Wine
| Date | Col | Brand | Type | Vntg | Region | Area | Description | From | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-25 00:00:00 | Red | True Myth | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2018 | Paso Robles N of SLO | California | Smooth, loaded with blackberry, cherry cola, notes of caramelized oak. | Thanksgiving gift from Alex | Fruity, rich, smooth. |
| 2021-12-26 00:00:00 | Red | Scheid Vineyards | Sur Canyon Red Blend | NV | Monterey County S of SF, N of SLO | California | ----- | Mini-bottle on Delta flight | Better than expected. Uncomplicated, but dry and medium fruity. |
| 2022-02-19 00:00:00 | Wht | Clos du Bois | Pinot Grigio | 2018 | Acampo S of Sacramento E of Napa | California | Tropical fruit, peach, lime zest, mingled with floral aromas and crisp finish. Pair with Asian or shellfish. | Maybe CVS? | Crisp, smooth. Has a whole mouth feel, not bubbly but almost feels tingly into my whole lower jaw. Can taste the peach/fruit notes. |
| 2022-02-20 00:00:00 | Red | Chateau Ste. Michelle | Merlot | 2017 | Columbia Valley NW Washington | Washington | New World fruit intensity, Old World style, classic barrel aging, bold supple flavors and aromas, dark red fruits and spice. | Can't remember | Uncomplicated taste, sort of boring one-note. Vaguely oaky and dry finish. Nothing remarkable. |
| 2022-02-20 00:00:00 | Red | Santa Margherita | Chianti Classico Riserva | 2016 | Veneto NE Italy, contains Venice. Romeo & Juliet setting (Verona) | Italy | DOCG. Sangiovese grapes. Elegant, authentic Italian style. "Tuscany's Chianti Classico zone" vineyards. Elegant, tannic austerity, complex aromas. Ideal with Tuscan cuisine, barbecued red meats, or pork. | Can't remember | Really enjoyed this one. Greater complexity than the Merlot we had tonight. Fruity and dry, robust. |
| 2022-02-23 00:00:00 | Wht | ? | Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet) | 2019 | Loire Valley W France | France | ----- | Glass at Mignon | More complex, dry taste, stiffer, just slightly heavier. |
| 2022-02-23 00:00:00 | Red | Chateau La Graviere | Bordeaux Blend | 2009 | Bordeaux Entre-Deux-Mers | France | ----- | Glass at Mignon | Aged, somewhat complex taste. Very dry, distinctive but not heavy. |
| 2022-02-23 00:00:00 | Wht | Les Equilibristes | Hirsute Blend | 2020 | Languedoc | France | 70% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon, 10% Chenin. | Glass at Mignon | Fruity, apple/peachy but very zesty, feels thin and high in acid, very light. |
| 2022-02-23 00:00:00 | Red | Lusu Cellars | Carignan | 2017 | Contra Costa County E of San Fran Bay | California | ----- | Glass at Mignon | Fruity, bright, heavy tannins, powerful body. |
| 2022-02-25 00:00:00 | Red | Les Cadrans de Lassegue | St-Emilion Grand Cru | 2018 | Bordeaux | France | ----- | Glass at Zinque | Absolutely delicious. Complex, earthy, structured, full, smooth. |
| 2022-02-25 00:00:00 | Red | Palacios Remondo | Tempranillo / Garnacha | 2019 | Rioja N Region of Spain | Spain | "La Vendimia" | Glass at Zinque | Similar to the Bordeaux tonight, but a little smoother and fuller tasting, just slightly less complex. |
| 2022-02-25 00:00:00 | Red | Palacios Remondo | Tempranillo / Garnacha Blend | 2019 | Rioja N Region of Spain | Spain | ----- | Glass at Zinque | Sort of an off-brand of the non-blend version tonight, much brighter and fruitier, little complexity. |
| 2022-02-28 00:00:00 | Red | Kim Crawford | Pinot Noir | 2018 | Marlborough | New Zealand | Silky Pinot Noir. Plum and strawberry, black cherry and spice. Juicy with fine tannins. Pairs with herb-crusted lamb, mushroom risotto. | Valley Stores Market Near Ben Artikov Tax | Good, but not great. Very bright red color, high viscosity, almost like a light fruit juice, light feel but heavy impact taste. Interesting but not complex or structured, no tannins. Gets a little tiring/abraisive. |
| 2022-03-01 00:00:00 | Red | Fleur du Cap | Essence du Cap Cabernet Sauvignon | 2018 | Western Cape includes Cape Town, Stellenbosch | South Africa | Western Cape's diverse palette of wine growing regions. Full bodied with an abundance of red berry fruit flavours, delicate oak and good tannin structure. | Gourmet Wine & Spirits | Complicated. Subtle, interesting fruit tastes. Enjoyable volume, not too thick or thin. Between medium and heavy dry. Very satisfying. |
| 2022-03-01 00:00:00 | Red | Meerlust | Red Blend | 2017 | Stellenbosch 40 min E of Cape Town | South Africa | Grown, made, and bottled on the Meerlust Estate. 55% Cabernet Frac, 33% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak for 16 months. Intense red fruit combines with floral, spicy notes in a medium-bodied wine with a soft, silky texture. | Gourmet Wine & Spirits | One of the most complicated, interesting, and best I've ever had. Try this again. |
