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Di Bruno

Clarksburg Pinot Noir 2018

Richard Bruno has again crafted a Pinot upon which even non-Pinot oenophiles, such as myself, may yet shower with praise. It has a lot of dark and inky body, which makes one wonder; in California, a wine can be labeled as varietal if it is at least 75% from that grape. It therefore begs the question for Mr. Bruno: what other grapes are in this blend? While it has the acidity of a typical PN, making it a great accompaniment to fish or Chinese food, it has a very solid tannic structure, as well as a much darker tint to the color than is normally seen in a typical dark pink PN. Mayhap some inky Bordeaux grape, such as Cabernet, Merlot, or even some Petit Verdot has entertainingly corrupted the PN Purists’ concept of a PN? This PN lacks the disgusting cigar flavor of the “pure” version, and presents dark cassis and dried currant fruit, with a chewy licorice tannic structure, and a unique gravelly mouthfeel to the finish. I love it when I find a beautiful PN that is certain to annoy the cognoscenti! Cheers and L’Chaim to all those who rebel against the status quo in any regional varietal! — 6 years ago

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G.D. Vajra

Bricco delle Viole Barolo Nebbiolo 2011

Terroir and map hunting as wine tasting sport! This is a beautiful Barolo and so well made and contained for such a warm year. Elegance and terroir prevail! As usual, producer trumps vintage status quo! #vajra — 10 years ago

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Gnarly Head

Limited Release Authentic Black Red Blend 2013

It's a bit sweet but has a nice flavor. Can definitely taste the fruitiness and is definitely different from other wines. It's nice to have when straying from the status quo. — 11 years ago

Homer Simpson
with Homer

Bodega Quo

Garnacha

Great wine — 12 years ago

Montepeloso

Montepeloso A Quo Toscana Red Blend 2015

Acidic mushroom, slight hibiscus, boysenberry, acid and tannin and dances and falls with tannin a bit longer — 8 years ago

Château d'Or et de Gueules

Qu'es a Quo Costières-de-Nîmes Carignane 2013

Yotam Sharon
8.9

Wild herbal nose, some whole bunch/carbonic/stemmy feel to it. Great fruit, balanced tannins and acidity, lots of fun. — 10 years ago

Quo

Old Vines Grenache 2012

Todd & jo brought from Schneiders-great value — 10 years ago

Te Awanga Estate

Quarter Acre Hawke's Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Jason Rzutkiewicz
8.9

Not your typical NZ Sauv Blanc this one has nice body and richness along with crisp white fruits delivered on a stony, mineral frame. An excellent and enjoyable departure from the status quo. — 11 years ago

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