The Loop

Louis M. Martini

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

On Wednesday nights “The Local” in Minneapolis north loop sells full bottles at cost. Great value. This 2015 was a great less full bodied Cab with nice hint of cherry. — 4 years ago

Aubert

Larry Hyde & Sons Chardonnay 2013

Shay A
9.3

Weekly Wednesday Wine Committee lunch...always such a treat to attend. This week, Dan hosted. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine. All blind as usual.

These Carneros chards from Aubert always throw me for a loop. I pegged this as a west coast Chardonnay, but thought it was a Kistler. Very sharp mineral notes and acid...very different than Aubert’s other chards. I’ve not had the Hudson which is similar. This started off sweeter than expected and really transformed in the glass to show more floral/honeyed cashews that led me to west coast Chardonnay.
— 6 years ago

Dan FitzgeraldWeston Eidson
with Dan and Weston
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Domaine Bachelet

Bourgogne Aligoté 2005

Captured in the wild. Bottom shelf, no price tag, alone. 3 days ago...and this really threw me for a loop. Hands down best Bourgogne Blanc I’ve ever had. Malo, Battonage, oak, on a racy mineral ringing nerve of aligote?! Holding up like a fine 1er Cru white. What the hell?! I can’t believe I haven’t encountered this style anywhere. This is some brazen proof from Denis just how brilliant he is when it comes to making wine. Was really shining about 4 hours after opening, kept singing until it was finished about 20 hours later. Pina colada rich in minerals and acid. Hell yes. — 6 years ago

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Adelsheim

Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2014

One of my favorites, this bottle kept up to my expectations of a food friendly crisp PG. Will buy again. North Loop, 2/17 $16.50 — 7 years ago

Fattoria La Gerla

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2010

Unbeliavable hole-in-the-wall Italian restaurant, might as well loop in a nice Italian wine — 7 years ago

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Descendientes de José Palacios

Pétalos Bierzo Mencía 2016

Loved this wine! From north loop — 5 years ago

Thibault Liger-Belair

Les Rouchaux Moulin-à-Vent Gamay 2015

Tasted blind in Somm 1 class. Threw me for a loop because of the tannin levels. This feels like it could age for decades. — 5 years ago

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Thymiopoulos Vineyards

Young Vines Xinomavro 2016

Tasted blind. Really threw me for a loop. Had weight and texture of Cru Beaujolais but had a nose a bit more reminiscent of New World. Had a distinct menthol thing on the back end. Really interesting wine. — 6 years ago

Domaine Roblin

L'Enclos De Maimbray Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Unripe honey dew on the nose. Floral honey. Mouthwatering. A little puckery on the back of the tongue. A little lemon. We liked the north loop liquors slightly better. 15 on last bottle. — 6 years ago

Jean François Ganevat

Cuvée Florine Côtes du Jura Chardonnay

Acids on loop ❤️ — 7 years ago

Lulu Doyle
with Lulu
Adam, Chris and 3 others liked this

Domaine de l'Abbeye

Clos Beylesse Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2015

Finally found some wine. And killer rose at that. The blue bottle threw me for a loop but this was pale peach in the glass. And very fragrant. Bone dry but very nice strawberry flavors. Happy lunch sipper. But at 85 euros I got ripped. Welcome to St Bart's. — 7 years ago

Paul, Terri and 20 others liked this
Mike R

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Damn lucky brother - enjoy big guy
Stuart Scheff

Stuart Scheff

Paying for the view. Hope you tried the calamari salad. Love that place and the wine also sounded interesting.
Carl Fischer

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@Stuart Scheff - indeed. We started with the Calamari and finished with the Lobster salad. First time at this place and it certainly lives up to its name.

Château de Fargues

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1980

Whaaaaaaa?! This changed my mind and threw me for a loop for any aged sweet wine going forward. It was so damn fresh yet deep but light but heavy but...but...I do not even know but what a goddamn treat. We drank on the podcast and all agreed it may just be the most extraordinary thing yet. Honeysuckle green things but honey and honeysuckle and orange rind and roasted nut but it is all mellow af and good lord this wine. Never looking at Sauternes quite the same. It was perfect. Oh and then we tossed some cheese into the mix. Explosion of expectations and everything. — 5 years ago

Severn, Mark and 21 others liked this
Shawn Thompson

Shawn Thompson

Amazing!! Great review 👍🏻🍷
Ellen Clifford

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@Shawn Thompson thanks!! This wine was indeed a revelation!

Portland Wine Company

Loop de Loop Four Winds Vineyards Pinot Noir 2015

Peter Marks
9.1

Elegant and fresh with amazing raspberry and soft strawberry fruit and a touch of wood spice. — 6 years ago

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Bethel Heights Vineyard

Oregon Pinot Gris 2013

Nice acidity with a hint of lemon. Great with chicken. North Loop, 2/17 $17.25
— 7 years ago

Domaine de Pignan

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2005

Shay A
9.1

We had their white, not the red as Delectable is identifying it.

When put in between 2 California chardonnays, I was thrown for a loop. Thought initially it could be an Australian Riesling, but as you can see, I was way off. The hidden sweetness to it was unique, and it had great acidity.
— 7 years ago

Weston Eidson
with Weston
jesus, Jason and 15 others liked this

Hizan

Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2014

Geoff Troup
9.3

Such an insane wine. Really threw me for a loop. Eucalyptus, cured meat, mint, and (believe it or not) nutter butter. Paint, burning marshmallow on the nose. Made me stop in my tracks — 7 years ago

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