I did not get to write notes on the last three wines, just scores. We had to get to Russell Hamilton.
However, I wish I had been able to write them as these were the wines I was looking forward to spending some time on.
Peter & Andrew Allan of Crystallum are the third generation of winemakers and sons of the man who pioneered Pinot Noir winemaking in the Hemel-en-Aarde which; is what drew me to the region that is about another hour plus SE of Stellenbosch and a very good area to produce Pinot Noir.
Photos of; Gabrielskloof Cellar Door entrance, Estate vine, tasting lounge and their courtyard. — 7 years ago
Very light and straightforward, but charming with nut and dried fruit essences. Not a world beater, but certainly gulpable. Better neat, too. No water 💦 needed. — 9 years ago
John lyons wine party — 10 years ago
Warms the soul. I prefer single malts, but this is damn good for a blended scotch. I need to take a trip to Scotland... — 10 years ago
Super smoky. Awesome. Best of the Dewar's — 11 years ago
Shy nose with hints of pie, honey. Creamy and smooth on the palate, with a subtle aftertaste of cereals, frangipane at the tip of the tongue. So nice. — 2 years ago
First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. First red up was the Two Brothers Pinot Noir which comes from four separate vineyards in Sonoma County; 41% from Steiner Ranch, 26% from Walker Vine Hill, 21% from Devoto and 12% from Perli. Namesake is for the two sons, Tripp and Cushing. Aged for 18 months in 17% new French oak. 1,630 cases produced.
Medium garnet red with some ruby in the core. A touch of greenery on the nose with some twigs and strawberries. A touch of tobacco and cedar too. Medium acidity (6.5/10) with a light plus to medium body. Layered palate with notes of cinnamon, violet, white pepper, plums and a touch of mushrooms. Medium plus finish with a little bit of iron coming through. Drink till 2021.
$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $55.00. — 8 years ago
Thanks Tom!! Happy birthday! — 9 years ago
Exceptional base notes and nice finish. — 10 years ago
Smoky, great nose, a nice wee dram. My second favorite of the three 21-year-Old single malts we tasted at the December meeting of the Old Line Scotch Club. #aberfeldy #21yearold #whisky #singlemalt #oldlinescotchclub #tubbysdiner — 10 years ago
Perfect with a Cuban cigar after a day of sight seeing — 11 years ago
Pre-Canadian Club. For a whiskey that’s almost 60 years old it’s doing pretty well. — 8 years ago
Single malt scotch in various brands have become extremely popular. But what do you get if you take 40 single malts and carefully blend them into one bottle? The answer is Dewar's White Label scotch. The company boasts that "White Label " is the best selling brand in America. I'm not a big scotch guy, but this is what I stock in my home bar. Taste of oak, spice and honey. Smooth with a long finish. A really good drink for the money. 40% Alc/Vol. — 8 years ago
Dried, candies fruits on the nose. Buttery palate. — 9 years ago
That thing where you find 60 year old scotch in your moms basement — 10 years ago
John Hawley and his sons are making magic in Sonoma. 2010 Estate Meritage decanted. Great buy also. — 10 years ago
Well priced for 12 yr, smooth, medium oak, not peaty, given as a wedding gift. Goes great with nuptials. — 11 years ago
Alex Wang
Sweet. But with variety. — 6 months ago