Stone's Throw Winery
Štoka
Izbrani Teran
Don’t let the deep purple color throw you off, this wine is low in tannin, bright
and light on its feet. Teran is the (biotype?) of Refosco grown in Slovenia’s Carso on limestone and iron-rich terrarossa. Dried cherries, herbs, dried leaves, red earth. Very food friendly wine, worked with both a flatiron steak and Calabrian fried chicken. — 4 years ago
Frédéric Magnien
Bourgogne Graviers Pinot Noir
A stones throw from grand cru plots in chambolle musigny- fantastic expression if a bit on the fruitforward side — 5 years ago
Roger Sabon
Réserve Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2015
Soil and hoisin complimented by dusty red fruits. This is more classic than expected. Not over ripe in any way. I really liked this. It’s a bit of a throw back in a sense. Should age really well — 5 years ago
Jean-Marc Brignot et Anders Frederik Steen
"Don't throw the Plastic in The Ocean, Please" Red Rhone Blend
@maydan and it had a sour beer taste to it. — 4 years ago
Fattoria di Bacchereto
Sassocarlo Terre a Mano Bianco Toscano 2016
Thank you so much to Holly at The Whitby for sharing this pick! Very pleasant to talk with and a wonderfully versatile palate.
I received for Xmas one of those nice sunlight alarm clocks that goes off with chirping birds in the morning and weirdly that’s what I thought of when I took the first sip of this. Acidic but not in a way that makes you want to throw it out the window. A nice little wake up call (but for the evening! not the morning) with just a nice lil fruity kick to make it pleasant for sipping.
A reminder that I’d really like to try more orange wines for the sake of simply Understanding. — 4 years ago
Château Lilian Ladouys
Saint Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2009
Tried a few timed. Aged well. The vines of Lilian-Ladouys are found a stone's throw from the Graves of Cos d'Estournel and the Chateau Lafite-Rothschild. Deep Ruby, with inky tones. Aromas of black and blue fruit, smoky notes and soft spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with toasty oak flavors, full body with fine round tannins, long finish ending with earthy mineral character. — 3 years ago
Kapcsándy Family Winery
Roberta's Reserve State Lane Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2009
Healthy medium ruby. Pomerol-like aromas of redcurrant, iron, tobacco and mocha torrefaction. Wonderfully pliant, fleshy and full, showing less complexity in the early going than the 2010 version but more obvious sweetness to its berry, mineral and floral flavors. This big, ripe, seamless wine boasts excellent vinosity. The very long, rising finish features ripe, granular tannins and lingering notes of mocha, dried flowers and tobacco. I'd love to throw this into a blind tasting of 2009 Pomerols. (14.1% alcohol; all French oak, 90% new) (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, July 2019) — 5 years ago
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2019 vintage. Classical and elegant for Bordeaux yet slightly less tannic than expected for St. Estèphe. Medium body. Less cherry involved than with the 2018 vintage. Drop in now or throw it in the cellar. Either way, tastes like a winner. Property has stepped up their game in the last few vintages. — a year ago