Elbows Bend

Bend

California Cabernet Sauvignon

Had in Tokyo, great jammy cab. — 6 months ago

Bruna Grimaldi

Scassa Superiore Barbera d'Alba

Drank at Flights in Bend — 4 years ago

Left Bend

Sierra Morena Camel Hill Vineyards Red Blend 2017

Slightly rough, Could use a lil more bottle time — 4 years ago

Mike liked this

Azienda Agricola Brovia

Villero Barolo Nebbiolo 2008

This bottle was also part of the really fun ensemble of Barolos, generously shared and curated by our friend Tim.

Again, served blind after a lengthy slow-ox and we knew we were drinking Barolo but that’s it. No obvious signs of age. On the nose, bright red fruits, herbs, dead flowers and tar...but was all knees and elbows, even with all of the air it was given. Abundant structure. This had to be a classic case of yet to be realized potential.

The shroud was pulled and...I’ll be damned, a 2008 Brovia “Villero”. I’m sort of surprised how much of an infant this wine seemed to be. I have little doubt these will age gracefully for decades to come.
— 5 years ago

Paul, Romain and 24 others liked this

Domaine Giraud

Prémices Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Bend 2019

Blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre, deep inky red color with aromas of ripe berry fruits and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of black raspberry, ripe cherry and blackberry with black pepper, cacao and earth notes, vivid acidity nice structure. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit and spice character. Good now will still cellar. — 6 months ago

Tom, Anthony and 2 others liked this

La Ca' Nova

Montestefano Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2017

Really enjoyed this. I did decant just to get the tannins a little smoother a little quicker. Smooth and balanced, no elbows. Great sipping and food wine. TBL — 4 years ago

Daniel P., Tom and 10 others liked this

Brancaia

XMAS Toscana SuperTuscan Bend

So wonderful!! LOVE IT!! Had New Years Eve 2020. — 5 years ago

Still Bend

Edna Valley Pinot Noir

Bright Cellars sent it. Great bottle of pure love in a bottle. — 4 years ago

Monica Zeller-Battreall
with Monica

Left Bend

Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Oak needs to mellow, but overall very tasty — 5 years ago

Adam, Josh and 3 others liked this