Monkey Business

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2007

This was kinda closed for business tonight. — 4 months ago

Jan liked this
Jeroen Koenen

Jeroen Koenen

Bummer….

Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Riserva Rancia Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2006

Nothing wrong with the classics. Dark garnet, juicy, broad, morello cherry, dank earth, porcini, open for business but could go longer — 4 years ago

Iwan, Lyle and 13 others liked this

C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2013

In 1879, 2 brothers decided to set up a wine business, C.V.N.E., Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España (Northern Spanish Wine Company) or la Cuné, as it is commonly known in Haro, created and still kept in traditional neighborhood of Haro station today. Deep Ruby with ripe berry aromas/complex spices, 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo. Palate shows blackberry, cherry, sweet currant with herb, leather, oak & pepper spice. Fine tannins, well balanced good depth & structure, long finish, nice value! — 5 years ago

Dawn, Bob and 9 others liked this

William Grant & Sons

Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 Blended Malt Scotch Whiskey

Great blended malt scotch. Slightly sweet. — 6 years ago

Myriad Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Well, after hearing from @Ron R that this was open for business, I decided to take one for a drive. When I last had it, I felt it was a little restrained compared to the Quivet. I think in just those few months, this has opened to make it quite approachable. — 6 years ago

P, Dawn and 22 others liked this
Kirk F

Kirk F

@TheSkip I can be trusted! 😂
TheSkip

TheSkip

Aih!! Sorry yes @Kirk F ! You are 100% correct. I just happened to be texting Ronnie, that's all

Victory Brewing Company

Golden Monkey Belgian-Style Tripel

Ron R
9.2

This Pa brewery is rocking my world. Close my eyes and taste this, and I drift back to my time when I lived in Waterloo, Brussels. Label says 9.5% abv, but it’s tucked in nicely. Woody notes on the palate, with cardamom, cloves and licorice. Heart-warming as it slips down the hatch. Well done! — 7 years ago

Paul, Kirk and 13 others liked this
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Ron R Cheers! Waterloo?...
Ron R

Ron R Influencer Badge Premium Badge

Yes, @Dawn E. It’s where the final land battle took place. If you visit the museum there, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Napoleon won! Still, I enjoyed my time there... but the food and beers were to die for!
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Ron R Thanks! Great info 👍!

Cruse Wine Co.

Monkey Jacket North Coast Red Blend

Fun and fresh blend of Valdiguié, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Tannat — 7 months ago

Mark Ryan Winery

Monkey Wrench Merlot Blend

Cabernet 53%, Merlot 26%, Malbec 19%, Petit Verdot 2% — 2 years ago

Donum

Year of the Monkey Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Pop and pour. A radiant medium ruby red color with a purplish hue. On the nose: candied raspberry, dried herbs, earth, pepper, cherries, tea, slight vanilla. Taste: A smooth, creamy, rich, nicely structured wine with dark cherry, cola, ruby red grapefruit, some earth, and a spiced tart plum finish. YUM! — 4 years ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Brenda, Milissa and 11 others liked this

The Infinite Monkey Theorem

Hundredth Monkey Red Blend 2012

A great Colorado red blend. Dark red color. Nose of boxwood and cherries, somewhat light. Medium bodied. Slightly jammy, taste of berries and slight bit of spice. Finish diminishes quickly. — 6 years ago

Matt liked this

Black Forest Distillers

Distiller's Cut Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin

A great gin (no Vermouth) quarantini!😎 — 6 years ago

Paul, David and 1 other liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2001

Outstanding and ready for business. Bay leaf and tobacco nose led a lush, velvety and completely integrated rainbow of dark red fruit, cherries and nutty earth. Perfect display of the potential of Tig in the good years. — 7 years ago

Melissa Shabinsky
with Melissa
Severn, P and 28 others liked this

Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg

Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir 2022

Mary H
9.4

Heady perfume of flowers and plush dark berries. On the palate, strawberries and dark berries. Oakiness in the base note. This wine has no business being this sexy. — 10 months ago

Ira, Billy and 1 other liked this

Donum

Year of the Monkey Single Vineyard Russian River Pinot Noir 2016

Dark fruit but has mellowed over the years or “softened “ definite tobacco and licorice hints and great earth tones but time to drink IMO! — 3 years ago

C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Cune Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2013

In 1879, 2 brothers decided to set up a wine business, C.V.N.E., Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España (Northern Spanish Wine Company) or la Cuné, as it is commonly known in Haro, was created and still kept in traditional neighborhood of Haro station today. Deep Ruby with ripe berry aromas and complex spices, 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo. On the palate blackberry, cherry and sweet currant with herb, leather and pepper spice. Fine tannins, well balanced good depth and structure on a long finish. — 6 years ago

Alex, Clive and 3 others liked this
GV

GV

One of the pleasures of your reviews is the short but always interesting history of the vineyard, company or person behind the wine and bottle.

Sine Qua Non

The Monkey White Rhone Blend

Interesting blend. — 6 years ago

Eric L.Craig Porter
with Eric and Craig
Eric, Timmer and 16 others liked this

The Infinite Monkey Theorem

The Blind Watchmaker Malbec

Full body and not too sweet or tart. Notes of “dark grape skin”. Very nice. — 6 years ago

Quivet Cellars

Kenefick Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Year in, year out one of my favorites. 1.5 hours and open for business. Loads of black/blue fruits here. A winner! — 7 years ago

Shay, Mike and 7 others liked this

Monkey Tree

Loncomilla Valley Red Blend 2015

‘Reserva’. Nice balanced red blend. Has a vibrant, robust nose. Flavors are bitter, sweet, herbal, forestal, and clean. Hits with a bit of licorice and plenty of ‘complex’ red wine action. I’m a sucker for this tree too. It’s just so cool... — 7 years ago