Stapleton & Springer

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Day 1 of this year's Smallmouth Smackdown has begun. After 7 hours on the boat, and a dozen bass, it's time to crack into some libations (had a few PBR's on the boat).
This is a lush Zin. Concentrated fruit, but savory and chewy. Blackberry, blood orange, cigar box, and enough structure to age much longer. This is my 3rd Ridge Zin, and I'd have to say I still favor the Pagani Ranch.
Listening to Chris Stapleton
— a month ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, bravo my man!! The other advice you received is also great!! I think Pagani vs. Lytton Springs vs. Geyserville vs. any other Ridge Zin is often vintage, since they’re all blends!! (In fact, Geyserville never (mostly?) never says Zinfandel on the label since it very rarely (never?) is at least 75% Zinfandel, which is the CA requirement for varietal name on the label.
Dave

Dave

Thanks for the education! @Doug Powers

Jaroslav Springer

Rouci

One of the best pinots I have had (2016). Very nice balance of fruit and dryness. Mouth feel was incredible for a Pinot. Trying to figure out how to get more. — 7 years ago

Stapleton & Springer

Rouci Pinot Noir 2016

Nice accommodating wine. Enjoyed at Next Door in Prague. — 7 years ago

Jaroslav Springer

Záhřebenské Pinot Noir 777 2016

Czech out those cold weather pinots. Very unlike Burgundy, and the opposite of California Central Coast — 8 years ago

Budweiser

King of Beers

Pairs perfectly with Chris and Morgane Stapleton — 9 years ago

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Springer

Cuvée Family Reserve Skale Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

very good Czech wine but not a lot of complexity — 11 years ago

Bodegas Ramón Roqueta

Campo Lindo Blanco Macabeo Chardonnay 2013

After some early August coastal North Carolina Harley miles, I am digging this frontally crisp Macabeo gone Chardonnay showing a fresh nose of lemon over pear and something I can't quite nail, then plays around in your mouth unctuously coating then clinging then releasing into a proper HALO free fall decent then opening just in time to fill your memory bank to beg another jump... Very groovy hot weather stuff but with depth you'd expect from some dazzling dancing thing in twinkling light dinner. Diggin it for sure with some almonds, olives and timeless osau iraty just starting to sweat (the key to the magic). Get some of this stuff in Janeen's genuine coastal NC culture culled market.
PS you may know from the looks of my Springer that I not a regular Chard type...😎🌀
— 11 years ago

Jaroslav Springer

Výběr Z Ročníku Pinot Noir 2021

Classic PN from Czech light, redcurrant, perfect PN — 2 years ago

Stapleton & Springer

Ctvrte Pinot Noir 2016

One of the best Pinot’s I’ve had. The aromatics jumped out of the glass. Tea and barnyard like the best burgundies. — 4 years ago

Le Mesnil

Grand Cru Blancs de Blancs Brut Champagne Chardonnay

Uber creamy. Enough to make a Springer jelly. — 6 years ago

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Shay A

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This stuff has a crazy QPR. Big fan.

Jaroslav Springer

CTVRTE Pinot Noir 2016

Organic Pinot, with no vowels. — 7 years ago

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Stapleton & Springer

Haltyrky Pinot Noir

Chocolate Tobacco flavor — 8 years ago

Stapleton & Springer

Pinot Noir 2015

No dejan de sorprender los vinos del este de Europa..totalmente desconicidos fuera de sus países
Un Pinot Noir muy fiel a las caracteristicas de la uva. Muy recomendable
— 8 years ago

Frank Family Vineyards

Winston Hill Napa Valley Red Blend 2011

I'm partial to the sweet English Springer Spaniel on the label--reminds me of ours 🐶 oh yes the wine is good too — 11 years ago

Jennifer, David and 4 others liked this

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Traveller Whiskey Blend No. 40 by Chris Stapleton

Incredible flavor and floral finish very nice sipping whiskey — 2 years ago

Château Beau-Séjour Bécot

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Modern, jammy, but restrained. Springer approved. — 4 years ago

Vanessa, Tom and 26 others liked this
Deborah M

Deborah M

@Eric Is there a second little nose there or am I seeing things?
Eric

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Good eye @Deborah M ! That would be Poppy, our Boston Terrier.

Stapleton & Springer

Ben's Reserve Pinot Noir 2015

Czech red, made with an American partner, some French oak, and weirdly, the style of an Oregon Pinot — 7 years ago

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2003

Sometimes vintages produce something exceptional. 2003 was certainly the case for this Welsh Springer Spaniel. RIP my good buddy💔 — 8 years ago

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Robert Rothfield

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He was truly the best!
TheSkip

TheSkip

Absolutely!! Today you need only the best wine!!!!
Warren Grossman

Warren Grossman

15 yo and still in it’s youth, fruit vibrant with a long finish. Gets a 10 in honor of a terrific dog
10

Frank Family Vineyards

Winston Hill Proprietor's Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

The best Cabernet I've ever had that was named after a Springer spaniel 👌🏽🍷🐶
— 9 years ago

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Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

A lot of good Marcassin stories last night. Like an episode of the Jerry Springer Show. Coolest label this side of SQN and always dependable if not thought provoking. Inarguably inviting style. — 10 years ago

Eric, David and 40 others liked this
Rafael Landestoy

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Had yourself quite a night!