Owner of Element Winery, FLX Selects and FLX Wienery. Chef, Master Sommelier, Wine Maker and avid beer maker and consumer.
They crushed this wine! I love it! — 6 years ago
Started carmelized, but came back strong. Stunning bottle. Should have decanted. — 6 years ago
Might be the tastiest this beer has ever been on release. Super red fruit, chocolate, cocoa, and a bit short in the mid palate, but, hopefully that will fill out with time. — 5 years ago
Amazingly youthful. Amazingly. — 6 years ago
1959- started a bit muted, but structure continued to build and shined for about an hour before falling off. — 6 years ago
Stunning. — 6 years ago
Amazingly pure, focused and bright. — 6 years ago
Surprisingly great. Bright, fresh, classic. High acid. Cool climate syrah! — 6 years ago
Bottle of the night for me! — 6 years ago
Christopher Bates
Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery
1991 vintage. A little week on the nose, but great structure! — 5 years ago