Rumor
Vinos Comando
Rozas 1er Cru Vino de Paraje Grenache 2018
The texture hits first with this soft, silky, voluminous but not weighty Garnacha. The nose is peppery and slightly reserved but the plate explodes with tart red cherry juice and red licorice- SO transparent. And the tannins are so fine they actually add pleasure. Totally unique, world-class wine.
I heard a rumor that a growing number of clients were agitating for Spain in the portfolio @Lyle Fass — 2 years ago
Fulldraw Vineyard
Interpretation Paso Robles Tempranillo 2017
Had my first bottle a couple months ago,
Great nose to it, but give it more time. This is no mega purple loaded Austin Hope. Real wine needs real time.
TEMPRANILLO
60% new French Oak
Coming from the original 2007 planting on our vineyard, rumor has it this big, rich, tannic clone of Tempranillo was backpacked in from Spain...but you didn't hear it from us. With a chalky mineral mouthfeel, it's complex aromatics will keep you guessing on what the — 4 years ago
Frank Family Vineyards
Patriarch Winston Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Marc Tempé
Zellenberg Pinot Gris 2017
honeysuckle, green pair, rumor of white raisin, whisper of effervescence, unction junction — 3 years ago
Marquis de Saint Loup
Sélection Calvados Red Blend
Baked apple, nashi pear, smoky lime and lemon oils, pineapple, sponge cake, dragonfruit-kiwi, lemon curd, and grilled Hawaiian pork operating in the nozzle. Delicate, lime awash in ocean water, vanilla oil, white cherry, white raspberry, No 1 pencil, mineral-y anise rumor, white pepper and lotus. Such a smooth transition from an obvious nose to sublimity. #calvados #appelationcalvadoscontrôlée #marquisdesaintloup #marquisdesaintloupselection #coudrayrabut #applebrandy #brandy — 4 years ago
Venge Vineyards
Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016
Blockbuster! Pinotphiles like should buy this up fast as they can. Rumor has it that this is the last Bacigalupi produced as Venge is moving fans to its sister winery, Croix Estate. I’m taking two...cases! — 5 years ago
Christophe Mignon
Adn de Meunieur Brut Nature Champagne Pinot Meunier Rose
Just stop and look at this thing. Look how gorgeous it is. It’s so pretty I almost don’t want to drink it. Almost. Beautiful effervescence and an instant burst of fresh fruit aromas. Strawberries and cream with raspberry jam. Lychee and dried herbs, mild spice and a fair bit of kumquat for good measure.
One of the Masters of Meunier and it shows. It always shows. Brilliant acidity though understated compared to his wines with lower dosages. 100% Pinot Meunier from Festigny and full of unique personality and character. 50/50 from the 2017 and 2018 vintages, this is youthful and fresh with lively minerality. Very lean and mean while still remaining generous.
On the palate, this distinguishes itself from other rosé bubbles. The antithesis of a lifeless, limp, and limpid wine. Thrilling in the mouth, the red fruits announce their presence. Red cherries and orange slices. A rumor of smoke and the whisper of tobacco. A long, magnanimous finish that truly leaves you wanting. I’ll drink another bottle just because. — 2 years ago
Bodegas Ego
El Goru Gold Monastrell Blend
Pours a nice purple with even, narrow legs that reflect the 14.5% abv. Nose has berry and licorice. Taste notes have berry, nice acid, oak and some sweet chocolate. I paid too much at $16, rumor has it this can be found at Costco at $10. Will purchase again. — 3 years ago
Domaine Roulot
Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2016
Rumor has it this bottling contains grapes purchased from Macon and Chablis owing to the meager production of the 2016 vintage. Hence, this wine is not Domaine Roulot but rather a true negociant wine bearing the name Jean Marc Roulot. I think I can taste the influence of chablis, and the hand of Roulot. Fascinating. — 5 years ago
John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
Spain ftw. — a month ago