Mastermind
Fiddlehead Brewing Company
Mastermind Double IPA
One of the top beers for me, all time, not just New England style ipa — 10 years ago
Miani
Buri Colli Orientali Del Friuli Merlot
Labelled 16% by vol; I wonder if Enzo has lost his mind? Nope, still a mastermind! Rich and decadent but at the same time layered and interesting.with brooding fruit and while opulent not, it possesses an underlying structure. Airy. Yes, airy too! — 10 years ago
Domaine Zind Humbrecht
Heimbourg Riesling 2017
The Zind Humbrecht Heimbourg Riesling kicks it off on all cylinders, ripe and powerful fruit with a deep complexity, balanced by an invigorating crushed stone minerality and a well dosed portion of kerosene. Wonderful interplay on the palate where the ripe, slightly honeyed fruit is pierced by its stony core and invigorating acidity that is lasting through the long finish. A wonderful act by a mastermind producer that makes your night worthwhile. Applause!
— 6 years ago
Bruno Giacosa
Le Rocche del Falletto di Serralunga d'Alba Barolo Nebbiolo 2007
Started off pale ruby in appearance, but became darker with air. Similarly the nose was initially closed, but slowly revealed complex aromas of red fruits, floral and earthy notes. On the palate, there were delicious notes of red berries, spice, liquorice and a herbaceous bitter finish, supported by soft tannins and acidity giving it an interesting balance. Finish a little short but never abrupt. Couldn't put my glass down as drinking this felt like I was playing mastermind with the bottle. Constantly teasing and giving clues with every whiff and sip, yet not revealing its full repertoire. After 3 hours,
tiramisu (who can resist) killed the palate and I lost the guessing game. Will be interested to try this again in a couple of years as this definitely needs more time in the bottle to be ready. — 9 years ago
Gotham Wines
The Rook Mastermind Shiraz 2012
Very satisfied with this purchase. Plum finish. Coffee and chocolate notes. Great for a dinner party with two friends you like and one you do not really like — 11 years ago
Mastermind
Napa Valley Red Blend 2014
Ready to drink. You don't have to be a brain surgeon to enjoy this. Cherries, low acid, some apple, and light minerals — 7 years ago
Chapter 24 Vineyards
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2014
Michael David Winery
Ancient Vine Lodi Cinsault 2013
Michael David is a mastermind. The nose is expressive with oak, juicy red fruit, and spice. The palate is medium body with round supple tannins and notes of cherry, strawberry, oak and baking spices; excellent balance. The finish is medium cherry and tasty. — 10 years ago
Alois Kracher
No. 9 Zwischen den Seen Auslese Trockenbeerenauslese Scheurebe 2005
Just crazy. Like no other and running out fast. From the late mastermind with honey and white flowers galore. Don't take this one lightly. A perfect 10 for me. If you ever find this. Never let it get away. — 11 years ago
Ericsson
Modern take on Ribera del Duero from select vineyards. The color is deep purple, indicative of the 60+ year old vine grape selection. An expressive nose with scents of black fruits, tobacco and leather. The mouthfeel is equally expressive with cherry, blackberry, oak, vanilla, and licorice. The tannings are soft for such a young Tempranillo, and it is not slander but quite the contrary, it allows for the elegant finish with finesse and length. Very exiting wine!
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PS The mastermind/winemaker behind Aalto made his mark at Vega Sicilia for over 30 years. It is no surprise the wine is excellent; it will be exciting to see how the wine evolves over the next decade and how it will challenge some of the greatest wines produced in the region.
— 6 years ago