Strange Folk Wines

Folk Machine

Film & Camera Valdiguié 2021

ESF
9.2

@S.S. Mandani really nailed this note: didn't hesitate grabbing an obscure southern French varietal from Redwood country in northern CA. there was a distinct genuineness to this wine, a juicy savory engaging mouthfeel, very cerebral & well made (11%!) - you can tell they just got out of the way and let the grapes shine... — 3 months ago

Dave, Bob and 8 others liked this
S.S. Mandani

S.S. Mandani

Thanks for the shoutout!

Patrick Piuze

Les Forêts Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2019

For me a bit too much sweetness, almost cloying. Miss the grip of a great Chablis, strange for a 2019. — 4 years ago

Peter and Brecht liked this

Continuum

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Paul J
9.2

The conundrum with Continuum continues :)

PnP’d, thought that might be the trick. Was great to start but after 20-30 minutes devolved into a strange, astringent Napa Cab or CDP. Still can’t figure this wine out.
— 3 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Jan and 5 others liked this

Vilmart & Cie

Grand Cellier 1er Cru Brut Champagne Blend

Chablis-like restraint in a very good way. Nose is tense, citrus and lots of limestone, an almost reductive floral nose and a touch of silky softness to balance. Acidity is high but not crazy, strange considering the house style is supposedly to inhibit all malo. Great stuff, I want to drink lots of it — 4 years ago

Folk Machine

Central Coast Pinot Noir

Perfect to pair with Thanksgiving dinner — 5 years ago

Folk Machine

Parts & Labor Carignan Blend

Easy drinking, bright, light. — 3 years ago

Barry liked this

Folk Machine

Redwood Valley Valdiguié 2019

Tart cranberry and cherry flavors and racy acidity. There was also a sour, yeasty component on the back palate that was slightly redolent of sourdough bread. Interesting. Nonetheless an enjoyable bottle for all its funkiness. 100% Valdiguie. 7/4/22. — 3 years ago

Folk Machine

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc

M
8.9

$25ish org, tart, acidic, mild, cherry tomato -Sam liked more than Mimi — 4 years ago

Folk Machine

Jeanne d'Arc Chenin Blanc

Bright. Light funk. Delicious. — 5 years ago