| 2022-03-04 00:00:00 | W/G | Casal Garcia | Vinho Verde | NV | Penafiel E of Porto | Portugal | Trajadura grapes. | BBQ gift from Kevin | Good, standard white wine - crisp, just a little bit of fizz. Inoffensive, not complex, but a full taste with a light texture, easily drinkable. Lots of bright fruit. |
| 2022-03-07 00:00:00 | Red | Louis Jadot | Beaujolais | 2020 | Beaujolais | France | 100% Gamay grape. Fresh aromas of strawberries and blossoms introduce plump, sweet berry flavors offset by lively, peppery notes. | CVS | Not bad, but uncomplicated, one-note. Not a ton of fruit or berry flavors, a strong feeling, a little buzz to it. |
| 2022-03-07 00:00:00 | Wht | Barefoot | Moscato | NV | Modesto | California | Sweet wine with juicy peach and apricot. Hints of lemon and orange citrus complement a crisp, refreshing finish. | From Angel, CVS | Undrinkable to me, ridiculously sweet. Blech. |
| 2022-03-10 00:00:00 | Red | Estezargues | Cuvée des Galets Côtes du Rhône | NV | Côtes du Rhône | France | Cinsault grapes. | Glass at the Prince K-Town | Enjoyable, but uncomplicated. Colorful, a little fruity, nice buzz, but very one-note. |
| 2022-03-13 00:00:00 | Skin | Gotsa | Kisi-Khikhvi | 2019 | Kakheti W Side of Georgia | Georgia | ----- | Glass at Mignon | A wall of taste. Fruity, super smooth. Juicy, rich. An "orange wine." |
| 2022-03-13 00:00:00 | Ros | L'archetipo | Zinfandel | 2020 | Puglia West South Peninsula | Italy | ----- | Glass at Mignon | Alex's glass. Very tart, yeesh. Not drinkable for me. Too much. Very stiff taste. |
| 2022-03-13 00:00:00 | Wht | Racemo | Frascati | 2020 | Frascati Town 25km SE of Rome | Italy | ----- | Glass at Mignon | A great white wine. Smooth, wildflower scent, lingering taste, back of throat and front of tongue, floral and light. |
| 2022-03-13 00:00:00 | Red | Sant & Sede | Blaufränkisch | 2019 | St. Laurent | Austria | ----- | Glass at Mignon | Pungent, deep dry taste. Floral, but not fruity at all. Almost nasal, not in a bad way. |
| 2022-03-17 00:00:00 | Red | Antonion Camillo | Ciliegiolo | 2019 | Tuscany Widely around Florence | Italy | ----- | Glass at Gusto Green | Less complex, heavier, less dry, more floral than fruity, higher notes. Good, just a little buzzy. |
| 2022-03-17 00:00:00 | Wht | Valori | Pecorino | 2019 | Abbruzzo E Coast across frm Rome | Italy | ----- | Glass at Gusto Green | Light, airy, breezy, but sharp, fizzy, abrupt. Nasal quality. Not floral. Crisp, almost acidic after. |
| 2022-03-17 00:00:00 | Red | Boccella 'Rasott Azienda Agricola ("Business in Agriculture") | Aglianico | 2018 | Campania Wide area around Naples | Italy | ----- | Glass at Gusto Green Normally by bottle only | Floral, buzzy, heavy but smooth and light at the same time. Medium complexity. Medium strong but very sharp, enjoyable. Became even richer and more open with food. |
| 2022-03-24 00:00:00 | Red | Rodney Strong | Pinot Noir | ? | Russian River, Sonoma County Just N of San Fran | California | ----- | Glass at Prank | Harsh, buzzy wall. Uncomplex. Thick. Ok, passable. |
| 2022-03-24 00:00:00 | Red | Bodega Garzón | Reserva Tannat | 2019 | Maldonado SE Coast Tip | Uruguay | (Only contains pairing notes.) Tannat is the 'national grape' of Uruguay. | Gourmet Wine & Spirits | VERY smooth. Lingers a looong time on the tongue, almost a honey sort of sensation. Floral, light, lingering, silky. Tannin-heavy? Felt thicker and darker as I drank more. |
| 2022-03-25 00:00:00 | Wht | Eric Kamm 'Granit' | Riesling | 2019 | Alsace NE France on Rhine River | France | "Doesn't feel right at first you get used to it quickly. Leftover peach juice form the peaches alluded to just before, earth is a rock." | Glass at Lolo | Peachy. Slight tang at first, then light. Good little fizz, moderate crisp. Not bad, smooth, very light. |
| 2022-03-25 00:00:00 | Red | Jess Miller 'Twenty Twenty' | Pinot Noir | 2020 | Willamette S Suburb of Portland | Oregon | Picked earlier than intended to avoid fires. Aged, foraged berries, sweet dry relief. | Glass at Lolo | Dry smell, veeeery dry taste, good medium complexity. Dark tasting, not terribly interesting, but good. |
| 2022-03-25 00:00:00 | Spk | Sifer Wines 'Goreti' | Macebeo | 2019-20 | Catalunya Far NE corner (Barcelona) against France | Spain | "Peeling citrus. Tropical drinks. Zesty dips. Baked loaf. Dried with flowers." | Glass at Lolo | Crisp, very juicy, very strong smell, almost fiery but light aftertaste. Hint of berries along with the peach. MAJOR grey fizz in the front of the sip. |
