Ground Work

Drinkward Peschon

"Entre Deux Mères" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Drinking really nicely right now. Rides the middle ground perfectly between old school and modern Napa cabs. If anything leans more old school. Not a bad vintage for this bottle given that the critics poo-poo 2011. — 2 years ago

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Springfield Estate

The Work of Time Red Blend 2015

Beautiful blend. Can't go wrong for the money — 3 years ago

Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Great wine Amy received as a gift for all her hard work. Very heavy bottle — 4 years ago

Brewer-Clifton

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2016

Big body Pinot, dark fruit blackberries, hints of cola, long on the palette, wonderful wine after a long day of work! — 2 years ago

Southold Farm + Cellar

Charlatan's Work Grenache Blend 2019

S Wood
9.3

Brush my teeth with syrah garnacha — 3 years ago

Cibonne

Côtes de Provence Tibouren Rosé 2018

When the weather is in the 80s, an aquatic happy hour is in order!

We’re excited to try this rosé, made primarily from the Tibouren grape, coming from the Côtes de Provence AOC of France.

Clos Cibonne has been in the loving hands of the Roux family since 1793. Due to the hard work and dedication of this family, the vineyard from which this wine comes was among the 18 designated “Cru Classés” in the Côtes de Provence 1950 classification, an indication of its quality. You may attribute Tibouren’s inclusion in the list of legally-permissible varieties in the Côtes de Provence AOC to the Roux family, as well.

This rosé is 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache. It was made by direct press, giving it a paler hue, fermented in stainless steel, and aged biologically for 12 months in large, 100-year-old oak foudres under a thin layer of yeast (known as a “fleurette”), a process similar to that used to create Fino Sherry in Spain (where the “fleurette” is called the “flor”).

The result is a crisp, elegant expression with delicate lemon, gooseberry, white peach, chamomile, blanched almond, and clay notes. It also has a savory element that I’m having a hard time putting my finger on, perhaps it’s soft white cheese, along with great structure and texture.

Clos Cibonne, Tibouren, Cru Classé, Côtes de Provence, Vintage 2018, ABV 13.5%.
— 3 years ago

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Dawn E.

@Vanessa Cheers! Absolutely a favorite!
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Vanessa

@Dawn E. It was l-o-v-e-l-y 💕💕💕💕 and so unique. We loved it.

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

2005 vintage. Almost tastes like it could have been released last week. Super youthful with dark berry and plum blasts. Decent structure but not oppressive. Catching this one just below the top of the bell curve. Hopefully, you’ve got more than one bottle kicking around on a piece of ground in your hometown. Other-worldly now but methinx it’s about to get even better. Last tasted in mid-June and same score but this bottle was slightly better. Seek this out-now. — 2 years ago

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Adelsheim

Breaking Ground Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir

Rainy day, brownies and Adelsheim pinot noir — 3 years ago

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Masi

Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2015

Masi was in the forefront of the work to identify the historic "cru" vineyard sites for Amarone. The ‘15 is a big rich powerful wine. Deep Ruby, aromas of ripe dark fruits, floral and tobacco spice notes. On the palate ripe blackberry flavors, dried plum and licorice with cacao and espresso spice. Rich soft tannins, long finish, well balanced ending with nutty toasty spice. Very Nice. Good now but has plenty of aging room! A joy! — 4 years ago

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