Tri Tip
Domaine des Petits Quarts (Godineau)
1er Tri Coteaux du Layon Chenin Blanc 1996
January 1, 2024. Has the longevity of a 27 year old riesling BA, but missing that distinctive sweet/sour palate. Amber gold color, slightly musty nose, moderately sweet palate, tastes of old oak on the long finish. Balanced and firm. — 4 months ago
Forman
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Exquisite. Ripened dark fruit with herbaceous notes. Paired with tri trip — 7 months ago
Verada
Tri County Monterey Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir
Home, Nicole liked — 4 months ago
Green & Red Vineyards
Tip Top Vineyard Zinfandel 2017
Pizza 🍕 Wine 🍷 — 4 months ago
Brewer-Clifton
Machado Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2018
A classic Pinot with bright red fruit supported by earthiness in the background. It was more than a warming note to our Santa Maria tri trip. — 6 months ago
Rene Rostaing
Ampodium Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2016
Straight up my wheel house for Old World Syrah.
It is called Cote-Rotie or translation roasted slope for a reason.
The nose has beautifully, lightly floral fruits that are; blackberries, dark cherries, plum, black raspberries, poached strawberries and hues of blueberries. Some black pepper, steeped black tea, hues of roasted chestnuts, sandalwood, some dry tobacco, used leather, red cola, dark, rich earth, dark, red, blue withering florals framed in amazing violets.
The body is smooth as silk. The fruits are ripe & juicy; blackberries, dark cherries, plums for days, black raspberries, poached strawberries and hues of blueberries. Some black pepper, shades of lightly, grilled meats, steeped black tea, hues of roasted chestnuts, sandalwood, some dry tobacco, crushed rock powder, river stone, dry top soil, used leather, red cola, dark, rich earth, dark, red, blue withering florals framed in a. amazing field of violets. Rainfall acidity, soft structure & tension, well balanced and an elegant, beautiful, lush finish. Damn beautiful wine.
Sofia & I walked the La Landonne vineyard with Pierre and tasted in the cellar w/ Rene & Pierre.
Excellent with both Tri-tip’s…rubbed & marinated. — 3 months ago
Guffens-Heynen
Tri de Chavigne Mâcon-Pierreclos Chardonnay 2018
Very shy nose, but the wine explodes on the palate with the generosity of a good Macon, but with real cut and complexity. Fresh, with a proper evolution across the palate. Citrus and complex minerality provide a long and crisp finish. — 7 months ago
Hawkes
Alexander Valley Merlot 2014
Dark purple with gobs of fruit billowing from the glass. Blueberry, blackberry and currant with hints of coffee and leather. Full bodied with silky smooth tannins, the mouthfeel is soft and juicy. The mid palate is round and full of black cherry, currant, plum black olive and toast. The finish is long and lush with hints of smoke and nutmeg. Paired with grilled Tri-Tip! — 3 years ago
CSB
Dark ruby color
Initial smell (even after letting it open up): alcohol, followed by rich, dark plum and dark red cherries and peppery spices
Body: medium body with viscous legs, but denser or perhaps more substantial than the typical Pinot noir. Feels more warm weather climate than cool, much more open and ripe grapes.
Texture: moderate but smooth tannins with an overall lovely finish
Taste notes: dark berries/dark cherry and fresh white pepper with a refreshing lingering tartness
— a month ago