The Originals

Antonio Vallana e Figlio

Boca Nebbiolo Blend 2016

Adjacent profile wise to Northern Rhone: gamey, mineral & earthiness to it’s core; it’s the decaying rose petals, & hibiscus edges (& lighter shades) that point to its true, Nebbiolo soul. I’ve heard some wine folks mourn the loss of the original Valana, & that the younger family upstarts can’t come close to the originals. I don’t know, but for about 25$ this is is dang-it good Alpine red. — a year ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Yeah the 60s and early 70s Vallana wines were in a class by themselves.

Stolpman Vineyards

Originals Ballard Canyon Syrah 2017

Syrah contestant for blind wine tasting! — 4 years ago

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The Originals

Washington State Syrah 2022

Surprisingly good. A definite but again. — a month ago

Found Wine Company

Mokelumne River Mission Rosé 2020

Mission grape - one of the originals in CA! Makes a great rosé. — 3 years ago

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Domaine Liddell

Perrieres Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Chardonnay

Acidic and minerally. Vanilla, butterscotch and caramel.... Werthers originals. Stone fruit — 4 years ago

Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Originals Ballard Canyon Syrah 2018

Iberico ham funk. Dried cherries. Grape tomato. — 2 years ago

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Zaca Mesa

Estate Vineyard Rosé of Grenache 2019

really dry and flavorful, will hold up to the originals from Provence. — 4 years ago

Domaine des Bosquets

Le Lieu Dit... Gigondas Grenache 2010

So young...modern, shows extract and richness but I find it to be a great example of this style. Richly fruited, ripe, mouth-coating with its extract and sweet tannin. Underneath its Gigondas originals remain; soaked black cherry fruit, liquor, boysenberry compote, juniper, cinnamon, roasted rocks, meaty and sauvage undertones, truffle. I think this could go 20 years no problem. — 5 years ago

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