Alameda

Henschke

Cyril Henschke Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 1 year in new French and American oak barrels, while I get the Barossa fruit feel, this also reminds, at this age, of 1980s Napa/Sonoma Cabs, close to mature, very well-balanced, complex, long, lingering finish, terrific Barossa Cabernet!! Purchased at Henschke in 1989 (my first and only visit) and shipped home via a now-defunct import/shipping company in Alameda, California (I also bought some 1986 Mt. Edelstone Shiraz and 1985 Hill of Grace Shiraz on that same trip!!) — 3 months ago

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@Bob McDonald, I have had both, I might have 1 bottle of each left, though due to consolidation of wines in random boxes I can’t be sure — finding this Cab was a fluke. But I hope I do find the two Shiraz (I think I originally bought 6 each HoG and Cab, and 12 MtE).
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@Bob McDonald, I don’t know if you can see my Taste Insights in Delectable, but if you can, check under Shiraz-South Australia — I checked in the 1986 Mt. Edelstone about 8 1/3 years ago and thought it was almost perfect (9.9, same as 1977 Grange), so I must have consumed a 1985 HoG before joining Delectable.
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I’ll check it out Doug when I get a tick.

Quinta da Alameda

Reserva Especial Santar Tinto 2015

Up the U’s !!!! — 5 years ago

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Gregory Graham

Sangiacomo Chardonnay 2016

Delicious with chicken and waffles and Mac and cheese at Wine & Waffles in Alameda, CA. — 6 years ago

Alameda del Sol

Red Blend

Easy to find on the market Rewe(Germany), really good wine and represents the spirit from the argentinian wines. — 5 months ago

Reichsrat Von Buhl

Bone Dry Riesling

I gave up on finding dry German Riesling in the States 20 years ago, and here I am at an Oktoberfest in Alameda and randomly sampling this “bone dry” Riesling - and surprise, it is actually dry. Fascinating!! And the importer is based in Carlsbad, so now I need to launch some serious research. Crisp, balanced, and yes, on the dry side. 😊 — 3 years ago

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Laherte Frères

Les 7 Soléra Champagne Blend

You know the wine is that good when, while sipping it from a red solo cup, it still stops you mid conversation to say, wow.

A blend of all 7 permitted champagne varieties (co-planted and co-fermented) and a mishmash of vintages (current + reserve wine from a dedicated solera dating back to 2005). The result is spectacular. This wine flawlessly blends freshness with concentration, lightness with depth. All the citrus (grapefruit, pomelo, lemon and lime zest), orange blossom and elderflower, green apple, lemongrass, chalk, honey, and maybe a hint of ginger.

This was the perfect bottle to pop to celebrate a good friend’s gorgeous new live/work space, a dream come to fruition after many years of planning, hard work and persistence. Cheers to Mo’s wine bar, coming to Alameda in 2022!
— 3 years ago

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Quinta da Alameda

Quinte da Santar Reserva Vinho Branco 2016

Troipical fruits, sweetnes, good acidity in the palate — 6 years ago

St. George Spirits

Baller Single Malt Whiskey

8 yr old whiskey distilled & bottled in Alameda CA. 47% ABV. Purchased at SFO duty free. Outstanding — a year ago

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I.W. Harper Distillery Company

Aged 12 Years Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey

NV | Bourbon
(Isaac Wolfe) I.W. Harper (Bernheim); 12 Year
Tullahoma, TN, United States

A multiple tasting of global brown spirits, but dinner of enchiladas with locally sourced ingredients was perfectly paired to the ultimate of Green Chile vodka from none other than St. George's (Alameda, CA).

Happy 2022>2023 Delectable Family.
I was lucky enough to land one of the current COVID variants during my Holiday break, yet 'luck' is one word for the situation. Fortunately symptoms were mild but my palate is twisted, so hopefully 2023 brings a reset.
— 2 years ago

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@Severn Goodwin Glad to hear symptoms where mild. I hope your feeling 💯 soon and your palate doesn’t suffer long term negative effects. Happy New Year!
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Happy 2023 @Peter van den Besselaar @Tom Casagrande @Lyle Fass @Michael Younkins @Jay Kline I'm well on the back side now, and nose/palate are coming back around.
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@Severn Goodwin HNY! I’m glad you had it mild! Sounds like you had a delicious New Year!

Gut Nägelsförst

Dry Riesling 2016

Had this tonight here at Speisekammer in Alameda, CA

Perfect citrus fruit and lemon scent perfectly tender with sweet dry after kick. Subtle and substantial.
— 5 years ago