The Setting

Paul Lato

C'est la Vie Wenzlau Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Truly the name of the wine says it all. Drank the whole thing in an hour of paddling around a lake in a swan on a beautiful day in Copenhagen. It's not worth giving a description of the wine as I continuously find that in the concept of set and setting sometimes wines are just the magic wand in the middle of a beautiful storm. If you make this your wine, make it a great moment, it's worth it. — 9 years ago

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Orin Swift Cellars

Machete Petite Sirah Blend

Maybe it was the bonfire and the setting but this drank really well. I've often thought Swift's wines were a bit overrated but this was an amazing bottle. Extremely complex, soft finish. Loved it — 10 years ago

Domaine Ollier Taillefer

Allegro Faugères Roussanne Vermentino 2014

One of my favourite Languedoc whites. Made in small quantities from old Rousanne and Rolle (vermentino) vines. Densely packed with fruit, minerals, and and plenty of acidity. One of the truly fine and hitherto fore relatively unknown jewels of the Languedoc! [incidentally I opened a bottle from the cellar two days later which wasn't half as good - was it the setting, bottle variation, or company?] — 10 years ago

Trattoria 4 Leoni

Private Label Chianti Classico

The wine is influenced by the wonderful setting. Young and tummy with great fruit — 11 years ago

Arterberry Maresh

Maresh Chardonnay 2011

Seth Morgen Long
9.5

Stun Setting 11. — 11 years ago

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Drusian

Rosé Mari Pinot Noir

This rating is heavily based on setting. But solid summer drinking choice. — 12 years ago

Benoît Lahaye

Bouzy Blanc de Noirs

Just about fucking perfect in this setting. Yeasty and balanced with mango, oyster shell, lemon zest, and an everlasting finish. PN gives so much depth. Nectarine. — 9 years ago

Maybach Family Vineyards

Materium Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

At a wine bar in Seoul. The legit somm said only two places in korea carried Maybachs at all. Perfect age, ripe. Can't help the company and setting from perhaps some score inflation but it was a great unexpected bottle — 9 years ago

Ippolito 1845

Ripe del Falco Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva Gaglioppo 2001

First Gagliopo, and setting the bar high. Robust, almost beastly, persistent. — 10 years ago

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Domaine Guiberteau

Clos de Guichaux Saumur Chenin Blanc 2010

Paul Einbund
9.1

Needed time to open perhaps even a decant but honeyed yum emerged and our bucolic setting didn't hurt — 10 years ago

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Lamatum

Ribera del Duero Tinta del Pais

A spicy little thing... Having it with chilli donuts setting the heart racing... To have but not to adore — 10 years ago

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Baroness Catherine Monaghan

Tried this again tonight and really rate it. Wonderful with food or just to enjoy on it's own.
9.2
David Monaghan

David Monaghan

I may have been hard on it the first time...

Chartogne-Taillet

Heurtebise Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay

Setting the bar high for bubbly Chardonnay! — 11 years ago

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Zayante Vineyard

Clos Du Z Grenache Blend 2009

Nice blend and affordable. Grenache, Petit Syrah and Syrah. Family owned nestled in the Santa Cruz Mts. On 18 acres in a beautiful serene setting. — 12 years ago

Albert Boxler

Grand Cru Sommerberg Pinot Gris 2012

This wine conjures a specific setting for me: just-chilled, with pork sausages, next to a fireplace, snow falling outside. It has just enough sugar to make this luscious if you're drinking it as a dryish white. The flavors are exotic and almost flamboyant with fresh peaches, fresh lemon zest, and more subdued but rich candied orange and bitter grapefruit peels. There's a hint at some non-fruit savoriness--is it smokiness?--that makes me want to explore what one of these with 5-10 year of age is like. — 9 years ago

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Rajiv Ayyangar

I got a touch more mineral energy and florals (jasmine, hibiscus) than in the Brand, but very similar (as I'd expect). Classically "flamboyant" Pinot Gris.
9.4

Marie Thibault-Cabrit

Premier Nez Touraine 2012

I love this wine! We are enjoying it on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at a picnic on Long Island. The acidily is dominant but nicely balanced by a backbone of citrusy fruit and minerality flavors. Really lovely and perfect for the setting! Thanks to Steve for the recommendation! — 10 years ago

Leo Steen

Saini Farms Chenin Blanc 2013

Reminds me of a crispy sun-setting eve overlooking Sonoma vineyards: ahhhhh — 10 years ago

Edward Shaughnessy
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Vineyard 7 & 8 (Seven and Eight)

Estate Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Best vineyard visit in Napa. Beautiful mountaintop setting and great wine. — 10 years ago

Quails' Gate

Okanagan Valley Old Vines Foch

B R
9.3

One of my favourite reds. Like an old world wine but not too heavy and no distinct tannins that are overpowering. Great with beef. Quail's Gate winery is beautiful - spectacular setting with friendly knowledgeable staff. The restaurant menu and service great. Weather permitting sit outside and "drink" it all in! Chef stopped by our table with fresh picked strawberries still warm from the sun which were delicious - a real table side treat! They also grow their own herbs. This winery is in the Top 10 in the Okanagan for sure! — 11 years ago

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Dominio IV

Sunrise Setting Viognier-Syrah 2012

Front label promised a Sunrise Setting but back label settled for something more arborial — 12 years ago

Sara Mendoza
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