Big Sky Collection

Peirano Estate Vineyards

The Heritage Collection Lodi Petite Sirah 2021

Big, dark, fruity, dry and tannic. Will this even post? 🤞
Listening to Sublime
— a month ago

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Doug Powers

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@Dave, it’ll probably post about the same time that this wine is finally ready to drink!! 🤷

Domaine Saint Préfert

Collection Charles Giraud Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2007

Big, rich with more structure than the 2007 St. Prefert Reserve Auguste Favier. Deeper too. Outstanding CdP. — 6 years ago

Lyle, Josh and 9 others liked this

The Hess Collection

Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Paul K
8.9

RP 95 and WE 93 This is good. It has a great nose, it’s well balanced, and has good structure, may be a bit simple, but sometimes I love that. There’s a purity of fruit that I like as well. I just don’t love the profile. I wanted to, but there is an earthiness / mushroom that was out of place IMO. Both on the nose and palate. Great deal on this right now and I was going to pick up volume (I’m stocking up on ‘16’s, think it’s gonna pay off big) just not on this one. Please give me a hollar if you have this and think it’s great. — 7 years ago

Shay, Tom and 19 others liked this

Truett-Hurst

Estate Single Vineyard Collection Zinfandel 2013

Teldeschi vineyard. Big powerful zin but very smooth. — 7 years ago

The Hess Collection

Lion Tamer Napa Valley Red Blend

This dark ruby wine’s nose shows bright red cherry and plum, black pepper and hint of vanilla. The palate features big fruit, mocha and a nice savory tobacco edge. Great tannins and acidity make it a wonderful wine to pair with beef. The oak treatment is beneficial, not overdone. The wine finishes strong with fruity earth notes. — 7 years ago

P, Jonathan and 8 others liked this

Deep Sky Vineyard

Big Bang 2015

Deep flavor pop, perfect example of southern Arizona wine — 8 years ago

Jean-Philippe Fichet

Bourgogne Aligoté 2015

Big sky w/ prosciutto mushroom cream sauce linguine and Greek salad — 8 years ago

The Hess Collection

Lion Tamer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

One of my now favorite cabs. Big, good tannins. Will buy another — 5 years ago

Mount Veeder Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

This Sunday evening after my work weekend; which was actually one 12 hr. Shift short; (Covid vaccine #2 kicked my behind! ⛑). I have opened this Napa Cabernet!. I am the only wine Connoisseur in the household so my collection is humble and am trying to desperately NOT open certain wines!
I have to remind myself that wine has its journey and sometimes it is just awesome to taste a wine where it is at in this moment!
Sure this might be better in five years, this wine is delicious and reasonably priced! Presents with mild Tannins, Bing Cherry, cedar big time, pencil lead, soft vanilla, mocha and subtle baking spices!
No regrets! Cheers to your work week! Vintage
2018
— 5 years ago

Daniel, Severn and 24 others liked this
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Ron R thank you sir! 😁
Laura Purdy

Laura Purdy

Congrats on #2 - all I wanted afterward was sleep and Gatorade

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Diamond Collection Black Label Claret California Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Blackberry and plum aroma. In the mouth it’s heavier, spicier, and hotter. It brings in wood, black pepper, and pretty strong acidity. It might settle down with some air. But first impressions is that it’s big and interesting, and a good value. — 7 years ago

Jean-Charles Boisset (JCB)

No. 81 Sonoma Collection Chardonnay 2016

Big fella! Very oaky , very much our style — 7 years ago

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Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Diamond Collection Gold Label Monterey County Chardonnay 2016

I’m not a big pro at white wines but wanted something refreshing to sit outside with to enjoy today’s cooler weather. I normally like unoaked Chardonnays but I do like Francis Coppola wines so thought I’d try this one. It’s very dry with tropical fruit tastes. Has a nice long finish that makes you want the next sip. Now all I need is some sharp white cheese and crackers! — 8 years ago

P, Dawn and 15 others liked this
Denise Deen

Denise Deen

This is one of my favorite Chardonnays! Especially very chilled, sipping on a hot evening paired with cheese and rosemary crackers!!
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Cheers @Sharon B ! Congrats on your spotlight!
Sharon B

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@Neil Valenzuela thank you Neil!

