Circle Creek

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Circle Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Stags crown is a delicious full bodies wine with smoky overtones and a dry finish — a month ago

Reddy Vineyards

The Circle Field Blend 2019

Unique flavor, does real high — 8 months ago

Laughing Monk Brewing

Third Circle Belgian Style Tripel

Beautiful and proof that high alc. beer with flavor can also be crisp and dry. Absolutely dangerous on a sunny day. This beer will also age very well for the next 10-12. — a year ago

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Marchesi di Barolo

Antiche Cantine Dei Marchesi Di Barolo Nebbiolo 2015

Logan Circle Valentines Day with my Sweetheart. — 4 years ago

Domaine Richeaume

Columelle Syrah Blend 2016

Exceptionally balanced -- full body, soft tannins, big but not juicy. From Columbus Circle Wines (Bob) — 6 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

Blindfold California Chardonnay Blend 2016

Surprising. The creamy, buttery mouth feel with pineapple and apricot leads you to expect a simple Chardonnay blend, but the layers go deep. In comes the Viognier with vanilla, then a lightly acidic finish with just enough toasty oak to bring you full circle. Except there are subtleties in between. Nice work. — 7 years ago

Château Martet

Réserve de Famille Bordeaux Merlot 2010

When life brings you back full circle. From Val D’Isere to Perth, Merlot 2011 — 8 years ago

Meinklang

Frizzante Pinot Noir Rosé

Floral, mineral driven, light acid.
very full circle

-drinking with sera
— 8 months ago

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Lenton Brae

Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

See previous note from February 2023. A full bodied Margaret River Cabernet - cassis and herbs. This is really good. From the dress circle Wilyabrup area of northern Margaret river with neighbours like Moss Wood, Woodlands, Vasse Felix and Cullen etc. Barb said woody notes (not meaning oak influence). All the best Margaret River Cabernet attributes with the texture and mouthfeel of an excellent Barossa Shiraz. We both loved this wine. Have the last one in mid 2025. — 3 years ago

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Laurance of Margaret River

Icon Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Picked this up at the cellar door around 7 years ago from the excellent 2009 vintage. A great combination of cassis and black currant together with Margaret River herbaceousness. Great QPR at $40 and in the dress circle Wilyabrup area. — 6 years ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Severn Goodwin Yes - out there packaging Severn - all female owners and winemaker as I recall. The bottles are great when finished as water bottles in the fridge.
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Update on the ownership of this winery - just went on line. Now owned by the Oatley family and evidence of much investment. Penfolds turned Bob Oatley into a billionaire when they paid a motza for Rosemount. Allowed them to indulge their love of ocean racing with the Super Maci “Wild Oats”.

Rowan's Creek Distillery

Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey

This afternoon/evening was our first of two baby showers. Not only were we surrounded by friends & family, but we were also surrounded by some good wine & other drinks. This was one of the selections at our whisk(e)y & cigar bar.
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Last time I had this was back at university - was nice to circle back on it so many years later.
— 7 years ago

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Maison Champy (Domaine Champy)

Les Cazetiers Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2005

2005 vintage. In a weird place. Opened two hours prior and not showing any acidity/tannins and only primary fruit (predominant dark plum flesh-not skin). Acidity/tannins started to circle back around 1.5 hours later after initially tasting. 50/50 a day two wine or a disappointment. Anyone’s guess at this point. 11.28.25. — 7 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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I haven’t drunk many ‘05 red burgs, but it’s amazing to me how many notes, for years, across a range of producers, have expressed disappointment or puzzlement about why ‘05 X or ‘05 Y is not quite firing on all cylinders.
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

I might try one GC tonight. Tom I agree the vintage was highly acclaimed perhaps the quality of the grapes led to overconfidence in the wine making process.

Girlan

Indra Südtirol-Alto Adige Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Such a strong sauv blanc, grassiness goes full circle to fruity. Love it. Its such a big white, without oak. — a year ago

Navin NayakRivka Friedman
with Navin and Rivka

Domaine Léon Barral

Valinière Faugères Mourvedre Syrah 2011

Dark and powerful. Cherries, spice, and leather. Great find at the Cherry Circle Room at the Chicago Athletic Club. — 4 years ago

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Rusden

Full Circle Mataro 2009

Delicious - dark fruits, liquorice, leather, a rich wine, but not heavy in tannins. — 6 years ago

Schramsberg Vineyards

J. Schram Brut Rosé 2011

I just finished reading a wine spectator article about California sparklers and the praise for the 2010 offering. After a bunk half bottle of 2014 Blanc de Blanc at Bourbon & Bubbles, this sucker saved the day. Best offering I’ve had from Schramsberg in as long as I can remember.
$136 Riddler’s Circle Club shipment
The 2011 J. Schram Rosé immediately pleases the eye with its copper tinged, pale salmon color. It opens with aromas of cherry and peach cobbler, balanced by aspects of baked pineapple, apricot, marzipan and roasted pear. layers of candied citrus, lemon meringue and nectarine suffuse the pallet, with honey and brown sugar adding additional complexity. Rich, fruitful and closing with a tangy long finish, this wine is truly a feast for the senses.
Varietal Composition: 69% Chardonnay, 31% Pinot Noir
Barrel Fermentation: 40%
Alcohol: 12.6%
Suggested Retail: $160
— 6 years ago

Think Outside the Circle

Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Good with rare steak. Me like. — 8 years ago