Oaken Barrel Brewing Co.
Produttori del Barbaresco
Riserva Muncagota Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2019
We had a tasting there some years ago with Aldo Vacca (after climbing the tower) but couldn’t crack a tasting at Gaja just down the road.
@Bob McDonald Sofia & I visited in the fall of 2015. Now if you want to visit, even professionals, they require each person to make a $200 euro donation to their charity. A good cause but spendy for most.
A Sour Beer Co.
The Rare Barrel Solidarity Forever 2018
Very nice. I get a ton of floral notes and herbs. Hint of lemon and peppercorns. Very dry but with an obvious hop funk on the finish. — 5 years ago
A Sour Beer Co.
The Rare Barrel Lotsa Heart 2020
Such a well balanced and complex beer. The fruit and brett are so well integrated. — 3 years ago
Brent liked this
Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co.
Forager's Keep Pittyvaich 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
@Paul T- Huntington Beach @Warren Sapp @Stanley Barrios — 5 years ago
@Rob Brobst III Rob Cheers 🥃
@P A thanks. I need a stiff drink because my city is under cerfew.
Nice find. Haven’t seen that up here.
Blanton's Distilling Co.
The Spirit Shop The Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
This one is an O,
That’s enough spy talk you two 🕵️
I don't need an 'O', already have that one 🤷🏻♂️. The hunt is difficult, I presently have L, O & N.
New Holland Brewing Co.
Reserve Dragon's Milk Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout
Wow, really good. Definitely a favorite. — 4 years ago
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
From one of my favorite co-ops. I believe they are still the third largest co-op in Europe. Their tasting room sits on the top of the hill in the center of Barbaresco under & to the side of the church with an easy downhill short walk to Gaja.
2019 was a very good vintage in Piedmont.
The nose shows some light smokiness and lightly grilled meats. Dullish fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries, raspberries with notes of black raspberries. Sandstone, dark earth and dark withering flowers with red roses.
The palate is ripe, juicy and lush. Quite pleasant for a youthful Barbaresco. Blackberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries, black raspberries, raspberries & blueberry hues. Crushed sandstone & limestone, nice mid spice, dry tobacco, tough leatheriness, barrel shavings, soft presence mix of dry & fresh herbs, dry river stone, red cola, brilliant red florals, red & pink roses, excellent acidity with a nicely tensioned, structured, balanced, elegant finish that lasts minutes landing on wood & dry earth.
Another one to cellar 8-10 plus years. — 2 months ago