| 2022-03-25 00:00:00 | Skin | Slobodne Vinarstvo 'Traja Boxeri' | Sauvignon Blanc | 2019 | Trnava Far W, Near Bratislava | Slovakia | "Herbal tea course. Avocado honey in the redwoods and grated ginger." | Glass at Lolo | Wow! Tangy, pungent mandarin smell, along with (honey, avocado?). Tart in the back of my throat. A little crispy, some citrus, lime and mandarin, something else in here too. Floral? Distinctive. Strong taste, little fizz. Alex thinks grapefruit, maybe a hint for me. |
| 2022-03-31 00:00:00 | Red | Andreas Gsellman | Blaufränkisch | NV | Burgenland | Austria | Body: Light+. Notes: Red & black fruit, subtle spice, berries, pepper, soft tannins. | Glass at Good Clean Fun | Heavy soft taste. Tannins obvious. Dark purple taste. Slight hint of pepper. Whole mouth/roof-of-mouth aftertaste. Pungent, nasal-floral. Strong, good, but for one glass only. |
| 2022-03-31 00:00:00 | Skin | Panta Rhei | Orange | NV | Emilia-Romagna Northern Italy | Italy | Stone fruit soda, nice tannins. Slight effervescence at the end. Mystery white grapes. Biodynamic. | Glass at Good Clean Fun | Very orange, very heavy. Smooth but tart. VERY tart. Distinguished aftertaste. |
| 2022-03-31 00:00:00 | Skin | Vira Gibil | Orange | NV | Sicily | Italy | Grapes: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, catarratto. Body: medium. Notes: Tangy, cloudy, dry and delicious with caramel grounding, bright zingy acidity and a lush textured mouthfeel. Organic. | Glass at Good Clean Fun | Definitely tastes like an orange wine - duller than the other oranges I've had, but fizzier, like an orange chardonnay. Good cross section of both. Otherwise medium, average, long aftertaste but not striking. Very dry, little bit fruity. Good, but for one glass only. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Skin | Artana | Dry White | 2019 | Kakheti W Side of Georgia | Georgia | Rkatsiteli grapes. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Tangy, stony. Strong, intense taste. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Wht | Artana | Dry White | 2015 | Kakheti W Side of Georgia | Georgia | Rkatsiteli grapes. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Dry. Strong smell but weaker taste. Better than it smells. Tangy, just a little complexity. Floral. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Artana | Dry Red | 2020 | Kakheti W Side of Georgia | Georgia | Saperavi grapes. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Dryyyy tang. Soft, yet strong. Extra dry. Just a little bit floral. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Skin | Bizzarro | Aperitivo | NV | Australia | Skin macerated white wine infused with a secret blend of citrus, botanicals, and spices. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Like sweet cough syrup. Way too much tang. Undrinkable. | |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Ros | Breaking Bread | Rose | 2021 | California | ----- | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Subtle, nice, warm. Lingering taste. Very nice. | |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Spk | Casa Belfi | Frizzante Rosso | NV | Veneto NE Italy, contains Venice. Romeo & Juliet setting (Verona) | Italy | Sparkling red wine. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Fizzy, bright. Light, soft fruit taste. VERY bright. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Château le Puy | Barthélémy | 2017 | Bordeaux | France | Famille Amoreau. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Pungent, strong, intense! |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Wht | Clos des Quarterons Amirault | Blanc | 2020 | Loire Valley W France | France | ----- | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Smooooooth. Light buzz, the tiniest fizz. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Clos des Quarterons Amirault | Le Vau Renou Cabernet Franc | 2016 | Loire Valley W France | France | St. Nicolas de Bourgueil. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | REALLY interesting. Limestone soil with a bit of clay, and you can taste a difference. Has a long taste, it's fascinating. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Clos des Quarterons Amirault | Les Gravilices Cabernet Franc | 2017 | Loire Valley W France | France | St. Nicolas de Bourgueil. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Also very interesting. Vines grown in soil with lots of gravel (hence the name). Hard to describe. Long. Front and top of mouth. Dry. Weird, good. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Ros | De Vini | Pink Different | NV | Loire Valley W France | France | Rainbow on the bottle. