Simpler Wines

Ten Sisters

Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Good but simpler than expected — 6 years ago

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Noble Hill

Paarl Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

One blue margarita and truly couldn’t be happier to say goodnight and go home to my next review haha. What do you know the granaritic soils of Paarl do well by a fruit forward Cab. Rich blue and black berries but a grand rip of acid. Wholeheartedly a new world baby, as the earth was minimal, but a simpler offering sometimes is just what you desire. The structure limber and balanced on the light side. It does not demand a steak but it’s surely not bubble gum.It’s a dance partner who has no flair but knows the choreography and rhythm cold. — 7 years ago

Ron, TheSkip and 9 others liked this

Peay Vineyards

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

2016, a other tightly wound pinot I had the pleasure to try. A bit simpler than it's big sister by its side but has a total of 9 clones blended so I'm going to venture to say it will be ever evolving — 8 years ago

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Kubota Manju

Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Summertime with girl with a paper fan, slow and relaxing, a young woman without too much complexity, simpler, not straightforward but like light breeze in summer afternoon. Kinda quiet. — 8 years ago

Simpler Wines

White Sparkling Blend

That's pretty damn good for being in a can I would even use for a mimosa — 8 years ago

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Boundary Breaks Vineyard

Ovid Line North Medium Dry Riesling 2013

I quite enjoyed this wine. In my attempt to regionally diversify my Riesling consumption; I made the move to the Finger Lakes. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. Nose showed fruit and a faint rubber. Palate showed primary fruit and was fresh, with an acid backbone that ran through. On the finish I got an apple skin bitterness that I wasn’t a fan of. In my opinion this wine is on the simpler side, yet at the price point it seems to be a value for quality. I would be happy to drink it again. — 10 years ago

Domaine Leroy

Bourgogne Aligoté 2010

2010 vintage. Very interesting. It has a very distinct cherry note throughout the whole taste — I even feel like it can be confused with some simpler red Bourgogne on the nose. Cherry juice on the palate, with some stone fruit, limestone, a bit of lychee and just a touch of gasoline. Very enjoyable acidity, has years of life left in it, even from an off vintage. — 10 years ago

Devrim, Riddley and 12 others liked this

Domaine des Martinelles

Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2013

Delicious. Loved the 12 but this is more juicy w subtler tannins and a simpler profile w less oak at this stage. Cellar for a bit — 11 years ago

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Château Beau-Site

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

Ready to drink, plush and simpler bordeaux with sweet plums, spice and tree roots. Less concentration than others but very well balanced and it aged quite finely, delicious! — 11 years ago

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Weingut Rosenhof

Trockenbeerenauslese Burgenland Chardonnay 2010

Vibrant acidity balances the sweetness, and there's nice pineapple and lemon flavors. Actually reminds me of a simpler version of SGN pinot Gris. — 12 years ago

Tim Herrmann

Tim Herrmann

And a comparatively great value.

Simpler Wines

Rosé Sparkling Blend

Good with food. Not by itself — 7 years ago

Rocca di Montegrossi

Chianti Classico Sangiovese

J. Kim
9.1

Denser, weightier than Felsina but also shallower. The structure is simpler and the aroma is not as lively. Has subtle authentic perfume, just not as appealing as Felsina. — 7 years ago

Bodegas Alto Moncayo

Veraton Garnacha

My last bottle of one of my favorites. Simpler than the so called Big Brother from Alto Moncayo. Nice balance, low acid, smooth fruit.
— 8 years ago

Simpler Times

Lager

Tastes like a cold parking lot after a hockey fight. — 8 years ago

Chris, Jason and 1 other liked this

Schramsberg Vineyards

Napa Valley Brut Blanc de Blancs

Reminiscent of simpler days — 8 years ago

Molly Belling
with Molly

G.D. Vajra

N.S. della Neve Extra Brut Pinot Noir Nebbiolo Rosé

Drinking a bit simpler than last bottle but still fun and fruity. Very little leesiness. — 9 years ago

Carla, Alicia and 4 others liked this

Cinciano

Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2012

Clarity, smell, and taste are all fantastic. Not my favorite of Cinciano but I would definitely buy again. I like more complex flavors in my wine, so this is a bit simpler. — 10 years ago

David Duband

Côtes de Nuits-Village Pinot Noir 2012

This producer brings it even with his simpler wines. Loved it #msclassic #redburgundy #pinotnoir — 10 years ago

Marc, Kyle and 3 others liked this

Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon

Clos de la Crochette Mâcon Village Chardonnay 2012

Great Tuesday night Lafon. Has the purity and drive of its big sisters up north. A simpler, more linear version of his Meursaults, but still racy and delicious. — 11 years ago

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Kysela Pere et Fils

Rubus Wine Selections Barossa Shiraz 2012

Pretty good qpr simpler but recognizable Barossa juice and if you listen there is quite a lot to hear — 11 years ago

Domaine Vincent Paris

Granit 60 Vieilles Vignes Cornas Syrah 2012

Pretty and pure raspberry and blackberry with a touch of earth, plenty of fine tannin, nice but a little prettier and simpler than I prefer my Cornas. — 7 years ago

Anthony liked this

Bire

Defora Grk

Really excellent. A touch fruity and citrusy but still very dry. Went wonderfully with a slightly simpler seafood dish. — 7 years ago

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Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy

Martinenga Langhe Nebbiolo 2016

Perhaps not as exciting as the 2015, but always a fine effort. Simpler, unoaked and much more affordable Barbaresco than the official cru wines at this price is always a no-brainer for me. The typical flowery, tart red berry and mint profile but with a bit less density and primary fruit than its predecessor. Great value as always. — 8 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2014

Had this at home 1/5/17 with Kallem. Liked it a lot, a bit simpler than some Ridge zin, but nice drinking. — 8 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2016

Juicier than ‘15, simpler than 14’
Tasty and super drinkable, but i was hoping for a more expressive wine. Looking forward to seeing where this will go with time.
— 8 years ago

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Château Potensac

Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 1997

Ths pleasures of simpler aged Bordeaux — 10 years ago

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Grace Lane

Yakima Valley Riesling 2012

This Riesling is in the sweet spot on the sweetness scale. It's crisp, but I think it lacks a little something. It's not especially fruity, which is preferable to me if I'm in the mood for a simpler flavor. — 10 years ago

Boutari

Santorini Assyrtiko 2014

Juicy, high acidity and ripeness, salty mineral backbone and some lemon peel on the finish. More expressive but perhaps simpler than other expressions of this style. That's not a bad thing! — 11 years ago

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Adriano Ramos Pinto

Duas Quintas Douro Red Blend 2013

Great seafood wine! Enjoyed this one with grilled flounder with olive oil and lemon. The simpler the better. — 11 years ago

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Buronfosse

les Ammonites Côtes du Jura Chardonnay 2012

If life and the world were simpler I would say: My favourite white. — 11 years ago

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