Ian Staub 
Littorai
Thieriot Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007
Bottle 1 of 2 elegant coastal PNs provided by our gracious hosts on Diamond Mountain. Mini 2007 horizontal. Cherry and cranberry still very fresh and lively, but there was a great mushroom earthiness as well, and sweet florals toward the finish. Total balance throughout. — 16 days ago
La Clarine Farm
Jambalaia Rouge Red Rhone Blend 2015
Weird and wild, murky fruit juice. I think the store had trouble selling this (we’re on Long Island this week) and I probably shouldn’t be drinking a 4 year old vintage. Fruit is wild and brambly mixed berries, and it’s sorta tastes like some are underripe and green, some are to the point of rot. I like the spirit and have enjoyed La Clarine’s other cuvées so I think this is just a couple years too late. That all being said, it’s still a pretty enjoyable chilled chugger. — 22 days ago
Ian Staub
Bottle 2 of 2 elegant coastal PNs provided by our gracious hosts on Diamond Mountain. Mini 2007 horizontal. This bottle a bit riper and bigger - fruit moving more towards the darker cherry and pomegranate juice realm. Adding suggestions of cola and soy sauce as well. Still fantastic balance but the extra point or so of alcohol makes this not quite as elegant as the Littorai. — 16 days ago