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Delightful, candyish. Full mouth feel. Tiny bit of fizz. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Wht | De Vini | Divin Poison | NV | Loire Valley W France | France | Skull and cross-corkscrews. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Very light fizz, pink tasting. Almost sweet? Light, airy, playful. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Wht | De Vini | Gabbrodō | NV | Loire Valley W France | France | Waves on bottle. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Smooth, light juicy flavor. Center of tongue feel. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Wht | De Vini | Armagueridon | NV | Loire Valley W France | France | Space invaders video game on bottle. Chenin blanc. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Bitter and dry in a weird way. Dry front of mouth feel. Rocky, ouch. Weird. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | De Vini | Démons et Vermeilles | NV | Loire Valley W France | France | Medusa head. Mauzac noir, melon de bourgogne. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Grown with moon rocks, sea bottom rocks. Warm taste. Hollow, haunting. Sourish. Weird. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Wht | Deux Punx | White | 2020 | Contra Costa County E of San Fran Bay | California | Grim reaper pouring out bottle illustration. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Easy, smooth. I like it, but it's simple. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Deux Punx | Old Vine Zinfandel | 2020 | Contra Costa County E of San Fran Bay | California | Dinosaur illustration. Del Barba Vineyard. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Dry, a little bitter. Tangy, bouncy. Dark and juicy. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Spk | Domaine du Chambet | Pet Nat Sans Filtre | NV | Just E of Geneva | Switzerland | 100% Chasselas. Organically farmed on clay soil. Manual harvest. Native yeast fermentation. Unfiltered, unrefined, zero sulfur added. Original refreshing take on Pet-Nats made from Switzerland's most famous grape. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Extremely plain. Just the fizz only. No taste. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Wht | Kolfok: Intra! The Wild | White Blend | 2020 | Austria | Gruner Veltliner 70%, Welschriesling 30%. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Watery, smooth. Front of mouth only, but refreshingly juicy. | |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Wht | Les Equilibristes | Pic Poul | NV | Languedoc | France | ----- | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Classic white wine. Heavy, moody. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Les Equilibristes | Volute | 2021 | Languedoc | France | ----- | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Pleasing, smooth and gritty at the same time, good balance. Full of berry, especially raspberry notes. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Madson | Pinot Noir | NV | Legan Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mts | California | ----- | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | VERY pungent. Oaky. Intense and low. Very "pinot"y. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Martvilis Marani | Martha | 2020 | Samegrelo | Georgia | Grapes: aladasturi, tsolikouri. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Sour tang. Full. Very interesting taste. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Wht | Martvilis Marani | Mtsvane Kakhuri | 2020 | Samegrelo | Georgia | ----- | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Taaaaang. Less good than the Martha, but still good. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Martvilis Marani | Orbeluri Ojaleshi | 2020 | Samegrelo | Georgia | ----- | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | The best so far from Martvilis; solid red fruit taste but with the great tang. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Martvilis Marani | Ojaleshi | 2019 | Samegrelo | Georgia | ----- | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | A dry tangy pinot. Not as good as the Orbeluri Ojaleshi, but still good. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Martvilis Marani | Aladasturi | 2020 | Samegrelo | Georgia | ----- | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Bright red, again very tangy. Full taste. Wow! |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Ros | Pét Project | Pinot Gris | 2021 | Columbia Gorge | Washington | Pear Ridge Vineyard. Sparkling white/rose. