Funky Buddha Brewery

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. — 11 days ago

Bob, Tom and 15 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

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
— 3 years ago

Daniel, Bob and 7 others liked this

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.
— 6 months ago

Melissa, Ira and 10 others liked this

Arianna Occhipinti

SP68 Terre Siciliane Nero d'Avola Frappato

Beautiful light red color. Refreshing and fruity, some earthy and slightly funky notes. Enjoyed this as a fresh pairing to some Indian food with friends, and looking forward to trying more from this Sicilian winemaker! — 9 months ago

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Arianna Occhipinti

SP68 Bianco Terre Siciliane Albanello Muscat of Alexandria 2015

The problem with SP68 bianco is that you always drink it young, just few months after arrival. And then you start dreaming about it somewhere in between seasons, when it's no available anymore. But luckily, there are folks who stored a bunch of 2015! Clean style orange, not funky anymore. Chamomile, amber, quince, baked peach, sunflower oil, subtle hints of VA, pickles (like in old Burgundy), tea and citrus peel. Quite fresh, well balanced, good tannin, medium+ body. It certainly lacks acidity.

Tasted on 2021-08-31
— 3 years ago

Romain and Andrew liked this

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2015

Oh yes…gimme all them funky cherries and all dat black licorice. There were also Ferrara Red Hots®️and a generous hit of black pepper. I simply adore Pegau; for all of its unapologetic character and authenticity. This 2015 brought the business tonight and was smashing with cassoulet, Toulouse sausage and duck confit. — 8 months ago

Eric, Severn and 13 others liked this

Jean François Ganevat

De Toute Beauté Nature Gamay 2015

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

romo, Shay and 4 others liked this

Frank Cornelissen

Susucaru Rosato Malvasia Blend 2021

Funky, very fruity. Like a cherryade. Enjoyable and interesting. — 2 years ago

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