The Dead Monkey

d'Arenberg

The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Just everything you want in a big, fat Australian Shiraz. Big, bright fruit - cherries, cranberries, raspberries - jumps out at first, but later you enjoy some darker, stewed fruit flavors - plum and even tomatoes. Super long finish. Drinking this 2017 in December 2024 and it is perfectly balanced. Just the right amount of tannins and acid to balance the immense fruit bomb. Just great. — 13 days ago

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Mark Ryan Winery

Monkey Wrench Merlot Blend

Cabernet 53%, Merlot 26%, Malbec 19%, Petit Verdot 2% — 7 months ago

Domaine Chasselay

Beaujolais is not dead Gamay 2021

B A
9.0

Lozenges and health-food-store fruit leather — 5 months ago

Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

I’m calling this wine of the lunch imho. Fantastic. Probably over rating since I thought it would be dead. — 7 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Surprise!. Not the biggest fan of their wines (white or red) but they have unexpected aging power.

Monkey Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Just ripe peach, some grassy notes. A little green bell pepper. Very drinkable. Another excellent NZ Sauvignon blanc. — 3 months ago

Cruse Wine Co.

Monkey Jacket North Coast Red Blend 2022

Middle of the road body. Nose is tart raspberry and roasted plum. Palette is macerated strawberry with a hint of basil. Crowd pleaser. Could cocktail or pair with food very easily. — 6 months ago

Gnarly Head

Grateful Dead Limited Edition Old Vine Zin

Dry, sweet, spicy, easy to drink — 8 months ago

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 1979

Thought this would be dead but the cork held up! About 30 minutes of pleasure than quickly faded and ox’ed in the glass. Oh well. Dried sour cherry, tobacco, graphite, potting soil, green peppercorn, porcini mushrooms, cigar ash, worn leather. Light, vibrant acid. — 2 years ago

Shay, Ira and 4 others liked this