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Very fizzy! Then a very floral rose afterwards. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Pét Project | Syrah | 2021 | Columbia Valley NW Washington | Washington | Conley Vineyard. Sparkling. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Light, fizzy. Mineral taste. A little sweet. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Wht | Pét Project | Muscat Ottonel | 2021 | Walla Walla Valley | Washington | Red Boar Vineyard. Sparkling. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Medium fizz. Dry, juicy, with tropical citrus notes. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Wht | Terah | Vermentino | 2021 | Clements Hills | California | Vermentino grapes. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Buttery smooth, a little sweet. Honey notes. Uncomplicated, but strong. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Skin | Terah | Ramato | 2020 | San Luis Obispo | California | Pinot Grigio. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Complex. Multi-flavored, layers. Bitter tang. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Ros | Terah | Agua Fresca | 2021 | State blend | California | Grenache, Muscat of Alexandria, Sangiovese, Muscat. Piquette. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Like a floral pink tea. Bleh. Undrinkable. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Terah | Nouveau Sangiovese | 2021 | Mokelumne River | California | Sangiovese grapes. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Very super smooth red. Dry, light. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Thomas Niedermayr - Hof Gandberg | Gandfels | 2018 | Trentino Alto Adige | Italy | ----- | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Fuzzy, buzzy, bright fruit. Not light or heavy, right in the middle. Floral and strong. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Wht | Thomas Niedermayr - Hof Gandberg | Bronner | 2018 | Trentino Alto Adige | Italy | Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Fiery white foundation blend. Delicious. Powerful! |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Wht | Thomas Niedermayr - Hof Gandberg | Weissburgunder | 2016 | Trentino Alto Adige | Italy | Mitterberg IGT. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Very powerful. Refreshing, but packs a punch. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Wht | Two Shepherds | Blanc de Cinsault | 2020 | Lodi | California | Bechthold Vineyards. Ancient Vine. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Light, good, but fades fast. Harvested off season due to forest fires. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Skin | Two Shepherds | Centime | 2020 | Yolo County | California | Windmill Vineyards. Skin fermented. Vermentino & Picpoul grapes. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Very good. Light feel, but strong taste. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Two Shepherds | Wiley | 2021 | Mendocino County | California | Trimble Vineyard. Carbonic Carignan. Cat illustration on bottle. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Immediate back of throat sensation, top of mouth. Floral and nasal. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Two Shepherds | Cinsault | 2020 | Lodi | California | Bechthold Vineyards. Ancient Vine. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Same fruit as the Blanc de Cinsault but red, not white. Light. Very good, subtle. |
| 2022-04-03 00:00:00 | Red | Two Shepherds | Pinot Meunier | 2019 | Russian River, Sonoma County Just N of San Fran | California | Hopkins Vineyard. Grenache blend. | DTLA Raw Wine Tasting Event | Interesting dynamic! Lots of tannins, strong taste, a little sweet then sour after. Punches and stings, hits me in the back of my throat. |
| 2022-04-08 00:00:00 | Red | Quinta das Carvalhas | Douro Colheita Tinto | 2017 | Douro N Half of Portugal | Portugal | 60% touriga nacional, 20% touriga franca, 20% tinta roriz. Oak barrel aged for 1 year. | BBQ gift from Kevin | Delicious. Dark and deep. Only took limited notes here. Enjoyed it. |
| 2022-04-08 00:00:00 | Red | Cecilia Beretta | Red Blend | 2017 | Amarone Della Valpolicella | Italy | DOCG. Full bodied red wine produced with a unique technique called "appassimento." The grapes are left to air-dry in well ventilated rooms for about 3 months. The wine is aged in small wooden barrels and afterwards in bottle. Fragrances of currants, blackberries, notes of vanilla. Warm and rich, with silky tannins and a long finish. | Can't remember | Should try this one again. Delicious, dry, fruity, deep, very good. |
