Dark Horse Brewing Co.

Enfield Wine Co.

Heron Lake Vineyard Chardonnay 2020

Quite Chablis like. Just 600 bottles made. Not super complex. More on the subtle side. Lemon and touch herbs 🌿. 12.8%. One of the the producers which are on the burgh side of the spectrum. — 3 months ago

Ira, Rob and 3 others liked this

Matchbook Wine Co.

The Arsonist California Petit Verdot Blend 2015

2019 vintage. A nice blend. Dry and dark enough for my taste with a complex and interesting palette — 7 months ago

La Jota Vineyard Co.

Howell Mountain Merlot 2012

Dark, highly concentrated grilled plums, pencil lead, nutmeg. — 8 months ago

Clos du Val Wine Co.

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1978

An “intermezzo” as we prepared for the reds flights. This was served blind. The 1978 shows really young for its age. Most at the table, including myself, were convinced that this was classified growth Bordeaux with maybe 20-30 years of age. However at least one of us thought it was Napa…and whoa. The color was dark and handsome though there was some sediment (to expected). The fruit was bright but I felt it was secondary to the dried leaf tobacco, earth and leather notes. There was good acid too. Tannins have integrated. Lots of wows when this was revealed while the Napa holdouts gave a smile. Bravo. This could easily live well for another 10 or so years. — a year ago

Romain, Peter and 12 others liked this

Rock Wall Wine Co.

The Palindrome California Tannat 2016

Aged Yolo County Tannat. With a whimsical name. Dark color with a rusty edge. Smells a bit funky. Spike of berry liquor. Hint of wood chips. Flavors are very heavy on the black currant with a hint of plummy-ness. Might be a bit past perfection. Not as much as much tannin and funk as some Tannat, but has plenty of style. Drinks a bit like a French wine. Wonder who is using these grapes now that Rockwall is out of business? — 6 months ago

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Dark Horse Wines

The Original No. 01 A California Big Red Blend

Best, deep red, not too fruity, but could get deeper. Very close to what I normally want for deep red quote out being bitter or to sweet. — 10 months ago

La Jota Vineyard Co.

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Within a few minutes the opening notes change from what was lighter fruit to dark notes with bitter lace of coffee, fig, and bark. Cranberries sparkle through as an acidic tone then takes over with a tight and elegant finish. — 5 months ago

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Dark Horse Wines

California Pinot Grigio

A bit dryer for a Pinot grigio; can really taste the lemon and apples. Pretty decent for the price. — 7 months ago

Dark Horse

The Original Big Red Blend 2021

Balance, still good a few nights after opening. Strong open and smooth finish. — 8 months ago