Grape And Grain

Grape Creek Vineyards

Grand Rouge Sangiovese Blend 2022

Super smooth, light and slightly sweet. Red berries on the nose, with a very clean finish. Easy to drink, and goes great with dark chocolate. — 23 days ago

Kyle Eubank
with Kyle

The Grape Grinder

Paarl Pinotage 2023

Good with food. — 5 months ago

Nadine Pierce
with Nadine

Nikka Whisky Distilling Company

Coffey Grain Whisky

Very smooth and easy to drink. Had some hard candy notes on the nose and taste. — 2 years ago

Alpha Estate

Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro 2018

2018 vintage. Roasted red plum, cranberry, stewed cherries, graphite, leather, muted spice, dried herb. Good structure. Less Nebbiolo-like than other examples of the grape, incorporating a little more ripeness and baked quality to the fruit. — 5 years ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

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Interesting grape and domaine

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Rkatsiteli 2017

Extremely complex and full of acidity. Aromatics of lemon, Granny Smith apple, basil, wet stones and rubber. The pallet features flavors of lemon pith, peach, green apple and slate. Straw colored and lively. Hint of fruity sweetness on the finish. Nice FLX expression of this outstanding Eastern European grape! — 6 years ago

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Grape Creek Vineyards

Texas Viognier 2016

Great quality Texas wine. I was very surprised! — 8 years ago

Grape Creek Vineyards

Texas Hill Country Merlot 2014

What a merlot should taste like. 2014 on September 2017 — 9 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend

Ridge Three Valleys 2023
Sonoma County, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A classic Sonoma field blend composed of 71% Zinfandel, 16% Carignane, 9% Petite Sirah, 2% Mataro, and 2% Alicante Bouschet. Crafted in Ridge’s signature transparent style, this vintage leans toward a riper and more fruit-driven expression than many of the winery’s other bottlings.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackberry preserves, ripe plum, black cherry, and raspberry compote dominate, supported by touches of black pepper and baking spice.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with polished tannins and a broad, generous texture. The fruit lingers across the palate with a warm, persistent finish.

Food Pairings
A natural companion for barbecue, smoked meats, burgers, and hearty pizza.

Verdict
While impeccably made, this is one of the few Ridge wines that didn’t quite resonate with my palate. It leans a bit too jammy and overripe for my preference, though lovers of rich, fruit-forward California reds will likely find plenty to enjoy.

Did You Know?
Ridge has long been one of California’s pioneers of ingredient transparency, listing the exact grape composition directly on the label.

🍷 Personal Pick
I truly love Ridge wines, but I’d still reach for Lytton Springs or Geyserville before this bottling. If bold, juicy Zinfandel blends are your style, however, this one could easily become a favorite.
— 25 days ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Grape juice. In a good way. — 6 months ago

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Michele Chiarlo

Nivole Moscato d'Asti 2018

M. Chiarlo’s Moscato d’Asti is also available in a 375ml which is a nice size to pop open after a nice meal. A slight effervescence wine with a light golden color. Aromas of sweet fresh stone fruits and citrus layered with a bit of floral spice. On the palate flavors of peaches and apricots with a grape-like character. Medium finish ending with citrus, sweet spice and honey notes. A favorite, great value! Grab a 750ml for a larger crowd! — 6 years ago

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Hobel Wines

The Grain Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Shay A
9.4

The owners of Hobel Wines came to town and put on a nice tasting, while also detailing their history. Very nice people and wines. They make two wines, both Cabernets from Calistoga. TRB is the winemaker.

I preferred this over The Figure. This could be a dead ringer for a Rivers-Marie Cabernet. TRB signature style of showing the entire fruit spectrum...raspberries, black cherry, blueberries. Dark cocoa in the middle showing a finish that turned more herbal and savory. Really enjoyable.
— 7 years ago

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G.D. Vajra

Kyè Langhe Freisa 2021

As suggested by “Martinelli,” I sampled a novel grape variety from Piedmont. Initially characterized by its tannic and acidic profile, the grape exhibited a remarkable transformation, achieving a more harmonious balance over time. — 5 months ago

Listel

Sable de Camargue Grain de Gris Rosé Blend

I don't know how it actually tastes on its own - made sangria with it using fruit/berries, mint, grenadine, and infused vodka. Delightful! $13 — 10 months ago

Grape Creek Vineyards

Bellissimo Sangiovese Blend 2019

Wonderfully rich Super Tuscan. — 4 years ago

Deb Stargardt
with Deb

The Grape Republic

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2014

Lighter bodied with lots of raspberry and cherry fruit. — 6 years ago

Jaillance

Tradition Clairette de Die

Gott, men sött. — 7 years ago

Grape Creek Vineyards

Mosaic Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015


Excellent blend of cab sav, Merlot, and cab franc
— 9 years ago