| 2022-04-16 00:00:00 | Red | Château La Chapelle du Couvent | Bordeaux Blend | 2020 | Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux | France | Grand vin de Bordeaux | Gourmet Wine & Spirits | A lot of taste up front, heavy, but then dissipated quickly. Dull dry scent, muted and blunt. Silky and smooth taste. |
| 2022-04-16 00:00:00 | Plm | Kikkoman | Plum | NV | Sanger | California | 11.5% alc. Plum wine with natural flavors. Delicately sweet plum dessert wine flavor. | Gourmet Wine & Spirits | Heavy, juicy, thick strong plum taste. A little sweet, syrupy, a sip hits my mouth hard and fast and tingles the back roof of my mouth. Smells like potent cherry cold medicine. Tastes like juicier robitussin. |
| 2022-04-24 00:00:00 | Red | Marqués de Cáceres | Rioja Crianza | 2016 | Rioja N Region of Spain | Spain | Tempranillo grapes, aged in French and American oak barrels for 1 year, then bottle aged in months. Red berry fruit, structure and complexity highlights. Silky smooth and elegant. | Can't remember | Good, dry, low-acting subtle wine. Not overly flavorful. Smells much fruitier than it actually is. No major strong notes of anything but still very good. |
| 2022-04-24 00:00:00 | Red | Earthquake | Zinfandel | 2016 | Lodi | California | Michael David winery. There is a cute custom poem on the back but no taste notes. | Gourmet Wine & Spirits | Smells sweet, light, almost like cranberry (just slightly different). Tastes juicy, mild sweetness, strong plum notes. Stronger in aftertaste, very light overall. Don't like it, ew. |
| 2022-04-24 00:00:00 | Red | Monsieur Gaston | Special Estate Bordeaux | 2020 | Bordeaux | France | Appellation d'origine protegee. | Gourmet Wine & Spirits | Great smell. Amazing taste. Strong, but not too strong in any certain part of the mouth, still goes down smooth with a nice tang afterwards. Every quality nice in moderation plus a little extra. "The 'Mario' of wines." |
| 2022-04-24 00:00:00 | Red | Rabble | Red Blend | 2019 | Paso Robles N of SLO | California | Mossfire Ranch. Just an app download on the back, no notes. | Ralphs | Fruity smell, tang, bitterness, tastes similar to the Earthquake Zinfandel. Alex likes this one a little more than that. A little nasal, sweet n syrupy but light. Not a fan of this either. |
| 2022-05-01 00:00:00 | Spk | Scharffenberger | Brut Rosé | NV | Mendocino County | California | Traditional method sparkler with aromas of fresh raspberries, wild strawberries on cream covered pastry. | Uncorked Tasting Flight | Wet, light juicy taste. Citrus, a little strawberry. Very good. |
| 2022-05-01 00:00:00 | Wht | La Ghibellina | Mainin Gavi | 2020 | Piedmont | Italy | Chablis-like mineral quality, aromas of flowers, wet stones, citrus, hints of chamomile, green apple, and peach. 100% Cortese. | Uncorked Tasting Flight | Mineralish taste. Light, smooth, not a strong taste, but interesting. Refreshing. Good aftertaste, gets better the more I drink. |
| 2022-05-01 00:00:00 | Spk | Alma Rosa | Chardonnay | 2018 | Sta. Rita Hills | California | Aromas of honeydew melon, almond flower and cream. Notes of chamomile and nutmeg married with well integrated oak tones. Bright and refreshing acidity combines with tantalizing minerality in a long finish. | Uncorked Tasting Flight | Strong vanilla cream aftertaste, wow. Very smooth. A little sweet for me, but not bad. |
| 2022-05-01 00:00:00 | Skin | Stockwell | Pinot Grigio Ramato | 2020 | Santa Cruz Mountains | California | Aromas of spring time, rose petal, honeysuckle, tangerine. Dry wine, hints of passion fruit, blood orange, finishes with apricot and citrus zest. | Uncorked Tasting Flight | Immediate back of throat dryness, wow. Intense extreme taste all over. Tangerine, orange. Alex loves this one. |
| 2022-05-01 00:00:00 | Red | Costa de Oro | "Paisley" Pinot Noir | NV | Santa Barbara County | California | Earth & mushrooms with pronounced acidity on the nose that leads to bright cherry and strawberry flavors. | Uncorked Tasting Flight | Earthy, medium strength, not light or strong, mild complexity. A little dry. |
| 2022-05-01 00:00:00 | Red | Brick Barn Estate | Grenache | 2018 | Santa Ynez Valley | California | Aromas of strawberry cream, vanilla, cedar, anise. A smooth, bright palate unfolds with layered flavors of raspberry, cranberry, black cherry, and sweet oak. | Uncorked Tasting Flight | Muted, strawberry cream aftertaste. Dryish. Hmm… very subtle. |
| 2022-05-01 00:00:00 | Red | Homefire Daydream Vineyard | Zinfandel | 2018 | Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County | California | Aromas and flavors of vanilla, black cherries, white pepper spice. | Uncorked Tasting Flight | Not a bad zinfandel. Not too sweet, pretty okay. Alex liked it okay as well. |
