Terry Hoage Vineyards
Some Young Punks
Passion Has Red Lips Red Blend
At the Stanford Grill with Rich and Marsha. Also previously with Terry and Marie. — 5 years ago
Burly
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Have dinner at table 28 with Jeremy and Terry Little rock Arkansas — 4 years ago
No Girls Wines
La Paciencia Vineyard Grenache 2013
My contribution for a massive Grenache theme wine tasting (being as socially distanced as possible). This was alongside Cayuse God Only Knows, a 2011 No Girls Grenache, SQN Female, Saxum Terry Hogue, Lillian Grenache, 06 and 07 Beaucastel, and others.
Broken record, I know, but these wines are insanely delicious and so well crafted. Very much in the “love it or hate it” style, as typical with Cayuse wines. Much more spice and herbal lift here compared to the 2011. Stemmy, black peppercorn dusted rhubarb, olive, and smoked cherry jerky aromatics. Vibrant, almost nervy, on the palate with beautiful acidity. On the palate, it’s a back and forth between saline, iron driven savory notes and underripe fleshy red fruits. Compared to their Syrah, this is always a bit lighter and more bright. Seems to be drinking at peak. — 4 years ago
Catherine et Pierre Breton
Nuits d'Ivresse Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 2012
2012 Breton Nuits D’Iveresse and Terry Riley’s masterpiece. This wine is bottles without sulfur and is recommended to be consumed quickly after release. Here we are 7 years from vintage and it is in a magical spot. Smoky cherries & firm grippy texture. Aromatics are perfumed & elegant. It pairs beautifully with the minimalist piece as these types of wines and this style of music are so misunderstood. The need to classify & quantify doesn’t fit in either place here. Simply great Cabernet Franc and great music. — 5 years ago
"Odedi"
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose with black fruits, cedar, spices and chocolates.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, vanilla, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.
Spicy and tangy on the finish with soft tannins.
This 11 year old GSM blend from Paso Robles is complex and tasty.
Needed a couple of hours to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
This Single Vineyard is rich and extracted. Fruit forward with a nice mouthfeel. Delicious.
Robert Parker 97 points.
I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. Paired beautifully with the Prosciutto.
A blend of 51% Syrah, 31% Grenache and 18% Mourvedre.
15.2% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$200. — 6 months ago