KRISTIE

9.4

A spiced wine that simmers with the allure of an Autumn’s eve. Our special recipe, when served warm, fills the night air with the spirits of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, dispelling the chill of the season. — 4 years ago

Tom Garland

9.5

National rum day.....waaahhhh, wine break.

Time for a Mai Tai...the original Trader Vic 1944 recipe...not those bastardized fruit juice/grenadine versions!

2 ounces good blended aged rums..I use 1 oz el Dorado 15 yrs and 1 oz 12 year Appelton estate
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1/4 ounce simple syrup
1/3 ounce orgeat syrup
1/2 ounce orange curacao

Combine all ingredients with 12 oz CRUSHED ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and pour..garnish with a mint sprig AND ENJOY!!!! — 5 years ago

with Brenda

Jack Butler

9.0

Big, bold, and complex. This one is not for the faint of heart! — 8 years ago

David Shaw

9.2

Purple, moderate plus pigment extraction. Floral and cherry notes in nose, not sure about black olive as someone else noted, but some herbal and barrel toast notes, yes. Flavors of cherry peel and berry with depth and length. A hint of black pepper in aftertaste after its been open an hour. Restrained acidity and alcohol, soft mouthfeel, tannins largely missing in action but not needed, just inexpressive or well hidden. Not a typical wine producer which is what makes them special; Michael typically puts his own spin on the wines he makes. Paired well with a hearty but light pork and tomato lasagna I made using a Cooks Illustrated recipe from their cookbook — 4 years ago

Dennis P.

8.9

This may sound silly, but I bought this bottle after watching a Martha Stewart cooking show on preparing Coq Au Vin. Yeah, I admit it, Im A Martha Stewart fan . She said" I always use my finest cognac."

Yes I paid a small fortune to cook chicken with cognac, but I followed the recipe.

I'm not a big cognac guy, but ...........................

Very smooth, my guests love this stuff, and the dinner was a hit too.

40% alc/vol. Product of France. — 6 years ago

markus gould

8.9

what a special drink!
ancient recipe of piedmont winemakers using barolo, china-bark and plenty of (partially medicinal) herbs.
curing your upset stomach after a heavy meal, and it's said that it may heal emerging flu if taken in time...

who needs more proof that alcohol is remedy..? — 9 years ago

Tom Garland

9.3

Christmas dinner...oven roasted chicken and bread salad from the Zuni cafe recipe...yum.

Over 1 hour decant (chunky and fine sediment). A wonderous inky ruby red color. On the nose: BlackBerry, smoke, spice, cedar. Taste: blueberry, minerals, forest floor, that Cos spice...with a raspberry current finish...full body with structure and plenty of acidity to keep it fresh.

Special bottle for us...our son's birth year and holding a 6 liter bottle for 21st bday in 5 years! — 4 years ago

with Brenda

Randy Boesch

9.2

Wonderful Merlot. Blackberry , Black Cherry , some dark chocolate and oak. Had this with a spaghetti squash and special meat sauce recipe. Fantastic pairing. — 5 years ago

with Brandon

Paulo Ribeiro

9.5

Last of pappy's recipe that I've got in the house. Time to go hunting... — 7 years ago