High Noon Spirits Company
Hermann J. Wiemer
Estate Bottled and Grown Dry Riesling 2018
Voted best Riesling in 2018 by Wine & Spirits magazine. Lovely! It is smooth and crisp with high acidity. — 4 years ago
J.M. Labruyere
Prologue Propriétaire de Vignes Grand Cru Champagne Blend
The 17th century saw an explosion of beverage options in Europe. Spirits were coming into their own, flavoring with hops was finally the standard for beer, and chocolate, coffee, and tea began flowing from overseas. Wine was no longer the only kid on the block, and had to offer something new to stay on top.
Sparkles in wine due to second fermentations were nothing new, but it was the leap in English glassmaking technology in the 1620s with coal-firing that allowed them to be harnessed. No longer would there be constant risk of bottles exploding from pressure, and bubbles came ever more into vogue - much to the chagrin of the great advocates of still blanc de noirs Champagne, Dom Perignon and the Marquis de Saint-Evremond. But there was no holding back the tide, and by the end of the century sparkling Champagne was the drink of choice for high courts across Europe.
(This is adapted from notes for Le Dû’s Wines ‘History of Wine 1453AD-Present’ seminar, where this wine was poured.) — 5 years ago
St. George Spirits
Breaking & Entering Bourbon Whiskey
I have long been a fan of St. George for a long time, and this confirms my high opinion of them. Nose of rye spice with vanilla and bananas foster, and on the taste, honey-sweetened tea with clove and pepper, masala tea spices, oak, and bitter chocolate. Orange emerges immediately on the finish with subsequent honey. — 3 years ago
Puchang Wine
Rkatsiteli 2017
Italian wine consultant.
15% of Italian Riesling is in this wine.
Since 1970's China Government try to stop people drinking high alcohol spirits, they invested more
money and suport to produce wines. In the era of 2000, Hong Kong wine lover, he wants to do some crazy difficult with impossible story. — 3 years ago
Terrazas de Los Andes
Reserva High Altitude Vineyards Malbec 2017
Lake placid wine n spirits shop - full bodied, silky w/ a little bit of sediment, cocoa notes — 4 years ago
The Prisoner Wine Company
Cuttings California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
On the pricier side, dry with a soli bite. Would like it to be a little smokier but leaves a lasting after taste. I’m also currently in Hawaii on a beach drinking this so there is literally nothing in this world that can disappoint me right now. My spirits are high. — 5 years ago
St. George Spirits
Breaking & Entering American Whiskey
I have long been a fan of St. George, and this is yet another example of their high quality. Aromas of spice and vanilla with a fascinating orange and lemon oil scent, with cinnamon and chocolate covered cherry. The taste is very much like pecan and pie crust with fruitcake notes that develop later. Clean hardware store wood finish. Beautiful job! — 3 years ago
High Noon Spirits Company
Grapefruit Vodka & Soda
Surprisingly refreshing and by far better than any seltzer I’ve tasted #summerfun — 4 years ago
Bryant Family Vineyard
Proprietor Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Been breaking out some fun wines deep from the cellar to keep spirits HIGH during the stay at home Cali mandate. Day 10 is no exception......time for dinosaur steaks and a 2009 Bryant Family!!
Decanted 1 hour. An arresting deep dark garnet color(lots of cloudy sediment). On the nose: caught me completely off guard with stewed meat, black olives, band aids, some licorice, red berries, and floral. Taste: Wow, this is singing "Stairway to Heaven " ....no garage band version, this is Led Zeppelin 1970s!! Dark cherries, chocolate, espresso, tobacco.
A Mark Aubert beauty with fine, silky tannins coating the mouth. An elegant, rich, soft wine with a long toffee/blueberry finish — 4 years ago
Paul K
Big storm and power just went out at 3 in the afternoon. Breaks my heart to put work aside and open this!
Almost have it 93. The nose is great. Violets, strawberry, and burnt orange peel. Palate is fun too. Slightly reductive, cherry, strawberry, salinity, and minerality.
I purchased this at North Loop Wine / Spirits in Minneapolis. Check out this shop if you haven’t/can. Great selection! Very helpful staff as well. I asked for the best Pinot under $60 and he passed quite a few easy names to give me this. So glad he did! They have a great selection of high end stuff, maybe best in MN? Thoughts Vikings fans? — 3 years ago