| 2022-05-01 00:00:00 | Red | Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle | Le Petit Clos | 2017 | Valle de Apalta | Chile | 68% cabernet sauvignon, 16% carmenere, 9% cabernet franc, 5% merlot, 2% petit verdot. Spicy and subtle nose, elegant, complex, savory, silky, well-integrated tannins. | Uncorked Tasting Flight | I love this one. Dynamic, bright, active. Sweet smell, but not in taste. Great. |
| 2022-05-01 00:00:00 | Red | Old Soul | Zinfandel | 2019 | Lodi | California | Gluten free, vegan friendly. | Glass at Sloopy's Beach Café | Heavy, sort of dull, not bad, but not very complex or interesting. Alex likes it. |
| 2022-05-01 00:00:00 | Red | Rocca Delle Macie | Chaianti Classico | NV | Toscana | Italy | Rich and dry red wine with soft, dark berry fruit notes. Sangiovese grapes. | Glass at Olive Garden | Classic red, fruity, nice, full. Inoffensive, generic but still enjoyable. Very much a table wine. |
| 2022-05-06 00:00:00 | Red | Château Haut-Bages Libéral | Pauillac | 1988 | Pauillac | France | Grand Crue Classé. | VinPorter (ordered online) | Oaky, complex, dry. Smells veeery dry, strong top of nose nasal sensation. Smooth, back of mouth. Dry but front of mouth a little bit of fruity to me. Fruit is back, dry in front. Smell gets more intense. Gets stronger with time, oaky, tangy on my tongue after. Very long tart woodsy aftertaste. Absolutely delicious. |
| 2022-05-06 00:00:00 | Red | Markgraf von Baden | Bermatinger Spätburgunder Trocken | 2015 | Baden | Germany | VinPorter (ordered online) | Smells unique, opens very nice. Light smell, wow, v interesting. Tiny fizz… like a psuedo fizz, almost not real. Distinct mineral taste. Chemical taste but in a good way? Like not fruity or floral. Fizz goes down over time and does get fruitier. Bottom whole of mouth taste now. Gets spicier as I oxidize it, incredibly dynamic. More tangy on the second glass, almost sour/bitter. | |
| 2022-05-06 00:00:00 | Red | Recanati | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2013 | Upper Galilee | Israel | VinPorter (ordered online) | Subtle, good, pungent smell. Tasty. Medium dry. A little sharp in the back of the throat. Very interesting taste, very much enjoyable. Great. | |
| 2022-05-07 00:00:00 | Wht | Greywacke | Sauvignon Blanc | 2021 | Marlborough | New Zealand | Aromatic and balanced. | Broadway Market | A little fizz. Sweet, but tolerable. Syrupy - pretty good actually, if nothing special. -- But getting better with age after opening, enjoying it more now. |
| 2022-05-07 00:00:00 | Red | Zaro | Eazy Refošk | 2019 | Primorje | Slovenia | ----- | Glass at Mignon | Dryyyy and very full tasting. Really enjoyed it. |
| 2022-05-07 00:00:00 | Red | Colli Della Murgia | Doline Primitivo | 2018 | Puglia West South Peninsula | Italy | ----- | Glass at Mignon | Light, fruity, easy to drink. Smooth, if uncomplicated. |
| 2022-05-07 00:00:00 | Red | Fasoli Gino | La Corte del Pozzo Bardolino (Red Blend) | 2020 | Bardolino | Italy | ----- | Glass at Mignon | Light, smooth, soft, subtle. Kinda weak tbh. |
| 2022-05-07 00:00:00 | Skin | Vinteloper Park Wine | Gewürztraminer (Park Blanco) | 2019 | South Australia | Australia | ----- | Glass at Mignon | Fruity, orange and clear. Interesting. No buzz, front of mouth feeling. Good. |
| 2022-05-07 00:00:00 | Spk | Rocco Di Carpeneto | Andeira (Barbera) | 2019 | Piedmont | Italy | Sparkling rosé. | Glass at Mignon | Wow! Crispy! VERY fizzy, dry and spicy deep citrus aftertaste. Extremely striking. Up front spice, pepper, hot, fascinating taste, and even harder in the back of throat and even further down. Wow! |
| 2022-05-12 00:00:00 | Wht | Bruma Plan B | Sauvignon Blanc | 2020 | Valle de Guadalupe | Mexico | ----- | Glass at Garcons de Café | Good, thick, bittersweet in a good way. Light tang, mild but syrupy and nice. A bit weak at first, but it opens up a little, interesting (tho light) aftertaste. Weak smell. |
| 2022-05-12 00:00:00 | Spk | Mersel | Leb Nat Gold, Viognier/Merwah Pet Nat | 2020 | Bekaa Valley | Lebanon | ----- | Glass at Garcons de Café | EXTREME fizz up front, just a wall of grey. Sort of a weak "generic white wine" taste after, but quite good. Even sipping this it's a fizz against the lips. Light dry aftertaste. Weak smell. |
| 2022-05-12 00:00:00 | Red | Aborigen Clandestine Tinto | Grenache | 2020 | Valle de Guadalupe | Mexico | ----- | Glass at Garcons de Café | Strong and interesting complex scent profile. Leads to very very interesting taste, dry and pungent almost like a pinot, but with minerality hints, dry, a bit of purple-red bitter tang. Smooth and complex. |
