W. R. Tish

9.4

Perfectly just-maderized edge to this rich, complex blend. Hard to believe Chenin Blanc is the highest-% grape. Really satisfying weight, depth, length — 10 years ago

W. R. Tish

10

For some, Chenin Blanc is a move-along-nothing-to-see-here wine. For others, it's a go-to in more situations than not. Dry Creek Vyd.'s Chenin is very consistent, balancing gentle fruit, acid, texture. Went surprisingly well with a spicy roasted tomato soup and grilled smoked - mozzarella. — 10 years ago

W. R. Tish

9.0

Just a nice reliable source of bubbles. — 10 years ago

W. R. Tish

8.7

A time-bomb sort of wine. Starts out simple and tart, almost like a Chianti. Then it got kind of mean and astringent. As if the wine itself had become a hungry, on edge, asking for food. Fed the beast pizza, which steered it into benevolent "animale" territory. Heartily recommended for natural wine doubters; this wine was/is ALIVE, and that energy is what I look for in non-interventionist wine (more so than flavor). Bought at Frankly Wines, NYC... $39? — 10 years ago

W. R. Tish

9.0

Love how Rioja is still a source for good aged current releases. 2001 Gran Reserva drinking very well, espesh w/ cider-braised chicken, root veggies, mustard greens. — 10 years ago

W. R. Tish

9.6

This juice made me join delectable. It is an amer, or French bitter, 80 proof worth of intense orange peel, herbs and spices (anise, cloce, cinchona). Complex and mouthcoating, with a finish that lasts 'til tomorrow. Surely a cocktail agent too, but I'll take it straight. Pronounced "sheena sheena". Like Grand Marnier with a PhD. — 10 years ago

W. R. Tish

9.0

Bought this on retailer rave recco, which proved spot on. Bright, balanced floral - fruity Pinot package. Bonus = 1st release from this Oregon producer. — 10 years ago

W. R. Tish

9.0

Mmmm-inducing Banyuls from @GBWinesUSA. my winter go-to for chocolate desserts. Fortified, yes, but more wine-y than Port. — 10 years ago

W. R. Tish

9.6

Went outside the Italian box Sat. night @iceculinary: paired rich Albrecht PG w/ whole wheat tagliatelle, butternut squash, walnuts, blue cheese. Perfecto. — 10 years ago