Van Duzer

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

9.0

2020 vintage, very delicate aromas of fruit and classic Pinot earthy musk on the nose, slight hints of leather. Very well balanced and with a subtle finish. Continued to open up after the first hour. Paired extremely well with filet mignon. For $35, I would partake in this again. — 13 days ago

Siduri

Van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir 2001

Doug Powers

9.2

This lovely Siduri Pinot Noir is very dark-colored, big, rich, old vine mountain fruit (my recollection is that this is an old “head-pruned” Pinot vineyard, at elevation??), I can see criticism that it’s not really “Pinot Noir-like”, but like the older St. Innocent “Freedom Hill” Pinot Noirs, these wines last a long time, so even if it’s too “big”, it’s rich, intense and complex!! But, you wouldn’t ever guess, “blind”, that this was a red Burgundy. I happen to like it, as it seems youthful and fresh, with further aging potential. — 5 months ago

with Jim

"Odedi", Dave and 9 others liked this

Tom Casagrande

Very unusual for a PN from 24 years ago to clock in at 14.6%. But glad it’s enjoyable!

Van Volxem

Saar Riesling 2021

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2021 | beautiful flowers, fine citrus in taste | with Peking Duck | at Orymaz in Antwerpen — 2 years ago

Ronald, Eric and 13 others liked this

Tom Casagrande

Yum Peking duck!

Tobin James

French Camp Paso Robles Zinfandel 2021

Steve Somermeyer

9.0

Great nose & a clean finish. Not out of TJ wines, not in a negative way, but just different. — a month ago

Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy

Camp Gros Martinenga Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2018

Fabio Franchella

9.6

Mein erster Marchesi di Gresy. Und nach dem jetzigen abend nicht mein letzter! Ribes, waldkirsche, tabak, thymian, rauchig, etwas caramel, komplex, langer abgang! — 4 months ago

with Xenia

Andrew and Tegan liked this

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 10 Year 107 Proof 2024

Dave

9.2

Brandon's bottle was better than mine. A little heat, a little sweet. Honey, cornbread, cinnamon, tobacco. Tight, clean finish.
Listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers. — 9 months ago

Brian, Anthony and 9 others liked this

Norman

Uh Dave, I don’t know this Brandon guy but I’m calling someone on the table. We review the Gold versus Van Winkle and rate Gold a bit below. Ok. Fair. But what’s with the Grand Pappy in the background and the invite in my mailbox missing?! Something is way off ;) looks like a great night. At some point I do want to try bourbons with you!

Dave

Yeah! 'Twas a good evening. I didn't get around to reviewing a few bottles, including the Pappy. You'd be upset if I did (it was disappointing) 😬 We did pour some Rock Hill Farms which was outstanding.