Watchful Maker

Turtle Rock

G2 Vineyard Red Blend

Turtle rock G2 Syrah, Saxum assistant wine maker. Unbelievably rich Syrah with a finish that lasts a minute — 7 years ago

Enzo Boglietti

Barbera D'Alba 2013

Nice. And the somollier said he knew the wine maker from back home. — 8 years ago

Château d'Aiguilhe Querre

Comtes von Neipperg Côtes de Castillon Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

I like this almost as much as the Count's* Terry Thomas moustache. A cassis-fest of sweet fruit with good structure, over-delivering for a weak vintage.
* wine maker - Google him. 😉
— 8 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Coudoulet de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend 2012

2012 vintage. Excellent wine at a good price from renowned wine maker — 8 years ago

Jules Taylor

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013

I love their wines probably more than what they are purely on the fact the maker Jules and her husband are awesome people and put love into every bottle. — 9 years ago

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Samuel Adams (The Boston Beer Company)

Merry Maker Gingerbread Stout Beer

Velvety and dark, the gingerbread flavor sneaks up on you but doesn't linger. Crisp finish, especially in the back of your throat. — 9 years ago

Chuck

Chuck

This should be ID'd as Merry Maker. I've submitted a flag.

The Napa Valley Reserve (TNVR)

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

A taste from a bottle that my regulars source from their row of grapes in Napa made by Bill Harlin (wine maker). Tannins for days. Dark Cherry — 10 years ago

Enzo Boglietti

Buio Langhe Nebbiolo 2007

Met the wine maker — 10 years ago

Von Hövel

Oberemmeler Hütte Spätlese Riesling

Citrus lemon, lime, orange peel, nice body, makes you smile Spatlese! Drank with the wine maker Max. — 11 years ago

Romano Dal Forno

Valpolicella Superiore Corvina Blend 2000

Year is 2000. Couldn't get it on because of how the label is printed. Bought this in Northern Italy a few years back. Private tour of the winery with the maker himself! — 11 years ago

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

2005 vintage. At Cheval Blanc for dinner with Olivier, Pierre Lurton's young dynamic wine maker. Deep ruby hue. Very youthful, dark plum and stewed prune, savoury spice, leather tan, old wood spice. On the palate, silky satin texture, medium acidity, medium plus body and alcohol. Lots of fine tannins here. Great concentration and long finish. Excellent but still a baby with a Porsche Turbo engine. Drink 2025-2050+. 95 points — 7 years ago

Domaine du Collier

Saumur Blanc Chenin Blanc 2011

Stellar Cenin Blanc. Fresher, less ripe than Joly Coulée de Serrant from same year. Awesome. Same maker/family as Clos Rougaard — 8 years ago

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The Winemaker Says Hi!

Prosecco

Wine maker says Hi!/Only prosecco I buy/Give this one a try 🍾 — 8 years ago

Derek RaymondKaitlin Gaska
with Derek and Kaitlin

Leviathan

California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

The former Screaming Eagle Wine maker doesn't disappoint. Meaty and smooth! — 8 years ago

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Garcia + Schwaderer

Marina Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Really interesting SB. Yed this is me talking. Racy acidity depth mouth and presence of oak here is terrific -- oak is subtle, unlike my friend (the wine's maker) Felipe, :-) — 9 years ago

Upchurch Vineyard

Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

The wine maker was at DeLille and started his own and it is awesome! WA rocks! — 9 years ago

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Domaine Bois de Boursan

Cuvée des Félix Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2011

Flatiron wines tasting with the wine maker — 10 years ago

Eric Murphy
with Eric
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William Hill Estate Winery

North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Great north coast cab. $14 from wine world. This is the same maker if a $35 cab from the same winery but the pricy one is from Napa — 10 years ago

Cooper Station

Lot 390 California Pinot Noir 2012

By the same maker as Mark West Pinot Noir - I think I like this one better for a glass w/out food! A bit lighter in body, but same great taste. Try it!! — 10 years ago

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La Petite Ferme

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Outstanding South African wine. Visited the winery and met the wine maker. — 11 years ago

Pahlmeyer

Napa Valley Merlot 2013

Amazing wine for one as young as this, it tastes like a wine 10 yrs older.
95 merlot, 4% cab and 1% petit Verdot.
Intense color and concentrated flavors, this red is pretty stellar. The wine maker suggests this wine can be aged for 20 years.
— 8 years ago

Saved Wines

Magic Maker California Grenache Rosé Blend 2015

Tangerine queen. Strawberries, peaches, lilies, lavender, watermelon, tangerine. Great with the smoked pork tacos I had tonight. — 8 years ago

Philip Togni Vineyard

Ca' Togni Black Muscat 2006

If I had one sentence to describe this wine, it is this: "Ca' Togni is the definition of desire." The vintage was a 2006, and let me tell ya, have the years been great to this mistress! Showing a deep brick red color, and a wine still showing all its wonderful fruits, with an expected maturity thrusting forth delightful complexity, this wine will make you love Black Hamburg! (Black Muscat) On the nose, notes of dried figs, dried rose petals, old leather, strawberry-rubarb jam, followed by a pallet of racy dark maraschino cherries, brown spices, and a vanilla finish. Phillip Togni is a hell of a wine maker out of Spring Mountain! I highly recommend trying one of these, even if it is $50, it was most certainly worth it! On top of that, it is 1 of only three wines he crafts, still in his 80's, still the king of the mountain. — 8 years ago

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Hay Maker

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Nice Sauvignon Blanc which is especially good to accompany a menu, but perfectly fine to drink just by itself as well! One of my favorites in the ~10€ range — 9 years ago

Max Diana B
with Max and Diana
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Long Shadows Vintners

Sequel Columbia Valley Syrah

The 2007 vintage. Quite a rich full bodied Syrah made by ex Grange maker, John Duval. Has Northern Rhone meaty peppery notes but also lush fruit. Very satisfying. 18. — 9 years ago

Bobby Linsley

Bobby Linsley

Get the 2012 Eligo by JD so good
Bob McDonald

Bob McDonald Influencer Badge

Ok thanks. I will look into it.

Patricia Green Cellars

Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2013

First try of the 2013. Patty Green proves again she's probably the best Pinot wine maker in the Willamette Valley. Fantastic. I've yet to try a better Pinot for the money in Oregon. Wonderful. Love this wine. — 9 years ago

Habit Wine Company

Jurassic Park Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2012

This wine has a great back story. The founder and wine maker is a recovering drug addict and replaced his "habit" with his efforts into creating these amazing wines. — 10 years ago

Todd Bates
with Todd

De Toren

Fusion V Stellenbosch Red Blend 2007

Blend of five varietals, we spent a couple hours with the wine maker, magnificent! — 10 years ago

Vision Cellars

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

I know the maker so I'm biased. — 11 years ago