Josh Raynolds

8.3

Always a fine expression of northern Rhone Syrah and quite approachable. Smoky, sweet blue fruit, fresh and open-knit, with a long, subtly tannic finish and lingering floral and spice notes — 6 years ago

Josh Raynolds

9.8

A brownie on a bender. $5.99 a bottle at the Whole Foods near Penn. Smoky, sweet and chocolatey. — 7 years ago

Josh Raynolds

9.4

Gorgeous, textbook Condrieu that's really singing right now. Peach. Pear. Honey. Lemon zest. Incredibly floral and very long. — 7 years ago

Josh Raynolds

Heavier and a bit sweeter than a classic Kolsch but not outsized. Gentle citrus character and a floral finish. I'd like to try this on draft. — 7 years ago

Josh Raynolds

9.6

1995 just hitting it's stride - smoky earth, pipe tobacco, cherry and cassis in abundance, velvety texture and amazing length. Probably even more interesting in another five to ten years but why wait if you've got a couple or more? — 6 years ago

Josh Raynolds

10

Unreal complexity on the nose and palate. Like Rioja mated with Musigny and this is their love child. Silky, intensely floral, incense and minerals and the purest red fruit. A remarkable bottle and a singular experience. — 7 years ago

Josh Raynolds

9.4

Fabulous, lively, strong citrus and pine character, with good weight and refreshing bitterness. Ridiculously easy to drink. — 7 years ago

Josh Raynolds

6.1

Just say "no". Wish that I had done so. Flat, dull and disturbingly sweet. — 6 years ago

Josh Raynolds

10

Rich, creamy and chocolatey as all get out. Some spicy notes come up on the back and give it a weird, in a good way sort of Mexican chocolate effect. This is an American beer icon and for good reason. Bottle number two of a four-pack. — 7 years ago

Josh Raynolds

6.5

Not bad on a hot day but look elsewhere for complexity. Clean, slightly sweet and easygoing. A good example of a tasty local beer that doesn't travel especially well. — 7 years ago