Dock Hooks

8.9

Kicking back letting the local tunes adjust my attitude with wine:30 showing on the clock she strolls in my direction digging the slow roll Hendrix spinning left then twisting right dressed in deep purple clinging and flowing interestingly crimson along her rim and edges back to casually claret whispering that she's from a small chateau hanging on the right bank of the Gironde near Arveyres. Offering her hand, I accept pulling her in close then a slow spin and a slower twirl she comes close bathed in the essence of blackberry and spice, young but ripe, wet earthy slowly working her way to a first kiss dripping then gripping, pulling tightly then going soft and silky still clinging while working her way deeper. I close my eyes, Hendrix stops and she's gone. A distant guitar string bends an unknown player. I spot her by the bar, her colors waving in the breeze of a lazy fan I reach out take her firmly by the neck, then lower bending her gently back then spinning her my way, she again engages, her essence lingering in my memory, we dance on as the tunes continue their spin. Later, when we are both done I figure she's likely a fine Merlot brightened by Cab Franc having found her way through new French oak nestled by the river, intelligently nuanced well worth the dance and cost is not an issue...

Hanging at Promise' Land Market where the tunes are always righteous, the people are cool, the conversation is groovy and wines dance from the walls... — 9 years ago

Mitchell Mulder

9.5

It's back!!! Re-review of this classic Black IPA, now in 12oz bottles!!! This one of the best in style because it is first and true a IPA, not a just a hopped up stout or Porter, which a lot of black IPA's are, this is all about the hops, with that creamy roasted malt, coffee and chocolate, but again the hops are the show, excellent in the style, but beware, this is a big monster of a beer, almost 9% ABV, that is why am glad it is now in 12oz bottles, limit time only, well I guess till the next time it comes out, so to summarize, IPA, first, stout second, Period!!! — 10 years ago

Antonio Gianola

9.3

This is righteous — 10 years ago

Peter Giles

9.3

Righteous Bourgeil! Bio in the field. Drank a flight, the '11 soared. — 11 years ago

with Michael

Nicolas Swint

9.1

Deliciously pungent smell of fruity candies, righteous drinkability topped off with a smooth finish. — 11 years ago

Mark Davis

9.1

Righteous nose. — 11 years ago

Rebekah Wineburg

Winemaker Buccella Wines

9.7

Righteous — 11 years ago

Chris Zitzman

8.9

After a decant it blossomed. Hints of figs and marshmallow (?) lead to a crisp palate the softens towards the finish, leaving a trail of mineral, hints of lime and righteous balance on the exit. — 9 years ago

with Beth

Justin Hansohn

9.3

Super smokey at first and I was perceiving this muted prune feel that really threw me off. Not sure what was going on. Kept drinking it in sort of a baffled and intoxicated state but eventually this went missing during the wedding party. I recovered it the next morning on a picnic table about a half mile away overlooking the Muir beach coast with about 1/6th left inside and no cork on it. Proceeded to cork it with a random and drive back to Long Beach with it. I drank it at this point about 32 hours after opening and it was righteous. Menthol and so much medicinal cherry cough syrup from the nose all the way down the hatch. Really serious juice but loving that unique character. Definitely a slow opener. 💥 — 10 years ago

with Taylor, Tom and 1 other

Daniel March

9.1

This needed about an hour to douse out the flames that were shooting out the bottle. Once the smoke settles, a jam attack filled with black cherry, oak, vanilla, a thick wine that cries like a baby and lingers like your childhood memories. Righteous but not overly complex or mind blowing. At the end of the day, a punch in your mouth that is still breathing fire. — 10 years ago

Joel Pennington #❤️🐢🍷

Owner/Winemaker Slow Turtle Vineyard

9.0

Great weight on the tongue, tastes above its price range. Peach, passion fruit, citrus and tropical notes with little to no perceived sweetness. The right choice for our righteous Uchi Japanese experience. — 11 years ago

with Galya and Amir

Grant Everett

9.6

A righteous bottle of wine. Don't be scared to pop now. This sings. — 11 years ago

with Robert and Ashleigh

Daniel Taub

9.3

Whoa. Righteous juice! Pure sexy on the nose — 11 years ago

Kyle Volluz

9.0

Righteous Spaniard. — 9 years ago

Rochelle

9.5

A great wine from my great father ! Love this everything to enjoy in a cab big boy flavor rich body and a black delectable pour with righteous tannins and sweet anise on nose long finish — 10 years ago

with Robert

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.0

Righteous Belgian beer. — 10 years ago

Paul Coleman

8.9

I was looking for essence of tannin to go with the leg of lamb on Boxing Day, and found it in this righteous elixir. No pussyfooting around here--it's the real stuff. Shot through with coarse-ground black pepper; sturdy as a faithful hiking boot. — 10 years ago

Timothy Snyder

9.1

Paired with a Star Wars movie night and it was righteous — 11 years ago

Mark Uhlemann

8.9

Righteous sparkler from Campania! — 11 years ago

Tim Herrmann

9.2

Why aren't more folks talking about this? There's some oxidation here, but otherwise this is a wonderful melange of secondary dried dark fruits and tertiary mocha and spice hedonism. The tannins: refined, the texture: rich but finessed, the finish: righteous. Insane value to drink now before it unravels too much and the oxidized caramel notes dominate. — 11 years ago