Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.6

Augustiner-Brau-München Maximator dopplebock.
After an afternoon of stuffing homemade sausages as a fundraiser for our kid's school, there may be no better nightcap than this impeccable beer.
Chocolatey, toasty, very well balanced, even with its relatively high gravity, many new world brewers could learn something here.
#1000 #dopplebock — 2 days ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.8

Very classic profile with tart red cherry frutt and a skeletal, lean texture. Good w pate champagne, but not generous enough to drink w lighter fare. — 9 days ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.8

Interesting burnt orange zest nose w air. Rich texture. Not as vibrant as some previous vintages for me. — 10 days ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.0

#999! This wine is in a perfect place. As my astute wife said, 'very drinkable.'
Medium brick/ruby. Aromas of classic OR PN, slightly peppery/stemmy, red cherry liqueur, warm soil. Medium bodied, with fully resolved tannins. Ready to go with mushroom pizzas — 3 days ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.7

Pale ruby. Reserved aromas. Some red fruits, hints of forest floor. Subtle, as Chorey can be. Not showing as much overt ripeness as Ive seen in other appellations, including Beaujolais, in 2015.
Prett classic and nice to see at a fair price on the list at Red Ginger in Traverse City MI. — 9 days ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.7

What a treat from our friend Steve!
Gaining color w air, initally showing some brick/ruby. Then denser color, with a black core.
Very complex nose; truffle, dried chili, iron/mineral, concentrated black fruit liqueur.
Just delicious and more importantly so very elegant. — 12 days ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.1

Very good, budget-minded Bordeaux. Perfect w grilled filet. Even stood up to a vinegar chimichurri.
Feels more of Cabernet family than merlot, with slightly leafy dark fruit and a hint of herbal undertone. Drinking great now at age 9. — 3 days ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.9

Clean, steely, may develop in bottle to more complexity. — 3 days ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.8

Still deep purple. Nose is a bit closed. Little gassy on palate entry. With decant shows generous, fleshy textured dark berry atoms and flavors. More simple that previous bottles. — 9 days ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.6

Beautiful color, with just the beginning of brick on the rim.
Aromas of tar, black currant leaf, dried black fruits. Still so youthful.
Actually this wine needs more time so show more complexity and has lots of life left. — 12 days ago