Sparkman Cellars

Kindred Columbia Valley Grenache 2020

9.5

Sparkman Kindred Columbia Valley Grenache, 14.5% alc/vol. Ruby red, excellent clarity, light to moderate pigment extraction. Red fruit -strawberry, hint of raspberry- on nose, black currant, dark cherry, blackberry, barrel toast, caramel and licorice in the mouth, with a hint of mint on the finish. Mouthcoating seed tannins, light to moderate skin astringency. Good candy-like fruit with length but not all that acidic, so a good balance there. A nice find and a good sipper though I’m not sure how solid a standard it is for this varietal in Washington state as it’s quite a different expression of the varietal. Don’t care though; I still like it. Two hours after opening, some cola flavor emerges. — a year ago

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Innis & Gunn

Kindred Spirits Barrel Aged Stout

Trixie

9.2

A limited release from Innis & Gunn.

A Scottish Stout that is aged in Irish whisky barrels.

Colour is deepest brown.

A faint aroma of sweet chocolate, dark bread and coffee. There is not an immediate whisky aroma.

A balanced, sweet taste of roasted malts, mild chocolate, wood spice and vanilla. Medium- full body with medium carbonation.

A bitter, dry finish of whisky and chocolate. As the Stout warmed slightly the whisky flavour became more noticeable.

•6.1% ABV• March 22nd, 2018. — 7 years ago

Dawn, James and 14 others liked this

Trixie

@Dennis P. Cheers! 🍺 Thanks! Lots of good beer varieties to try and enjoy.

@Tyler Martinelli Cheers!🍺 If you like strong coffee and dark chocolate this is the stout for you. ☕🍫

@Phil A Appreciate your comment. 🍻It's pretty nice, but as you know I'm a fan of stout and IPA. Ah Canmore - our good friend moved there last summer. Beautiful but expensive community. Safe travels!

@DC Radisson It's a good tipple. I would recommend to people unafraid of bold flavour. 🍻