Deborah M

9.0

Vacations that involve both cycling and wine are the absolute best. Already thinking of where to go in 2023.

Last night my neighbors shared this gem that they brought back from a recent Bordeaux wine and bike holiday. (Note to self to spend more time with the fun neighbors 😁).

The 2014 Château Destieux was super approachable after a short decant. Very ripe concentrated fruit, but not in a bad way. Complex with soft tannins. 14.5% ABV. Really a lovely bottle.

Rule #64 Remember to bring back a bottle (or bottles) while traveling. The subsequent stories about the adventure will pair perfectly with that wine. — 2 years ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Popped and poured. Stewed dark brambles and Luxardo cherries with pie crust, Herbs de Provence (the American stuff with the lavender) and freshly cracked black pepper. On the palate, again brandied cherries and dusty dirty country road (riding my bike tells me that). Very good Paso Zin. — 4 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.4

That’s sausage and peppers in the background. And onions. And shallots. And mushrooms. I had some zucchini too, gotta throw that in there. I had a croissant as well. That’s what 70 miles on a bike will do to your appetite. — 5 years ago

Riccardo L.

9.2

Wha wha weeee waaah. Teleportation straight back to burgundy - escargot under the clock tower, lunch on a bike ride of the country. Beast. Doesn’t get much better. — 3 years ago

K J

9.0

Lemon honey grassy. Bike tour. — 3 years ago

Gina

9.9

Took this chilled on a Long bike ride to have with lunch. Loved the crispness and the grapefruit flavor was really refreshing. — 4 years ago

Paul T HB

8.9

Warehouse Rose, similar to beach bike ride Rose,
Summer guzzle — 5 years ago

Brian Hearty

9.1

2006. We’ve had this in the cellar since a really fun bike ride across Missouri long ago. I was surprised how much dark rich fruit remained, how smooth the tannins were, and how great it paired with a grilled Nebraska steak! — 3 years ago

Ray S

10

My favorite wine from this day forward. My best friend asked me to replace a few parts on his bike (socially distant). As I'm placing his bike on a work stand, he pulls out two wine glasses and this bottle. He asked me to officiate his wedding. I'm geeking out! — 4 years ago

Ola Lenin

9.2

New tires for my bike. This wine matches the feeling, in an olfactory sense. Add peaches, smoke and lemon curd. Warmer than the 2015. — 4 years ago