| 2022-05-12 00:00:00 | Red | Domaine Mamaruta Cacahuete | Carignan/Mourvedre/Grenache | 2017 | Languedoc | France | ----- | Glass at Garcons de Café | Dry scent, fruity taste, front of tongue bitter but red and medium strong. Almost a light psuedo fizz/ A bit chemically after a bit, not bad but not my fave. |
| 2022-05-13 00:00:00 | Wht | Chateaux de Vaux | Les Gryphées Blanc | NV | Moselle | France | ----- | Glass at Tabula Rasa | Good, but sorta boring. A little syrupy, otherwise very uncomplex. |
| 2022-05-13 00:00:00 | Red | Angeleno Wine Co | Bike Path | NV | Los Angeles | California | ----- | Glass at Tabula Rasa | Drinkable red table wine, nothing fancy, not complex, but okay. Average red wine. |
| 2022-05-13 00:00:00 | Skin | Super Real | Grenache Blanc | NV | Santa Ynez Valley | California | ----- | Glass at Tabula Rasa | Honestly, very boring, nearly tasteless, flat. Did not have any of the nice features expected from an orange wine. Would not drink again. |
| 2022-05-13 00:00:00 | Red | Menabde | Shavi Kabistoni Georgian Red | NV | Racha | Georgia | ----- | Glass at Tabula Rasa | Really good, more complex and interesting. Should try this one again, didn't get enough of it. Great. |
| 2022-05-18 00:00:00 | Red | Pfneiszl | Birgit and Katrin's Zweigler ! | 2020 | Sopron | Hungary | Bottle says Burgenland, Austria, but that's just the estate location. Birgit and Katrin are daughters of wine estate who farmed ancestral vines in Sopron, Hungary. | Glass at Shoo Shoo Baby | Mild fruit, a little pungent. Overall a mild taste, not much aftertaste. Tiny fruity smell. Feels like you can taste the alcohol heavily, but not complex. |
| 2022-05-18 00:00:00 | Red | Mitravelas | Red on Black Agiorgitiko | 2020 | Nemea | Greece | ----- | Glass at Shoo Shoo Baby | Strong smell on the acidic side. Strong taste too, tangy, chemical taste, almost a little harsh but not bad. Feels heavy alcohol, not exactly complex but still interesting. |
| 2022-05-18 00:00:00 | Wht | Weingut Brand | Riesling Feinherb | 2020 | Pfalz | Germany | ----- | Glass at Shoo Shoo Baby | Good, not very sweet. Dry, tasty but not overly strong. Very light fizz. A little bitter. No aftertaste, no smell. Opens up quite a bit after more air, with a deeper more nasal taste. |
| Ros | Beringer | White Merlot | NV | Livermore & Ripon | California | Semi-dry. Ripe raspberry, watermelon and floral notes with a touch of sweetness. | Gourmet Wine & Spirits | ||
| Red | Can Blau | Can Blau | 2019 | Montsant | Spain | Whole Foods | |||
| Spk | Chandon | Brut | NV Pre-2016 | Napa | California | Methode traditionnelle. More dry than sweet. Taste profile is vibrant, citrus, pear, almond. | Razorfish | ||
| Red | Chateau Ste. Michelle | Merlot | 2018 | Horse Heaven Hills Columbia Valley | Washington | Canoe Ridge Estate. | Ralphs | ||
| Red | Ernie Els | Big Easy Red Blend | 2017 | Western Cape includes Cape Town, Stellenbosch | South Africa | Annandale Road, Stellenbosch. 60% Shiraz, 20% Cab Sauvignon, 5% Cinsault, 5% Grenache, 5% Mourvedre, 5% Viognier. Full flavor, gentle approachability. This is the flagship wine of the range; spicy, fresh fruit flavors leading to a soft, silky finish. | Gourmet Wine & Spirits | ||
| Wht | King Estate | Pinot Gris | 2021 | Willamette Valley S of Portland | Oregon | A lot of very generic statements on the back. | Broadway Market | ||
| Red | Meerlust | Red Blend | 2018 | Stellenbosch 40 min E of Cape Town | South Africa | Grown, made, and bottled on the Meerlust Estate. 55% Cabernet Frac, 33% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak for 16 months. Intense red fruit combines with floral, spicy notes in a medium-bodied wine with a soft, silky texture. | Gourmet Wine & Spirits | ||
| Wht | Mimbeau | White Blend | 2020 | Atlantique Small region around Nantes, NW coast | France | ----- | Gourmet Wine & Spirits | ||
| Red | Monte Antico | Supremus Toscana | 2015 | Tuscany Widely around Florence | Italy | Indicazione Geografica Tipica. 85% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Sauvicnon. From select Tuscan hillside vinyards. Aged 1 year in oak and 6 months in bottle, full body and lush, fruity flavor. | Gourmet Wine & Spirits | ||
| Red | Penfolds Max's | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2018 | South Australia | Australia | Fresh with fruit intensity, supple ripe tannins, lots of flavor. | Broadway Market | ||
| Wht | Provins | L'Alpage Fendant | 2020 | Valais | Switzerland | Chasselas. | Whole Foods | ||
| For | Sandeman | Founder's Reserve Ruby Port | NV | Porto | Portugal | (Only contains pairing notes.) 20% alcohol. | BBQ gift from Kevin |