The Battery Crush

Château Angélus

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

2000 vintage. Mid-shoulder fill with top-notch cork. Decanted and tasted after 3 hours. Medium/medium-heavy body. Jello chocolate pudding nose. Chunky mix of dark and milk chocolate flavors in the frontal palate that picked up a hitchhiking, dark plum passenger in the mid-palate and cruised to the finish without any speed bumps. Tannins almost completely integrated. Smooth, rich, weighty, crowd-pleasing finish. Wanted a small, dirty dissenting opinion to further confirm the current harmony/vibe but none was forthcoming. So much life ahead. Zero rush to crush. 08.01.25. — 2 months ago

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Douglas Braun

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Tasted there wine at the Chateau thoroughly impressed

Monteraponi

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021

Delightful Chianti. Bold and big, dark red color, juicy cherries slightly fruit forward. Really like it. Fortunately I bought 3 bottles. Will buy again. Thanks to my friends at crush in NYC for recommending it to me. — 2 years ago

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Continuum

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Wow...i f***king loved this. It split the table somewhat but I'm most definately a fan. Deep and luxurious with mouth coating tannins, dark berries and Vanilla. This goes on and on. 97 now but in 10, 15 or 20 years this wine will crush it. Fabulous display of wine making
(Extra point for one of the most attractive labels I've seen)
— 4 years ago

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Ron R

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And the vintage is? Thanks.
Andrew McIntyre

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2015. Was really impressed
Ron R

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I have several 07’s. Maybe I shud take a look at them now.

Boniperti Vignaioli

Favolalunga Vespolina 2020

Wow. Delicious. Would definitely buy again. Thanks to the folks at Crush. Deep red cherries. I enjoyed this wine with a pasta with pesto, ravioli and sausage and a grass feed filet very versatile. But this! — 7 months ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1999

1999 vintage. Decanted and tasted after four hours. Medium/heavy body. Intense, dark color. Earthy, tannic nose. Plenty of grip and fruit and showing beautiful balance now. Not an Insignia fan but this was excellent and has plenty of quality time left. No rush to crush. 71% Cab, 21% Merlot, 6% PV, 1% Cab Franc, 1% Malbec. 3.5.24. — 2 years ago

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Okanagan Crush Pad

Owen Cerqueira Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2011

2011 vintage and 100 % Okanagan Cabernet Franc.
Deep ruby red; impressive colour after 12 years.
Dried sweet raspberries, tobacco, sage .
and celery root on the nose.
Older dark fruit, tea, leather and garrigue. Tannins are smooth and acidity is still present and working well.
Owen Knowlton won Sommelier of the year in 2011 in British Columbia and was awarded the opportunity to make a wine with Okanagan Crush Pad…his choosing. 3 barrels…or 75 cases were made. Owen is a good friend and gifted me one of his last remaining bottles.
— 3 years ago

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The Red Hook Winery

Salt Crush Macari Vineyard Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

Buttery, beach washed, sea salt.


Salt crush forreal. Melon, kind of Sauvignon Blanc-y. Tropical fruits. Balance leans towards acidity.
— 8 months ago

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Paul Bara

Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne

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9.1

A little different from the Rosés I drink but pleasant. Soft on the palate with micro oxygenation. Blood orange, we’ll cook rhubarb, poached strawberries, orange & tangerine citrus blend, some white citrus, extremely soft powdery chalkiness, limestone marl, baguette crust, crush rocks, light red & pink florals ( roses), nice acid, well balanced finished fruit & earth. 80% Pinot 20% Chardonnay @ Compline Tasting Bar — 2 years ago

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Okanagan Crush Pad

Narrative Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir Rosé 2019

My favourite Okanagan Rose. Dry wine with a creamy feel. — 5 years ago