Funky Blender

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2006

Double decanted two nights before service. The 2006 pours a deep, slightly hazy garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with a mix of desiccated fruit and funky umami notes: bruised and desiccated strawberry, red rope licorice, nori, Cherry Dr. Pepper, cracked black pepper and leather. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is forever long and saline; it just hangs around forever. Initially, this came across as bit backward but it really gained power and character the more time it spent in the glass. Drink now with patience and through 2036. — 2 months ago

Bob, Tom and 16 others liked this

Scholium Project

The Prince In His Caves Farina Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Wowza! Candied lychees, peach, grapefruit, chalk. Funky, deep orange, and delightful! — 4 years ago

Jonathan, Ericsson and 3 others liked this

Catherine et Pierre Breton

Trinch Bourgueil Cabernet Franc

Yummy, funky, drinkable, and lovely! Got the cool smokey and green nose, tannins appear quick, green. Acid. But also this subtlety integrated fruit. I like! — 5 years ago

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Azienda Agricola COS

Terre Siciliane Frappato 2022

Nariz: frambuesa, cereza agria, fósforos, piedra volcánica

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M/M+, Alcohol M

Fresco y con buena acidez. Menos funky que otros vintages. Muy bueno.
— 8 months ago

Melissa, Ira and 10 others liked this

Azienda Agricola COS

Pithos Rosso Vittoria Nero d'Avola Frappato 2017

Nariz: cereza agria, frambuesa, piedra volcanica, pimienta, algo funky

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M+, Alcohol M
— 4 years ago

Daniel, Bob and 7 others liked this

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2016

Delicious. Decently pronounced but not overwhelming tannins, a very savory and slightly funky profile. Paired equally well with alligator sauce piquante and a sopresetta Neapolitan pizza. — 5 years ago

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Romain Fitoussi

Romain Fitoussi

😍😍😍😍
Romain Fitoussi

Romain Fitoussi

Cuvée Corcelette is amazing too

Jean François Ganevat

De Toute Beauté Nature Gamay 2015

Super funky out of the gates, but settled down with air 😜🥳🍓 — 2 years ago

romo, Shay and 4 others liked this

Roagna

Dolcetto d'Alba 2021

Nice but not as lush, farmy, and funky as previous vintages. Acids are prominent and lean toward Barbera. Tart raspberry and sour cherry, touch of cola, good minerals. More from the Astor Wines Piedmont sale. 05/06/23 — 2 years ago

Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet (Hervé Souhaut)

La Souteronne Vin de Pays de l'Ardèche Gamay

This is funk on funk on funk. I thought it was a fantastic bottle. Not a light Gamay by any stretch of the imagination. On the nose this reeks of hay and barnyard with a wet stone note. Fantastic tart red fruit on the pallet with a wonderful lingering finish. if you are not into funky natural wines this may not be the bottle for you. But given the style of the producer I felt this fell fantastically into the style of wine that Souhaut makes. — 5 years ago

La Stoppa

Ageno Malvasia di Candia Blend 2010

After work grilled cheese and orange wine it’s the little things! I love these wines for some they are a little too funky but I always find them to be on the nicer side of natural! This taste of Orange peel and herbs and dry earth 😋😋 — 5 years ago

Paul, Sharon and 12 others liked this
Shawn Thompson

Shawn Thompson

It is the little things! Nice review and comfort pairing. Cheers 🍷
Stuart Scheff

Stuart Scheff

Great review. I’m in full agreement