Rustic Roots

Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé

Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Musigny Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1993

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10

1993 Georges de Voguet. Fathers Day dinner w mnd, IK, and K at Carl. Remarkably young tasting. Opened up a lot after 30 min in the glass. Rustic, really full-bodied. Didn’t have that prettiness or softness that the Leroys often have. — 7 years ago

Ancient Roots

California Dark Red Blend 2015

good he to keep on hand — 8 years ago

Arianna Occhipinti

Sicilia Il Frappato 2010

Holding-up well. Strawberry fruit, potting soil, multi-dimensional, and light to mid- weight on the palate. Rustic, graceful. Good acid, soft fruit, and quite savory. — 9 years ago

Matthew Cohen
with Matthew
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Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner is a 4th generation winemaker from a family with farming and winemaking roots in the Napa Valley since 1906. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot almost looks like a Cab) with aromas of ripe berries and spice notes. The palate shows rich black fruits, blackberries, plums and black cherries, vanilla spice, cedar and cacao. Rich soft tannins, firm acidity on lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Nice! — 9 years ago

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David Kebrdle

David Kebrdle

Had the various Belle Glos vineyards from Clark & Telephone to Dairyman. This offering is our wine clubs' pick. So different as a Pinot - great effort !
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Better than the C&T?

Hill Farmstead Brewery

Arthur Rustic Farmhouse Saison

Maxwell Burns
9.6

Best saison I've ever had. Near perfect beer. Bottle conditioned. Dry apricot, lemon peel, fresh hay, saison funk, it goes on and on to a bone dry, and tart finish. — 9 years ago

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Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

Clos de la Maréchale Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2011

Red fruit, dirty, rustic, fabulous. — 10 years ago

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Greg Gregory

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One of my favorite wines from one of my favorite producers. Year in and year out it always delivers.
Gillian Robb

Gillian Robb

It was absolutely wonderful. @Greg Gregory

Isole e Olena

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2012

Studiously background-y. Rustic and mineral-driven; a perfect pizza pairing. — 10 years ago

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2008

Is it possible to be ethereal and rustic at the same time? — 11 years ago

Danilo Thomain

Enfer D'Arvier Petit Rouge 2011

Smoky-gamey macerated wild strawberries with mint. On the palate, surprisingly light and fruity, riper berry concentration, medium acidity, and low tannins. DOC regulations require 85% Petit Rouge, the most widely planted grape in the region, but this is 100%. Medium licorice finish. Overall, this is a more rustic Gamay and quite pleasant.
— 11 years ago

California Roots

California Moscato 2016

It’s not overly sweet. Perfect balance of sweet with hint of fruity tang. Would surly buy again! #its5oclocksomewhere — 8 years ago

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

I gave up on Pegau after too many disappointing bottles. This one was super clean - glorious aromatics. Palate was herbaceous with dark fruit, tannic and rustic. Delicious! — 8 years ago

Roots Winery

Carlton Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

Showin out. Tastes like yamhill-carlton Pinot noir. And still a baby. — 9 years ago

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Roots Winery

Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

I still love this Pinot but the 2011 was amazing I drank at least a case. It does not have the same feel seems more heavy with darker fruit notes. — 9 years ago

Deep Roots Winery

Naramata Rosé Blend 2015

A lighter nose with a palate of cranberry, strawberry and a light zesting of orange. A darker, deeper rosé with a long fruity finish. — 9 years ago

Primal Roots

California Red Blend 2012

Fruity and smooth. Nice for a dinner wine — 10 years ago

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2012

Rustic dry; outstanding long lasting tannins; light earth mushrooms and tart cherry — 10 years ago

Gayla Underkoffler
with Gayla

Roagna

Dolcetto d'Alba 2013

Rich and huge flavor while still in balance. Amazingly rustic and still restrained. Dark fruit, amazing with from scratch pasta. — 10 years ago

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with Dan and Andie
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Pierre Gonon

Saint-Joseph Syrah

First 13 tasted. Sensuality with rustic power. — 11 years ago

Roots Run Deep Winery

Educated Guess Napa Valley Merlot 2012

Very dry, mild tannins, hints of caramel/umami in the body, crisp finish. No coarseness — 11 years ago

Shi Williams
with Shi

Domaine Bernard Baudry

Chinon Cabernet Franc 2013

Marc Stubblefield
9.0

Not the most complete vintage for this wine, but it still hits the right notes. Rustic, red fruited, savory, herbal and underpinned throughout by a deep earthiness. A great value. — 8 years ago

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Fine description

Mas de Gourgonnier

Les Baux-de-Provence Grenache Blend 2014

Easy drinking Grenache-based blend. Rustic and herbal, yet well-put-together, much like myself? #poormansbandol — 9 years ago

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Domaine Auguste Clape

Cornas Syrah

Drank over the course of 4 hours, very tight at first but after a while in the decanter it opened beautifully, very powerful and rustic. Roasted meat, olives, pepper, blackberry. — 9 years ago

Robert Michel

La Geynale Cornas Syrah 1990

An excellent expression of Cornas with a healthy age on it. Last of several bottles I bought in 2012 or 2013. Earthy, mushrooms, and a touch of anise on the nose and mouth. Rustic Syrah from the Northern Rhone by an old master. — 9 years ago

Calabretta

Sicilia Nerello Mascalese 2005

Perfumed and persistent, with a subtle rustic complexity. Tannins are a touch scratchy but the wine makes up for it elsewhere. A lackluster We the Pizza showing was saved by this bottle. — 10 years ago

David, Carla and 23 others liked this
Marc Stubblefield

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These are so good. The first blush of rusticity belies a finesse and depth that is captivating every time. Lots of bottle variation with them, though, which can be frustrating.

Domaine Les Roches (Alain et Jérome Lenoir)

Chinon Cabernet Franc

Hay, beautiful fruit but this win is all about structure and rustic grace — 10 years ago

Brendan Moody
with Brendan

Sella & Mosca

Riserva Cannonau di Sardegna 2010

Rustic, fatty and old school. Pairs perfectly with a fatty ribeye.

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Domaine du Gros' Noré

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2010

Cathy Corison
8.9

Dark berries. Forest floor. Rustic and clean. Bit gassy, but blows off. — 11 years ago

Brian, Gary and 12 others liked this
Alexander Niehenke

Alexander Niehenke

Supposedly outdid themselves with the 2010?
Cathy Corison

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It is lovely.

Primal Roots

California White Blend 2011

Great with spicy pizza. — 11 years ago