Strand Räuber
Bacigalupi
Frost Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2014
I want to thank everybody who came to the tasting last night. These are just a handful of people that attended from all over the country. Kristen and I had a fantastic time hosting the party! Cheers to each one of you. @Martin G Rivard @Ron R @Anne-marie Beausejour @Sean Smith @Alan Cohn @Andy Strand @Randall Brater @Harmony Knutson @India Okoh @Greg Ballington @Kenneth Aung @stephanie culberson — 9 years ago
Strand Brewing Co.
24th Street Pale Ale
This is special. May be the best Pale Ale I have had. Great flavors. Thanks Rich for the treat. — 11 years ago
Heitz Cellar
Bella Oaks Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
The first day this one was in a really weird place. Typical mint, but with a strand of cough syrup running through. Day 2 it blew off and was back to the red fruit, cocoa powder, mint combination I know and love. I saved one glass and let it evolve over the course of the last week. Still going strong -- cherry cola, menthol and a bit maderized. It's a shame Heitz sold this vineyard to Staglin.... — 8 years ago
Billsboro Winery
Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc 2013
From the Strand — 10 years ago
Lagunitas Brewing Company
New DogTown Pale Ale
Had this fresh at the Lagunitas brewery, like it very much, pick up some very fresh 12 0z bottles, Just as good happy to say, this is a very good pale ale, big hops, nice fruit notes, has that very familiar Lagunitas Hop strand that gives it that very special quality, nice! — 11 years ago
Strand Brewing Co.
ITO Weisse Berliner Weisse Beer
It's a sour! Yum. — 11 years ago
Weingut Beurer
Trocken Riesling 2016
28 June 2017. Strand Bookstore, New York, NY. — 8 years ago
Pascal Potaire
Les Capriades Pet' Sec Chenin Blanc Cabernet Franc 2013
28 June 2017. Strand Bookstore, New York, NY. — 8 years ago
Equipo Navazos
49 La Bota de Amontillado Sherry
If I could rate this one 11, I would...
In Dutch:
“In your face” neus: een explosie van geroosterde noten, amandel, hars, een kruidenkabinet vol, citrusschil, zeezout. Hier kan je uren aan ruiken en altijd komt er iets nieuws bij. Boenwas, wierook, houtoven. Naarmate de wijn wat opwarmt komen nog meer zilte tonen boven: zeewier, strand… Intense smaakbom op de tong die aanvangt met uitgesproken ziltigheid, daarna prikkelende kruidigheid en rokerigheid. Is dit droog? Niet echt. Is dit zoet? Niet echt. Dit is perfect in evenwicht. De afdronk duurt minuten. “Amontillado at its brillant zenith”. Kippenvel en een eerbiedige stilte zijn hier het gevolg van. — 10 years ago
Pied a Terre
Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Great night out with my girl... Thanks to Strand House for taking this earthy offering down to cellar temps ... — 10 years ago
Emmanuel Houillon (Maison Pierre Overnoy)
Arbois Pupillin Chardonnay 2010
Maison Pierre Overnoy Arbois Pupillin 2010 Chardonnay
Smoky, golden, honey, hints at Amber in colour. The sediment that you usually find down the side of old(ish) reds seems in-flux here, as you lift the bottle to the light the sediment shifts like a vinous DNA strand, a rare sight.
Nose is subtle but with plenty of depth. Quince jelly, smoky honey, curry leaf, apple/treacle/pecan tart, apple sauce but with an overriding, roughhewn rockiness to its character.
In the mouth there is complexity but it's more about texture and mouthfeel than well defined fruits. Although this is mineral, refreshing with high acidity there is an incredibly appealing richness too. Monolithic is not a word that I would often use for a wine but it seems to sit well here, there are few contours or subtle intricacy. It will be fascinating to see how this ages — 11 years ago
Shay A
July's monthly WTF group meet up. Blind tasting with a theme of French wines. Bravo to all those who joined...great wines!
Didn't really have to blind guess this as it was the only champagne. No idea what this cost but it was awesome. Singular strand of bubbles. Crisp. Toast, brioche, pink lady apple finish. Great champagne. Thanks Donnie! — 8 years ago