Edge Hill

Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2010

I’ve built up a collection of different vintages on these Edge Hill thanks to @Martin G Rivard introducing me to them. Definitely a decant Chardonnay & day 2 drinker, like a big Cabernet. — 8 years ago

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@Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher @David L 12 is the all time best vintage I’ve ever had. 2 hour decant and it drinks like a Batard Montrachet!!
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Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Each vintage has been great so far,
Have to find a Batard to do a side by side, never tried
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@Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher @Martin G Rivard I’ve had the 12 a half a dozen times in the past year. 2/3 hours decanting and it without a doubt is one of the finest California Chardonnay’s ever. Generalizing... The 12s are much more approachable than the 10s upon release.

The Hess Collection

The Lion Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

This wine pairs perfectly with a ribeye especially right after you just ate a nice juicy piece. It’s a bit in the dry side but it has a big berry flavor with some, I think, espresso flavor when it’s still a bit cool. That changes over to a chocolate flavor on your cheeks but also seemed to slip away after it warmed up further. The berry flavor lingers in your mouth along with the dry finish so that’s nicer than most dry wines. Overall it has a lot of depth and is pretty fun to taste. Since it was $150 and a dry wine, I tended to rate it a bit down since I’m not into dry wines and probably better wines for less. I rate it a A-/B+ because of the above. — 5 years ago

The Hess Collection

Special Cuvée Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Cherry notes, big, big wine. Very good. — 6 years ago

Big Basin Vineyards

Old Corral Syrah 2013

Highly recommend the "Gems From Our Library" Tasting Series from Big Basin Vineyard, if this is not in your collection.

— 6 years ago

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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection Lot No. 5 Field Blend 2017

This wine was marked on clearance - big mistake! It’s worthy of a lot more than what we paid! Full bodied and great tasting. — 7 years ago

Sparkman Cellars

Kingpin Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Drank in Big Sky on 3/28/2019. Vintage 2014 — 7 years ago

Big Sky Brewing

Summer Honey Seasonal Ale

The Summer Honey from Big Sky Brewing is a light and crisp beer with a dash of honey (without being too sweet!!). A perfect refresher after a hike to a beautiful alpine lake! @Taylor Angino, we'll enjoy it with you next time!🏔🐻🐿 — 8 years ago

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Taylor Angino

Taylor Angino

Dad I’ve had this! I love it!
P A

P A

@Taylor Angino it was a fun beer in a great place Cheers 🍻
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Amuse Bouche

Napa Valley Red Blend 2006

Mike R
9.5

When you pop one and decant and then taste you never really know what to expect but gratefully my family on Delectable has helped me so much - I know it is holidays speaking but we have so much as a group to thankful for - to you and yours - have a glorious holiday

This wine has been resting for a long time - I have decided to start drinking wines that I was storing as I cannot take them with me so Dilly Dilly

What a wine what a wine what a mighty good wine

Dark purplish red as is the season - when I taste I immediately smile and laugh with hohoho sound - the smell is amazing with all the kitchen sink ingredients but somehow I smell mistletoe and cinnamon - ''tis the season again" - and the finish is long like when you watch a big snowflake fall from the sky - it takes forever and ever

Starting my annual Christmas wine journey and again thank you folks for making the wine taste even better with your likes and comments - more wine to come tonight and tomorrow

Smiling for so many reasons and happy holiday
— 9 years ago

Mike, Jason and 32 others liked this
Norman

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Merry Christmas Mike. Hope to meet you in person on 2018 although I feel I know you already.
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@Phil A @Norman Gennaro @Anna Sangiacomo @David Friedman thanks for the comments and merry Christmas
Paul K

Paul K

It’s fun to hear someone describe that feeling after an amazing sip of wine. Great community indeed. Merry Christmas to you sir. Here’s to many more great sips in 2018! 🍷