Lance E. Farman

9.5

W. V. Bubbles from a famed vineyard and phenomenal human, Tom Sivili. Rising star no doubt. Get your hands on this before it goes the way of Ultramarine. And if you have more of the 2019 DM me now. — 5 months ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.4

Really good !!! Much more serious Han I was expecting. — 2 years ago

Conner Massey

9.1

Cool wine from CO — 3 years ago

Jay Kline

9.5

A continuation of some 1981’s that I’ve been opening to celebrate my 40th and this might be one of the biggest revelations yet. Over the last 20 years of my education, I’ve had the honor of being humbled countless times by wines, both good and not so good. However, every now and again, a wine comes along that challenges basic conventions and broadens my perspective. This was such a wine. Popped and poured; served alongside an assortment of grilled fare. The cork was about as healthy I’ve seen from a wine at 40 years. It came out mostly intact save for a small piece that was easy to remove but it served as a reminder that I ought to spend the money on a Durand. The color is deep garnet with some ever so slight browning at the edge of the rim. There is some fine sediment towards the bottom of the bottle but it’s otherwise quite clear. The nose was immediately engaging and full of interest. Predominate notes of old leather, dark cherry, mushrooms, black pepper, tobacco, and sweet baking spices. On the palate, the wine was rich, redolent. A mix of dark, mostly desiccated fruit, pipe tobacco, and baking spices. The real star however was the structure. Everything was still in its right place. Tannins were noticeable though clearly softened with age and very well integrated at this point. The acid provided all the necessary lift and a perfect zip to the finish. A wine of supreme balance. The four of us who shared this bottle looked at each other in wonder and amazement. A truly special wine that has years of life ahead. I have little doubt that it will still be handsome at 50. — 3 years ago

Dan Appenfeller

9.0

Riesling + chambo + traminette = wow! Such a great integration of traminette, offering up its explosion of flowers on the nose without the bathroom-potpourri taste. Instead the chambo and riesling smack you with a big ol’ ripe red sour cherry. So so fun, and interesting. — 7 months ago

Colin Cahoon

9.2

Citrus and pineapple nose. Big spicy fruit on the palate - white peach, quince, star fruit, asian pear, lemon, and kiwi fruit. Medium alcohol, high acid, and medium finish. A jazzy sipper. — 2 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.3

Beautiful Malbec from @Brad Saarloos and @Greg Saarloos a Waylan…..it’s fresh, bright and the fruit sings — 3 years ago

GV

9.2

Phipps NBC Red Star is a traditional recipe that dates back to the 1950s. A favourite of the Cobbler industry that had its heart in Northampton and Northamptonshire, it was drunk county wide after a day making shoes.
A good mile, malty ale, with a nice refreshing taste that gives a little nuttyness and hints of caramel. 3.8ABV, ideal for a session ale. — 2 years ago

GV

9.8

Oooh, I love this. It pours beautifully black and thickly with a dense head. Aromas of coffee and chocolate and a smooth taste of caramel, coffee, chocolate and hints of biscuit and hazelnut.

A super ale. One for cold winter days and autumn evenings, as much as a tranquil summer afternoon or like today, a bright spring day.

Northern Monk has brewed a little can of pleasure. — 3 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.6

🔥🔥🔥🔥, paired with roasted salmon filet and it was awesome. The acidity & minerality were a perfect compliment to the fish — 3 years ago