 years ago

Château La Faviere

Intégrale Bordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

The $50 mystery case train rolls on. Best Hundy we ever spent on wine. I paid <$5 for this wine and can’t find it online for less than $52. Committed to not looking these wines up before popping the cork. Merlot dominant, whole cluster in Demi’s that are turned every 4 hours for 6 months in lieu of punch downs or pump overs. Good stuff. — 6 years ago

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Marcel Lapierre

Raisins Gaulois Gamay

Love love love. This is a wonderful, easy drinking, no food necessary wine. Super juicy, like fruit punch. Subtle funk to it. Not tannic, medium acid. Great price point. — 7 years ago

Lightning

Rosé Grenache 2016

2016 - Color - light garnet --- Nose - orange peel, strawberry, lemon blossom, cherry punch, bubble gum --- mid pallet- touch of noticeable RS, very cherry --- Finish - nice balance of tannins and acidity. Long cherry finish. — 7 years ago

Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2011

Beautiful, smoooooth medium body Brunello with lots of flavour with no big punch in the mouth and no alcohol burn. Well done :-) — 7 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2013

Gorgeous fruity gamay that packs a punch above its weight, smooth and hedonistic. — 5 years ago

Charles Pérez

La Bergerie du Camps de Nyils Syrah Blend 2015

I would love to retaste these Charles Perez Bergerie wines. They pack a serious punch of blood, bacon fat, olive, and red fruit. — 6 years ago

K Vintners

Milbrandt Vineyard Syrah 2014

I have always been a huge fan of the wines produced by Charles Smith and K Vintners and this just adds fuel to the fire. Ripe blueberry, smoked meat, dark cocoa, cinnamon, tobacco just punch you in the face. Such a bold wine, very northern Rhône in style. So damn good. — 6 years ago

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Arnot-Roberts

North Coast Trousseau 2016

Tropical punch in paradise 🏝 — 6 years ago

Radford Dale

Thirst Cinsault

Low alcohol, peppery, funky, fruit punch. Wicked good with a proper chill. — 7 years ago

Cliff Lede Vineyards

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Quiet beast. On the nose, you think it's going to punch you in the face like a 1999s Mike Tyson jab... once you actually try the wine, it's equivalent to Michaelangelo's sculpture of David: masterpiece. Soft. Velvety. Memorable. — 7 years ago

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R Wines

Punch in the Face Shiraz

Comparable option to Mollydooker - paired well with butter chicken. — 7 years ago

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