The Loop

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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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

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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.

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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Bouchard Père et Fils

Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay

Concentrated and powerful. Great acidity, and a bitterness akin to citrus peel or certain hops. I detect oak in both nose and palate, but Chardonnay always throws me for a loop with regards to oak. Really glad I got to taste 2 of Burgundy's most prized sub-appellations tonight! — 8 years ago

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Kata

Beckstoffer Bourn Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Sirah 2013

This one will throw you for a loop. Definitely the PS blend out of the gate then a evening of flavors. Really different in a good way. — 8 years ago

Lydia Jones
with Lydia
Blair, Paul and 4 others liked this
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

This is another wine Parker has wrong in his review, he has it as Cabernet & petit verdot,
I have a mag I'm expecting, hopefully better than the 12.
I had to send my 3 pack back to the winery last year, TCA or something else that stank it up,
Blair Jones

Blair Jones

Im not a PS or Sirah guy so you could imagine my thoughts when a friend recommended it while quoting Parker. I'll take the wine 👍 but I now need new friends. My 1 of 3 was fine but still truly unique in how it mellows.

Enfield Wine Co.

Haynes Vineyard Syrah 2012

Wow, this wine really threw me for a loop. Amazing wine, reminded me of a new world northern Rhone with California influence. I really liked this wine, can't wait to try his newer stuff! — 9 years ago

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Louis Jadot

Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2002

Yum. Stinky cheese nose that at first throws u for a loop. And then u taste...nice structure balanced tannins dark cherry :) — 9 years ago

Marcel Servin

Chablis Chardonnay 2010

2005 Servin Grand Cru threw me for a loop yesterday in our blind tasting group. Good lessons! — 10 years ago

Ligier Père et Fils

Les mille et une nuits Arbois 2000

Jay Latham
9.1

Let's see if we throw Delectable for a loop. Sous voile for days. Or nights rather. 1001 to be exact. — 11 years ago

Vinny Eng

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A wine fit for Oakland!

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

Maysara Winery

Arsheen Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Gris 2014

Theres a canned green vegetable note to this that threw me for a loop. More body and flavor than most PG from Oregon. A kiss of RS on the finish. My favorite — 8 years ago

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Keplinger

Sumō Petite Sirah Blend 2012

This one threw me for a loop. Olives on the nose and plum fruit on the palate. Very heavy mouthfeel, fat and smooth on night one - almost no tannins came through. Monochromatic; without the acid it was hard to have more than a glass. Night two much more tannic and coarse. Not sure what to make of it. — 8 years ago

Louis Jadot

Puligny-Montrachet Chardonnay 1983

Out of the loop, crazy, once-in-a-lifetime village wine. Bought a case for £140 at auction, not knowing Broadbent rated it ***** "Knock-out drops". A healthy golden hue - dense, with little water at the rim; lots of dandelions, salty bread dough (without yeast), hints of sweet pears and apples; incredibly buttery and incredibly long (50+ seconds). A faint hint of volatile acidity creeping in towards the end but still one of the most powerful, evocative, and expressive white wines I have ever tasted!! — 8 years ago

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Rathbone and Tully

The Loop Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Nice everyday cab with an awesome label! — 9 years ago

Yves Cuilleron a Chavanay

La Petite Côte Condrieu Viognier 2008

This threw me for a loop, but as I picked it apart it truly shows how well crafted this wine is put together. — 10 years ago

Snap Dragon

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Purchased at Mariano's loop location. Drinkable and more interesting than the once upon a vine — 11 years ago

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Julie Ong

Julie Ong

Even good the day after!

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

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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Vincent Ricard

? Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Michael Zimberg
8.9

Fruit loop. A little oxidative. Long finish. — 8 years ago

Banshee

Mordecai Proprietary Red Blend

North loop. Dry, good. Shiraz, zin, cab. — 8 years ago

Vigneti Massa

Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2012

Michael Gallegos
9.0

Really cool character. A very fun but complex wine, threw me for a loop but has some fun cotton candy, flowers, almost Riesling-like, but not. — 8 years ago

Kendall liked this

O'dwyers Creek

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012

I love this stuff! Burnt butter popcorn and lime peel kick this to a whole new level, a bit too froot loop cereal flavored and a tiny bit too much alcohol, but very solid and delicious wine. — 9 years ago

Zmor

Loop the Loop Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2009

Great flavors, needs something on the finish. Like the fruit in the palate and overall balance — 10 years ago

Rathbone and Tully

The Loop Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

One of our favorites in a mid-range price. — 11 years ago