Unearthed
Rasa Vineyards
In Order to form a more perfect Union Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012
Surprisingly rich and earthy after tasting a lot of their rhone style wines from the rocks. A little air opened it beautifully, balanced the acid and tannin and unearthed the floral qualities. Great wine. — 9 years ago
Franck Besson
Rose Granit Gamay Rosé
Sourced from 100% 45-year-old Gamay Noir vines grown in granitic sand, hence the name, this unique sparkling rosé walks a very fine line between funk and fruit. Ripe strawberries and plump market raspberries are unearthed, once one gets past damp spring soil, that walk through the barn in sodden boots (and yes, I had a barn with animals, I know it well). Given that, its unusual countenance is a welcome break. It's more classically styled and delicate on the palate and a very nice companion to charcuterie. It's well worth mentioning that this was tasted at Bar Avignon, a wine bar in Portland, Oregon that I highly recommend. — 10 years ago
Merry Edwards
Meredith Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2005
Mmmmmmm...Merry Edwards, it's been too long. Unearthed this one from the cellar and wonderful aromas of mushroom, forest floor and dark cherry. Resilient fruit and great finish for an 05 RRV Pinot. — 12 years ago
Henry's Drive
Pillar Box Red Padthaway Shiraz Blend 2006
2006 Shiraz Cabernet merlot blend purchased on a Coonawarra wine tour in 2009 and unearthed last night. Cherries pepper spice vanilla ... aaah the Coonawarra !! — 9 years ago
Bodega Familia Schroeder
Saurus Patagonia Pinot Noir 2014
I chose this Patagonian red while walking home, only to realize that I was up to episode 3 of Chef's Table with Patagonian based chef, Francis Mallman. A beautiful coincidence and a delicious drop indeed. Smokey, cherry and blueberry flavors with a touch of lavender on the end.
Fun facts:
The Saurus wines take their name from a very unusual, but important discovery. When the Familia Schroeder winery was being constructed on the vast plains of Patagonia, the fossilized remains of a Titanosaur were unearthed. This dinosaur roamed the area millions of years ago and was one of the biggest species ever known. In honor of this amazing discovery, the family built a special cellar in which to display the bones to the winery's visitors. They were also inspired to create the Saurus line of wines. — 10 years ago
St. Clair Brown
Elaine St. Claire Napa Valley Syrah 2005
just as the 2006 sold out, Laina unearthed a small stash of the 2005 at the winery and carried it into the tasting room. Rich, fresh, expansive, & enduring in the long palate. Highly recommended, & very little left. — 11 years ago
Romney Park Wines
Reserve Pinot Noir 2006
Wickedly good Pinot, shocked actually, unearthed from the back of the vino cave. Soft, satiny, and seductive. — 11 years ago
Lieb Cellars
North Fork of Long Island Pinot Blanc 1992
1992 was a pretty wet year out here which meant much higher acids. My wife's older brother worked the vineyards at Lieb in his high school days. Somehow he procured this bottle and squirreled it into his closet where it would sit until his father unearthed it 20 years later. That acidity has given way to beautiful flower notes and flavors that barely show its true age. — 12 years ago
Kevin Rose
Really great for the price. Fruit forward. Not dry. — 9 years ago