John Chawluk

9.2

Rave reviews from Colby — 2 years ago

Penny Spangler

9.0

Drinking with Colby. He agreed that it was a very nice bottle — 3 years ago

Sharon B

9.1

My boss brought me back this delicious Cab Franc from a winery in Ontario. I’d love to try more from this region! I have paired it with a soft creamy Colby cheese from Wisconsin. Both go very well together. 🍷🧀 — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.3

Very enjoyable Wednesday Wine Committee lunch today with @Weston Eidson & @Colby Siratt hosting. Same format as always...1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine all tasted blind.

This producer was new to me. Loved it! The nose has such dark fruit wrapped in smoked/chargrilled meats. Not overly savory and zero funk, but just a killer mesh of sweet and savory. Tobacco, graphite, cassis up front with a finish of blackberry pie, leather, and herbs de Provence. This could be a wonderful wine in 7-10yrs. I called this left bank 2012 vintage. — 7 years ago

with Dan, Jeff and 3 others

Shay A

9.2

Very enjoyable Wednesday Wine Committee lunch today with @Weston Eidson & @Colby Siratt hosting. Same format as always...1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine all tasted blind.

Out of the four reds, this changed the most in the glass. Very floral and pretty. Sweetness tobacco, black cherries, and an herbal finish. Potpourri too. I called this right bank post 2010 vintage. Youthful for sure. — 7 years ago

with Dan, Jeff and 3 others

Shay A

9.2

Very enjoyable Wednesday Wine Committee lunch today with @Weston Eidson & @Colby Siratt hosting. Same format as always...1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine all tasted blind.

This had a sense of familiarity to it. It reminds me of a lighter version of Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve. Similar notes of baked key lime pie and toasted oak on the nose, but the palate showed less honey/nougat. Maybe more limestone. Very solid. I called it NV French champagne. — 7 years ago

with Jeff, Will and 3 others

Shay A

9.2

Monthly wine group met up and had an Italian wine night at one of the local Italian BYOB spots. Really fantastic Italian wines were brought, as well as some random bottles that were outside the theme (but worthy of opening regardless of theme).

Awesome Barolo brought by @Colby Siratt . This didn’t get the benefit of a long decant like the others, but it still tasted great. Bouquet on this was gorgeous...raspberries, roses, espresso. Bing cherry, leather and herbs round out the palate. This will improve over the next few years. — 8 years ago

with Mark, Colby and 3 others

Pratt Rogers

9.0

Colby gave this a 9. Very light. I️ had a bad glass. — 2 years ago

Judi Kruse

8.9

Nice jammy red. Extra point for great cause! — 4 years ago

Shay A

9.0

Monthly WTF wine group meet up. Theme was “bring something good”. All wines (minus the bubbles and SB) were tasted blind.

This one was tough. In my experience, I normally pick up more white pepper aromatics. My guess was Albariño due to the floral, yet slightly sweet, structure of the wine. Herbal front half, sweeter back half. However, we were told that “canned green beans” can be a giveaway for GV. Kudos to Jeff who guessed varietal and house! Thanks, @Colby Siratt . — 7 years ago

with Colby, Bill and 4 others

Shay A

9.2

Very enjoyable Wednesday Wine Committee lunch today with @Weston Eidson & @Colby Siratt hosting. Same format as always...1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine all tasted blind.

Lovely aromatics here. Mix of red and black fruit. Tar, pipe tobacco, graphite and black cherry cola. This picked up steam the longer it was open. I’d hold these. I called this left bank 2012 vintage. — 7 years ago

with Dan, Jeff and 3 others

Shay A

9.1

Very enjoyable Wednesday Wine Committee lunch today with @Weston Eidson & @Colby Siratt hosting. Same format as always...1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine all tasted blind.

When compared to the other two whites, this had more obvious oak. Very light notes of sweet lemon cream, brioche, and sea salt. My favorite of the flight. I called this burgundy between mersault or chassagne-Montrachet. — 7 years ago

with Dan, Jeff and 3 others

Shay A

9.0

@Delectable Wine : This is the Roland Lavantureux Vau de Vey...I didn’t see it in the database.

Very enjoyable Wednesday Wine Committee lunch today with @Weston Eidson & @Colby Siratt hosting. Same format as always...1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine all tasted blind.

I picked up a lot of petrol on the nose here at first. Surprised this was Chablis. Wasn’t overly steely. Low acidity. Lots of compact tropical fruits that are all slightly tart. I called this Alsatian and couldn’t decide between Riesling or pinot Gris. — 7 years ago

with Jeff, Will and 3 others

Shay A

9.3

Monthly WTF guys blind tasting group. This month was our annual, and famed, Left Bank vs Right Bank theme. All wines served blind as usual. Started off with a Rosé and a champagne. Great night.

Another very good wine. Super soft. Tastes more modern in style. Ripe. Mixed berry pie, chocolate covered cherry cordials and pipe tobacco notes. Balances fruit and savory notes. With an extended decant, this is very enjoyable now, but will get better. I called this ‘14 Left Bank. Thanks @Colby Siratt . — 7 years ago

with Andrew, Jack and 6 others

Jacqui

9.3

Pinot at a wine bar with Ryan and Colby in Livermore — 2 years ago

Shay A

9.5

Annual guys WTF Christmas party with spouses. Lots of great wine. I’ll post my highlights with pics I got.

One of the best CdPs I’ve had to date. Impeccably balanced, with everything in total harmony. Lots of spicy red fruits up front like rhubarb, with fleshy black cherry skin, fig, currant, savory meats and tobacco leaves. So much energetic and lively acidity on the palate with tangy and sappy fruits, tar, more black cherries, and cracked black pepper. So good! Thanks @Colby Siratt . — 7 years ago

with Steve, Jack and 6 others

Shay A

9.4

Very enjoyable Wednesday Wine Committee lunch today with @Weston Eidson & @Colby Siratt hosting. Same format as always...1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine all tasted blind.

Always such a big fan of these. It’s light and nimble while remaining viscous and powerful. Honeyed orange blossom, roasted and caramelized cashews and lemon oil. Acidity down the middle of the palate accompanies honeysuckle and graham cracker. I called this mid-‘00s Sauternes. — 7 years ago

with Dan, Jeff and 3 others

Shay A

9.2

Very enjoyable Wednesday Wine Committee lunch today with @Weston Eidson & @Colby Siratt hosting. Same format as always...1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine all tasted blind.

This was plush and dense while also being very youthful and gripping. Dark fruit dominant. Black Forest cake, dark cocoa dusted dates, roasted plum and a touch of saddle leather. I called this left bank 2012 vintage. — 7 years ago

with Dan, Jeff and 3 others

Shay A

9.0

Very enjoyable Wednesday Wine Committee lunch today with @Weston Eidson & @Colby Siratt hosting. Same format as always...1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine all tasted blind.

Acidity was significantly sharper here than white number one. Lots of lemon and lime. Complex. Underripe pineapple highlighted the finish. I called this Chablis. — 7 years ago

with Dan, Jeff and 3 others

Marti Smith Osterhout

9.0

Easily drinkable.
Sweet start, dry finish. So I love that I can buy this for $10.99 a bottle. A lot of friends can drink this. I can serve to lots of different palates and proceeds go to an excellent cause — 7 years ago