Jim Brand

Hugh Hamilton

Jim Jim The Down-Underdog Shiraz 2019

Always suspect of ‘cute’ labels. But this is pretty tasty for an inexpensive Aussie Shiraz. Lots of fruit- strawberry- a bit of white pepper- light tannins- 14%. Would be a nice cook out wine. Hard to dislike. — a month ago

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Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Should have really decanted it. Seemed bland on the back end at first. Took about 30-40 minutes for it to really open up. — 5 months ago

Tom, Shay and 3 others liked this

Domaine Zind Humbrecht

Vendange Tardive (Vieilles Vignes) Brand Grand Cru Riesling 1989

Peach and spice and cinnamon. A rich palate with nice clean lines. Good — 6 months ago

Shay, Bob and 6 others liked this

Jim Barry

The McRae Wood Clare Valley Shiraz 2017

Mary H
9.0

Got that cheerful New World round red fruit and chocolate thang. — a month ago

Weingut Brand

The Electric Pfalz Acid Test Chardonnay

The most interesting wine I’ve had in a while. All the chardo notes but then slaps you in the mouth with a bunch of Riesling. Very cool — 4 months ago

Goose Island

Bourbon County Brand Stout Aged In Bourbon Barrels 2024

Delicious super rich and creamy loaded with dark chocolate, toffee, coffee, and some raisin. Big fan of these after today wanting to try their unique releases now. — 4 months ago

Jim Clendenen

Estate Bottled Au Bon Climat La Bauge Au-dessus Pinot Noir 2015

This isn’t your average Pinot Noir. No, this is the kind of wine that slinks into the room with quiet confidence, drops a sharp one-liner, and makes you question everything you thought you knew about wine. Unpretentious but impeccably crafted, with just the right amount of attitude. On the palate, the fruit—cherries, raspberries, and plums—is vibrant, alive, like it’s been plucked at the peak of its existence. But then comes the earth: a bit of cedar, a dash of spice, and that elusive minerality that makes you wonder if you’re drinking wine or walking through a misty vineyard at dawn.

The acidity? Razor-sharp but not overwhelming. It’s like the sarcastic friend who keeps you grounded. The tannins are there, smooth and silky.

And the finish? Long. Real long. Like the kind of story you hope never ends, full of fruit, spice, and a faint echo of oak.
— 3 months ago

Jan, Paul and 10 others liked this
Jan de Weerd

Jan de Weerd

Love this!!!
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

RIP Jim. Can still taste the 1991 vintage. A formative CA pinot pioneer. Cheeky pinot title...
Ericsson

Ericsson

Gotta share a bottle, maybe on the wall above.

Brand

Napa Valley Proprietary Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Had on my 40th. Perfecto — 6 months ago

Joel, Ericsson and 1 other liked this

Domaine Zind Humbrecht

Brand (Turckheim) Grand Cru Riesling 2005

Thought we had the last bottle a year ago but realized we had one more. Really very nice - a sort of time capsule wine, taking you back nearly two decades with the depth of amber color and honeyed flavor. So well balanced, with the secondary round fruit giving way to nice acids (more than I recall on the bottle a year ago). Fun one for sure. — 6 months ago

Lyle, Tom and 1 other liked this