Pilot Knob

Cooper Garrod

Test Pilot P-47 Thunderbolt Red Blend 2016

Nose: Leather, black licorice turning to green pepper notes.
A bit hot, it relaxes a bit with a decant. Short finish, the taste doesn't offer the depth and complexity that is suggested through the nose.
60/40 merlot/cab franc
— 4 years ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

The Cowgirl and The Pilot Napa Valley Merlot

Takes a while to open but WOW so nice! Not fruity or jammy - moderate pepper. — 6 years ago

Scott McLeod

Reserve The Pilot Hill Gang Matt Parish El Dorado County Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

This reserve release of the always superlative Pilot Hill Gang Cabernet Blend is labeled a Cabernet Sauvignon, so this one is at least 75% Cab, with the rest most likely Merlot. There is a bit of oak to the body, but not overmuch. The tannic structure is big; imagine Rutherford dust turned up to 11 😸 The overall flavor might be described as dried black currant and unsweetened dark chocolate. Perhaps there is a splash of Petit Verdot in the mix? Kudos Mr. Parish! — 7 years ago

Knob Hall Winery

Prestige Chambourcin 2012

This was a delightful chorus of midweight emotion and balanced verve. The Chambourcin indeed adds a front/mid palate variation to the routine Bordeaux blending recipe. A touch of Rhône is revealed! — 8 years ago

Oliver Winery & Vineyards

Pilot Project #005 Blueberry Moscato

This is an experimental wine by Oliver winery in Bloomington Indiana. Quite possibly the very best moscato wine I have ever tasted. Light, slightly bubbly with a delicate blueberry taste. Hope this experiment makes it all the way through!!!! — 9 years ago

Shady Lane Cellars

Leelanau Peninsula Semi-Dry Riesling 2014

Toasted hazelnut notes, hint of pears, melons. 56% Pilot Gris, 22% Chardonnay, 22% Gruner Veltliner. Love it! — 10 years ago

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

How does anyone not hoard (regular) Sazerac at ~$25?!
Incredibly smooth, great sweet note to the finish. Again, why haven't I not been buying this for years...?

(BTW Kirkland Bourbon at $30 is worth the price of admission, earthy oak note on the palate is quite similar to Buffalo Trace.)

Counter-Clockwise from top left:
Buffalo Trace (single-barrel selection), Jefferson's Reserve Very Old/Very Small Batch, Knob Creek (9yo), Kirkland Bourbon (7yo), St George single-malt (SM 015), Hillrock (Ancram NY, solera aged, Barrel No. 174), Berkshire Mountain Distillers Shay's Rebellion and Wild Turkey Master's Keep (Batch 0001, 17yo).
— 5 years ago

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Rhonely Boy

Rhonely Boy

Yes to Rye, my ‘go to’ for a category I don’t venture into often.
Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Surprisingly Eagle Rare 10 is highly allocated this year if you’ve had in the past. One bottle only on K&L
Daniel Bloom

Daniel Bloom

Nice assortment, if I remember correctly,
Kirkland 12 yr scotch is McCallan.

Matt Parish

The Pilot Hill Gang El Dorado County Red Blend 2018

Excellent wine. Matt Parish is one to watch. Huge dark fruit flavors, full body, and a brooding mix of tobacco and leather. Long finish. Highly recommend. — 6 years ago

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Ravenswood Winery

Besieged Limited Release Old Vine Sonoma County Red Blend 2013

Picked it up for $5 at Knob Hill. Delicious bargain! — 8 years ago

Dr. Hermann

H Riesling 2016

They do actually have other wines here, but this is a favorite. Great acid and sugar balance. The knob on both feels a bit more turned up on the '16 vs the '15. — 9 years ago

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De Loach Vineyards

Heritage Reserve California Pinot Noir 2015

2015 is equally flavorful as earlier vintages. One of my favorite pilot noirs at a reasonable able price. — 9 years ago

Knob Creek

9 Years Single Barrel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

benash liquors cask strength 126.6 proof 10/1/15; bottled 6/4/25. solid. peanuty. — a year ago

Evan Williams

Single Barrel Bourbon 2012

Rhonda likes very much. On a par with knob creek. Make sure it is the single barrel. — 6 years ago

Pax Mahle Wines

The Knob Alder Springs Vineyard Syrah 2005

Still has some tannins providing structure, full somewhat reserved body with good clean finish — 6 years ago

Jean-Luc Baldès

Clos Triguedina Cahors Malbec 2013

Exactly what I was hoping for. Malbec the way my tongue likes it. Pork chops were my co-pilot. — 7 years ago

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Scott McLeod

5th Anniversary Edition The Pilot Hill Gang Matt Parish El Cabernet Sauvignon

Really well balanced wine, great balance of flavor, tanin and finish. Wish I had more — 9 years ago