Alex Ring 
Nicolas Joly
Clos de la Bergerie Savennières Roche aux Moines Chenin Blanc 2010
Sommelier Balena
Chasing the old seahorse again. Rich and developed,, yet there's a freshness that keeps me coming back for more. Totally cohesive for a wine that I normally love to call weird. — 10 years ago
Clos du Mont-Olivet
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2003
Cherry liqueur, fig, leather daddy. Boozy, but not weighty. The fruit was in good condition, but don't wait up! I paid $20 for this at the winery. 👊🏽 — 10 years ago
Fattoria La Loggia
Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2001
Sommelier Balena
Making Puttanesca, and there just wasn't anything right for it. So, i left the sauce on the stove and dashed to the liquor store across the street. Didn't see the vintage, just saw the $15 price tag.
What I'll say is this: sometimes you get lucky. Also, support local businesses. And don't burn your house down just because you need wine. Special shout out to the lady who owns the store who always says "You know, we do have cheaper wine." Your secret is safe with me.💃🏽 — 10 years ago
Georges Laval
Brut Nature Cumières 1er Cru Champagne Blend
Sommelier Balena
Delicious birthday bubbles! The creamiest mousse, and the craziest complexity. Sometimes it's important to go back to the basics -- ripe healthy grapes make great wine. Duh! 💫🍾 — 10 years ago
Pyramid Valley Vineyards
Moteo Ridge Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2013
Sommelier Balena
One of my favorite BIO-D wineries out of NZ that never fails to surprise. Full of goopy golden pears, canned pineapple, and honeyed apricots. Lusciously sweet, and weighty at 14% abv. Watch out, this wine will revolutionize your Thai BYOB night. — 10 years ago
Alex Ring
Sommelier Balena
My current jam. Tastes like pickled melon rind, lime, and a crack of white pepper. I want something salty to go with it! — 10 years ago