Wink
Jean-Philippe Fichet
Volnay Pinot Noir 1990
"It was a naïve domestic Burgundy without any breeding, but I think we were amused by its presumption..." (to paraphrase James Thurber)
Volnay 1990 - a delight we enjoyed on New Year's Eve
Magnificent 25 year old Volnay that Wink bought to help her dad celebrate his 80th in 1994.
In extremely fine, delicate form last night. — 8 years ago
Delamotte
Le Mesnil Sur Oger Brut Champagne Blend
Sprightly, supple, and a relatively cheap date. At the risk of seeming like an Oger, makes me want to ask, with a knowing wink, "Do you have a sister?" — 9 years ago
Jean Bourdy
Côtes du Jura Poulsard Blend 2010
Jura red blends are described in Wink Lorch's Jura book as "reminiscent of Burgundies from another of age." This one is also reminiscent of an extremely good Beaujolais. Old oak, pale colour, red fruits, and a grainy, savoury quality. Light bodied but intense, it's great with chicken and roast veg. (2010) — 9 years ago
Landmark Vineyards
Grand Detour Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2008
Great, complex Pinot with lots of full-flavoured dark fruit notes. Cottage with mum, dad & wink — 10 years ago
Bodegas El Porvenir de los Andes
Icon Malbec Blend 2011
Wine from Wink — 10 years ago
Bodegas Fuentespina
Selección Old Vines Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2011
Clos du Val Wine Co.
Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Deep black fruits that epitomize ripe but never slide into jammy. Whiff of dried rosemary and beautifully subtle wood. Full body with velvety fine, but substantial tannin. Not the most complex, but long, evolving, and above all tasty. My tw cohorts will understand the feeling of forbidden pleasure *wink* — 9 years ago
Philippe Bornard
Les Chassagnes Ouillé Côtes du Jura Savagnin 2011
Where is Wink Lorch when I need her — 9 years ago
Club W
A Smile and A Wink Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Super smooth. At least I think so... But I'm already drunk. Oops. — 9 years ago
Rack & Riddle
North Coast Sparkling Rosé
If you're drinking champagne, might as well be rose. At wink. — 10 years ago
Arger-Martucci
Cabernet Franc
Fantastic wine. Spice and fruit were beautifully balanced. Kinda old style Cali meets new Cali, with just a wink less acid than the new school approach. — 8 years ago
Siduri
Hirsch Vineyard Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir 2013
This guy makes good wine. I think he's a Texan (wink) — 8 years ago
Ken Forrester
The FMC Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2011
As you peek your nose into the glass a melange of butter scorched strawberry, passion fruit, papaya, banana mango, and warm oak ~ smokes sun gold kiwi and lemon soaked peach skins. These flavors create a thick knit basket weave of aromas and sensations your tongue must unravel one by one. The body is as smooth as licking fresh orange slices dipped in crushed tart powder. A fit and lean steen with a strong finish and tannic wink as it bids you adieu. — 9 years ago
Aubert
Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2004
lost a bit of the acidity, but very balanced for a wine of 15.3% wink wink. — 9 years ago
Penfolds
Rawson's Retreat Merlot 2013
Lovely, very refreshing light yet full with flavor! Super yummy! Funny the guy next toe heard me talking about it with the waitress and he decided to order a glass... He just gave me a nod of approval and a wink with a "nice choice chap" comment.😊 — 10 years ago
Phil
Awesome Cab Franc. Seriously, give it air and that's what you'll say too. "Syrah." Nudge-nudge, wink wink. Whatevs. It has all the trappings of cab franc. That Eric Crane guy was right. And I thought it was the powdered gravy. — 8 years ago