Habit Wine Company
Yves Cuilleron a Chavanay
La Petite Côte Condrieu Viognier 2019
La Rioja Alta
Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2010
Easily one of the finest aromas I’ve experienced in a Rioja, and indeed any wine, in the past year, truly a beguiling and complex experience that begs your nose to remain in the glass. I must note for my own posterity that on the palate I was initially a little underwhelmed. I’m not sure why. I think because this is such a subtle and elegant Rioja, and that I’m so out of the habit of drinking wines from this region and perhaps even, by extension, subtle and elegant wines as a whole. But the more I tasted it, the more I enjoyed it. I had a similar experience with the Viña Ardanza 2010 (which at the moment I prefer to this). But this 904 Gran Reserva is a beautiful, medium to light-bodied Rioja, very fruit-forward with Burgundian delicacy and a charm so typical of the finest wines of this region. A melange of coconut, vanilla, dried cherry and Mediterranean herbs are followed by an impressively saturated palate with medium orange peel acidity and very fine, resolved tannins. I must admit I cannot yet calibrate this wine with the notes of prominent critics, who talk about power, acidity and tannin, but maybe time will tell. This should be a terrific wine to follow over the next ten to twenty (plus) years. — 3 years ago
Super Hero Wines
InZINerator Zinfandel 2020
We’re in the habit of waiting for our Zins to age a bit, but decided to make an exception this time. Excellent decision! Scott’s Zins are good at any age. — a year ago
Habit Wine Company
Demetria Vineyard Grenache Noir 2018
Super pretty, ethereal California Grenache. Beautiful bouquet of pomegranate seeds, cranberries, and strawberries. Medium bodied with more pure red fruit layered with subtle earth and invigorating acidity. $37
More info: 20% whole cluster. Six months on the lees in neutral French oak. 216 cases. — 3 years ago
Domaine de Triennes
Vin de Pays du Var Cinsault Blend Rosé 2019
Nice Provence Rose from Le Domaine de Triennes & the team of, Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanée Conti & Jacques Seysses of Dujac.
Classic, well crafted, great on a warm day & palate shifter from white to red. Excellent QPR @ $15...not giving up my Domaine Tempier habit but, will get worked into the mix.
I won’t open another bottle for one to two more years. Needs some bottle evolution to soften its sweetness and integrate in IMHO. — 4 years ago
Domaine Drouhin
Dundee Hills Pinot Noir
Loved this. Fresh into my new “habit” so not a ton to say other than really enjoyed it. Definitely buy again. — 5 years ago
Habit Wine Company
Demetria Vineyard Grenache Rosé
Well balanced, easy to drink and lovely for summer and beyond. — a year ago
Habit Wine Company
Jurassic Park Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2018
Very good. Would definitely get again. — 2 years ago
Habit Wine Company
Red Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Franc Blend
46% Cabernet franc, 27% merlot, 14%petit Verdot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon. This, despite the high content of cab franc, is quite light. Acidity is up front with the first flavors of plums, oranges, and cherries. Slight notes of oak follow and a bright finish. Easy to drink. — 4 years ago
Ely Cohn
The Dr. Pepper to shake up my Cola habit. Condrieu is something different - thick, waxy texture, concentrated like mercury. Yellow canned peaches in syrup, apricot jam, starfruit, honey, and the most awesome orange liquor.
Condrieu or Cointreau? — a year ago