The Brave Heart

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Heart of Fay Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Last night, a buddy of mine who’s a Disabled Veteran and Registered Architect, announced that he was assuming control of a SDVOSB Architecture firm. He had spent the better part of a year of trying to reach a purchase agreement. So it was an evening of celebration. He’s been a Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars fan for some time and he planned to pull the cork on a few bottles. We had a couple of rando bottles too but all were California Cabernet Sauvignon. This was the opening salvo and a very good one at that. Perfumed, lush, velvety fruit with lovely structure. Hugely quaffable and already drinking very well with a short decant but I think this is pretty characteristic of the 2014 vintage. — 6 years ago

Hermes, Daniel P. and 3 others liked this

O'Brien Estate

Romance of the Heart Napa Valley Red Blend 2014

Distinct flavors. Dark black cherry. Chocolate and tobacco. Smell and taste the terroir. — 7 years ago

Hermes liked this

Sullivan Vineyards

Heart of the Vineyard Red Blend 2015

23 May 2018 at Barnone, Cleveland OH — 7 years ago

Mt. Brave

Mt. Veeder Merlot 2013

KA
9.2

Well rounded and smooth. — 8 years ago

John liked this

Château Calon-Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2013

"I make wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart is at Calon"... I can see why Nicolas Alexandre Marquis de Segur said these iconic words after having this wine in my glass. The nose is so inviting with warm spice, cigar smoke, embers, and toast. Raspberry syrup, plums, vanilla, and toffee on the palate. Nice thread of smoke throughout with nice balancing fresh fruit. What an enjoyable wine! 20 months in new oak - obviously the more accessible style the new owners are going for... the Pinot the other night gave an experience, this one tells a story. — 9 years ago

Ron, David and 5 others liked this

Il Cuore

The Heart Barbera 2012

Very tasty and great value @ $18 from Bodega ($14.40 w/ discount) — 9 years ago

Heart O' the Mountain

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2011

One of my favorite Santa Cruz Mountains pinot noir producers, and this bottle was a great example of why. Fruity but not overly so, rich but easy drinking. A fun and enjoyable wine that I'm happy to drink anytime. — 10 years ago

Brave & Maiden Estate

Union Santa Ynez Valley Syrah Blend 2011

Actual blend for 2011 is Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. And the wine NOT sold out. — 10 years ago

Clos Saron

Heart of Stone Sierra Foothills Syrah 2009

Joe Carroll
9.2

Odd for a restaurant (with a Michelin star) to sell wine like this but not have decanters or stemware. — 10 years ago

Adam, Carter and 11 others liked this

Tamagawa

Heart of Oak Tokubetsu Junmai Sake Rice

That’s how you finish a long work day. Sake, sandwiched between Negronis. — 6 years ago

Tyson Caly
with Tyson
Severn, Mark and 1 other liked this

Heart & Hands Wine Company

Finger Lakes Pinot Noir 2015

I feel that this is probably the best Pinot Noir producer out of the finger lakes although the competition is finally a good one. The nose has a wonderful aroma of currant a plum with undertones of spice including nutmeg and mulling spices. The palate is gorgeously light and elegant but still somewhat juicy at the same time. Flavors of plum, sour cherry and baking spice along with wonderfully balance acidity. The finish is soft and elegant with juicy fruit notes of lingering acidity. Wow... a great pairing for roasted pork. — 7 years ago

Kati Kiehl
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Ira and Somm liked this

Thorne & Daughters

Wanderer's Heart Red Blend 2016

Easy going and ever so enjoyable to drink. Red fruit is in the foreground with floral and some spicy notes backing it up. Balanced with a good structure and length. Some earthy complexity is developing in the glass which stimulates the more serious wine drinker. — 7 years ago

Brave & Maiden Estate

Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Franc

Beautiful chocolate aftertaste, v smooth. Dinner with E&B — 8 years ago

Heart & Hands Wine Company

Polarity Finger Lakes Pinot Noir 2013

A Mash
9.0

This 2013 white Pinot fits in exceptionally with the style of wine heart & hands is becoming known for. The wine is smooth, has a full mouth feel and at the same time commands the drinker's attention. Interesting color. The finger lakes have other great options outside of Riesling. Cheers. — 9 years ago

Kevin Jesmain
with Kevin

Heart & Hands Wine Company

Finger Lakes Riesling 2012

A sweet wine that doesn't taste like diabetes. Some lemon acidity. Very tasty — 10 years ago

Heart & Hands Wine Company

Nutt Road Vineyard Riesling 2013

Wow - with grapes sourced from Nutt Road vineyards managed by Peter Martini this has inviting peach and apple aromas and a level of sweetness balance with acidity that provide a full lush feel with a medium finish that has a bit of cream that makes this special — 10 years ago

Domaine Serene

Coeur Blanc White Heart Pinot Noir 2012

Unreal. Barrel fermented. White wine from pinot noir grapes. Beeautiful. — 10 years ago

Heart & Hands Wine Company

Patrician Verona Vineyard Finger Lakes Pinot Noir 2011

Thomas Pastuszak
10

Burgundy via the Finger Lakes, now by-the-glass @ NoMad @FLPinotGuy @FLPinotGirl #FLXwine — 12 years ago

Lenn, Brad and 9 others liked this
Lenn Thompson

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Gotta come see you this fall.
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Make it happen, Lenn!

Sohomare Sake Brewery Co.

"Heart and Soul" Tokubetsu Kimoto Junmai Sake

Was not the favorite of the night but a solid finish to the night — 6 years ago

Mike liked this

Southold Farm + Cellar

Call of the Brave Sangiovese Cabernet Franc

Slightly less sour than the LI vintages — 6 years ago

Dashe Cellars

Heart Arrow Ranch Les Enfants Terribles Zinfandel 2016

Not that familiar with Zin but had a good mouthfeel, not much tannin, strawberry up front and was good with steak. — 7 years ago

Purple Heart

Napa Valley Red Blend 2014

Tastes like the sister-in-law and myself have the same issues with our husbands. (Brothers). Definitely a nice bouquet that finishes nicely. — 7 years ago

Mark Ryan Winery

Lonely Heart Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Rating may be influenced by prior bottles. Good not great. — 9 years ago

David liked this

Heart & Hands Wine Company

Elaine's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

2013 vintage, started off a bit like port! But mellowed on the second glass. — 10 years ago

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2012

Seth Morgen Long
9.4

Foillard always has a Py-ce of my heart — 10 years ago

Thomas, Marc and 5 others liked this

Il Cuore

The Heart Chardonnay 2012

Good flavor, not too oaky, but not overly butter either. — 10 years ago

Emily Staebell
with Emily

Heart & Hands Wine Company

Pinot Noir 2009

Meilleur de la soirée! — 11 years ago

Guillaume BoulayJulien MarchandMarie-Hélène Lessard
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Vincent liked this

Compass Box

Flaming Heart Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Chad Bowman
9.5

This tastes nothing like it smells. Awesome. — 12 years ago