Standard Deviation

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016

New gold standard for deliciousness, though not sure how it sneaks into pool. Don’t let the smooth flavor fool you, I’m still about that #NAUGHTYBOYLIFE — 8 years ago

Zaq Tull
with Zaq
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Anomaly Vineyards

Designation Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

M
9.4

Essentially a more elegant version of Anomaly with a greater wood edge (same vintage). Excellent with filet mignon--would opt for the standard Anomaly with a rib eye or more fat-ribbed steak. Expensive. — 9 years ago

Folie à Deux

Ménage a Trois California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Great standard anytime wine — 9 years ago

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Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2012

Zach Cherry
9.2

2012 Vintage. The gold standard of Cru Beauj from Morgon. For a reason, because it is SO good. — 9 years ago

Château L'Evangile

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

1995 Château l'Evangile from a half bottle. Still has that nice ripe red fruit, menthol, tobacco, truffle, wet leaves, and dustiness on the nose. Medium bodied, rustic, and at time austere. A medium length finish. Could benefit from a bit more acidity, but otherwise the balance is there. Still has tannins to resolve. Based on experience from half and standard bottles, this is a great time to drink this wine as it's definitely in its drinking window. My only concern is that as its fruit fades, it may become austere to the point that some may not enjoy it. But right now, there is a lot of old style charm that is easy to like. There's also no rush to drink this, as I'll bet the fruit stays ripe and in the forefront for a least a few more years. — 9 years ago

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Standard smooth and nice Napa cab! — 11 years ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Silver Oak sets the standard of measure for what a good wine should be. — 11 years ago

Russian Standard

Vodka

Saman Hosseini
9.2

Russian Standard infuses with Earl Grey. — 13 years ago

G.D. Vajra

Albe Barolo Nebbiolo 2012

An excellent "standard" Barolo, that is always consistent. — 8 years ago

Ted and JP liked this

McEvoy

The Evening Standard Pinot Noir 2013

Herbal, savory, Sage, scorched earth and orange peel rind. Delicate and very pretty. — 8 years ago

Christian liked this

Prairie Artisan Ales

Standard A Hoppy Farmhouse Ale

That hits the spot. — 9 years ago

Levi, Tyler and 1 other liked this

E. Guigal

Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend

This wine was given to me last Xmas and it was the best gift I got! This full-bodied, fruity, wet red is my personal reference standard against which all future red wines will be judged. Not a hint of dryness, lovely flavours, and very,very drinkable. This is the first wine I've ever bought a case of. — 9 years ago

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Charles Heidsieck

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

Wonder if it is the signficant proportion of decade-old reserve wines that makes this one of my favourite standard non-vintage blends? It is always fresh, complex and interesting. Met madame C. Curie at the Clos who works at Heidsieck and got a run down of the business and an invitation for November. — 10 years ago

Domaine Léon Barral

Faugères Carignan Blend 2010

Aromatic like a Beaujolais
Backbone of a Southern Rhone
Overlaid with uniquely Languedoc features
With all the Csiks at Mountain Standard in Vail
— 10 years ago

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2012

Our standard go to wine for all occasions. — 11 years ago

Chris CliftonKim Daly
with Chris and Kim

Deviation Road

Loftia Vintage Brut Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2012

2012 Adelaide Hills take on a Champagne blend. A fine example. A cracking way to kick off today's wedding venue scouting in The Hills. — 11 years ago

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Nice. Been at #CDWF today @Scott Rowe ?
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@Stuart Robinson Not this year, My fiancé and I decided to do the real thing and hit a few wineries that made the short list for possible wedding venues next year.

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Nice. Standard, big napa cab. Might be too young. Got better as decanted. — 13 years ago

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Beautiful color, delicate and crisp. What's not to like? The standard — 8 years ago

Henrik, David and 18 others liked this

Clos De La Roilette

Cuvée Tardive Fleurie Gamay 2015

Much more powerful than the standard cuvée. Strawberries and black pepper. Was in a great spot after being open about an hour. — 9 years ago

Markham Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot 2013

Well balanced. Good price point. Reliable standard. — 9 years ago

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot 2012

Perfect wine for a Friday night. Always a great standard, the blend is great. — 9 years ago

Alicia M
with Alicia
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Domaine Serene

Evenstad Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Excellent Pinot with more body than the standard Pinot. Love it! — 10 years ago

Mike Lundberg
with Mike

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2013

An enticing aroma of citrus and mineral. The wine is medium- to full-bodied, with zesty lemon-lime, mineral, pear and floral notes. A long, grapefruit-filled finish completes the experience. Continues to set the standard for Sauvignon Blanc. — 10 years ago

Andrew and Roger liked this

Matua

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Like playing an old music standard this SB has lime and bright acidity. Great value! — 11 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

A standard bearer wine. Vanilla oak and a touch of brown leather. — 11 years ago

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Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2013

The standard bearer, and for good reason — 11 years ago