Blue Moon Brewing Company

Beta Wine

Montecillo Vineyard Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

In honor of the Beta Wine, Spring allocation day (the 2021 Lupina and Maus), I decided to check into the 2021 “Montecillo” which was released last Fall. Based off previous experience, I poured into a decanter about an hour prior to service and then enjoyed over then next five hours; and this just continued to slowly reveal more layers as the minutes rolled by. The 2021 pours a deep, slightly hazy ruby color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart, mostly black fruit: currants (for dayzzzzz!), blackberries, Montmorency cherry, tobacco, pencil shavings, a touch of Poblano pepper, a kiss of VA, and abundant, racy minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is extremely long and grippy. Dark to the core, this wine. And yet, there is a depth to the soul that makes it so accessible. Like listening to Portishead, Live at the Roseland NYC. Profound. If Lupina, Maus, Paratus and Hamilton draw any similarities, this will be a really fun vintage of Ketan’s wines to follow for decades to come. Drink now with patience and through 2051. — 12 days ago

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Kamen Estate Wines

Moon Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

2021 vintage. Not a fan of Sonoma Cabs (excepting the old late 70's-mid 90's Laurel Glen efforts). Exceptional polish and harmony for a great but new vintage release. Medium body. Drinking verry nicely now but should really start strutting its stuff in 3-4 years. A "pretty" Sonoma Cab. 10.30.24. — 5 months ago

Ted, Bob and 8 others liked this
Norman Gennaro

Norman Gennaro Premium Badge

Wow showing this well, this young, is surprising.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Norman Gennaro Was expecfing chunkiness but that was nowhere to be found. It was almost too smooth.

Trader Moon

Honey Moon California Viognier 2023

This pairs well with green enchiladas — 13 days ago

Trader Moon

Moon X Black Pinot Noir

paired this with a pot roast, a christmas movie, a new vacuum cleaner, and a fluffy robe - it was lovely. it’s a little on the sweeter side for a pinot but still has the dry punch on the back end. label could have some more interest but overall it’s a solid wine, would probably buy again — 3 months ago

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Kamen Estate Wines

Estate Grown Moon Mountain District Sauvignon Blanc

As good a sau blanc you can get — 10 months ago

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Repris

Moon Mountain Vineyard Petit Verdot 2015

Always great especially on Thanksgiving Eve! — a year ago

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Mollydooker Wines

Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz 2021

AEL
8.9

Granular, ripe and heavy. Syrupy berry and smokey notes. Quite smooth. Enjoyable? Yes. Whopping alcohol level? Yes. Worth fifty bucks? No. At mom's. — a month ago

Blue Farm

Anne Katherina Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Donald Patz
9.3

This lovely Pinot Noir shows a compelling aroma of clove, cherry, raspberry, black tea with soft tannins and a refreshing finish. I’d drink it again! — 4 months ago

Douglas, Ray and 2 others liked this

Heidsieck & Co.

Monopole Blue Top Brut Champagne Blend

Scratches that itch. Hard to tell whether it’s a “true champagne” or a very good cremant, but at closeout prices who cares? 90. — 6 months ago

Dawn, Rob and 3 others liked this

Dr. Loosen

Blue Slate Kabinett Mosel Riesling 2022

Pale straw color. Smells sweet tastes like tangy white grape juice, with a touch of lemon chiffon pie. Smooth. — a year ago

Andrew and Ericsson liked this