Fascination
Lillian Winery
California Syrah 2006
Cirq
Treehouse Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012
2012 CIRQ Estate Treehouse Pinot Noir. Michael Browne’s (of Kosta Browne) personal project which as I understand is an homage to the Summers he spent at a ‘Circus Camp’ in his youth. Treehouse is an amazing hilltop (stunning elevation) property in west Sonoma County with red, iron-rich soil surrounded by (say what?) coastal cypress trees. I had the pleasure of visiting, hosted by Damon Wong, and it's an amazing Vineyard. Unlike anything else I've ever seen. I can understand Michael's fascination with it. The wine: On the nose, red fruits, cedarbox, with notes of rhubarb and fennel. On the palate, pomegranate, kirsch, black tea, spices, roasted herbs along with hints of black truffles and white pepper. Beautiful texture. Lengthy finish. Classic expression of Pinot Noir. If I had to distinguish it from Kosta Browne from a flavor-perspective, I would say higher acidity and a bit of tannin give it a quality more accustom to Grand Cru Burgundy which is not bad company. I'm a fan. Congrats to Michael as well as his partner in this project, my friend Kenny Rochford, one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. — 7 years ago
Clos Canereccia
Corse Red Blend 2013
I have a fascination and tend to like the wines from Corsica, a lot. It's been a while for this one at 9 years old but it is drinking beautifully now with room to go!
Really nice, like a hypothetical blend of a Chianti Classico and a Bandol Rouge. Darker with no bricking yet so it's holding up very well for 9 years of age. The nose and palate are very expressive with red and blue fruits, spice, and a nice tension from the acidity that keeps things fresh, while the fruit and spice abound. Slightly more than medium in body, tannin and acidity, the alcohol is med+ on the label but tastes integrated. Nose, palate and finish are med+. All in harmony here and has another 5+ easy. — 2 years ago
Foreign Objects Beer Company
Fascination Street DDH IPA
Foreign Objects Brewing “Fascination Street” DDH IPA 7.5% ABV — 5 years ago
Maybach Family Vineyards
Materium Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Inspired by a recent posting here I popped and shared this with friends that much like I have deviated from "The 100 pts. fascination".
Certainly a very impressive wine it is also a bit predictable what it takes these days to garner that perfect rating from a certain palate. — 7 years ago
Veuve Ste Dorée
Grande Fascination Brut Champagne Blend
Decent. Refreshing acidic. Works well for lunch with fresh local fish — 3 years ago
Rovellotti
Chioso Dei Pomi Ghemme Nebbiolo 2011
Continuing my fascination with Alto Piemonte... — 5 years ago
Domaine Laurent Roumier
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2012
anyone asks me about the burgandy nose, gonna point them here. mouthfeel a bit on the meaty side and kept tannin inline. good bottle to wean the CCCC (callie cult cab crew) off their unholy fascination... or not, as who wants more competition for burgs;-) — 7 years ago
Korbel
Rouge Red Blend
Amazing. Depth of flavor, subtlety, and fascination in a bottle. — 7 years ago
Jeroen Koenen
Alas, my last bottle of this wine…
Rich but cool in texture. Not hot nor jammy. Wonderful balance. Fresh black fruit, touches of black olive, damp earth, dark chocolate and black pepper.
Have followed this particular wine and vintage for over 12 years now, and I loved every bottle for its balance, complexity, hedonism and ability to deliver FUN!
Excellent QPR, as well.
Shafer’s Relentless, SQN, Bedrock and Lillian were my introduction to, and jumpstarted my fascination for, American Syrah back then…. and I am so glad to say that many more bottles and labels have found their way into my cellar. 🖤 — a year ago