Catherine Gmoser

9.2

Delicious! — 3 days ago

with Liz

Jenks

9.4

@delectable this is Pulling Nails Blend #15...

“I pulled the notes from Pulling Nails #8 to mimic the fruiting addition exactly - the ratio of raspberries to cherries. Then we blended up what could be the best foundation for these fruits and their refermentation by using the base for the blend #8 as a guide.

Where blend #8 used a portion of spontaneous beer back-blended with a 1-year-old saison, blend #15 uses a base of our lambic-inspired beer (quick turbid mash, funkiest of our cultures, expresses itself somewhere between Coexpressionalism and our old spontaneous beers) blended with Oude Fermier and a Brett-forward saison for some additional Brett spice and classical "funk." The blend was refermented on raspberries and cherries for less than 2 months (just like blend #8 yet unlike any other Side Project beer ever) and then allowed to bottle condition since early May.” - Cory King. — 2 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Dense Crimson in colour. The nose and palate on this full bodied red are more reminiscent of a South Australian Red than the medium bodied savoury style typical of the Hunter Valley. Just the faintest hint of HV sweat and earth. This showed rich ripe black currant with smooth tannins. It’s a pity there was a time when HV wines tried to mimic the SA styles which were more popular. This is an example of that. Quite a good wine but not true to its origins. Thankfully the main HV wineries have returned to their original style - think Mount Pleasant Maurice O’Shea, Brokenwood Graveyard and Tyrells Individual Paddocks. — 5 years ago

Ron from VA

9.2

This was very well grown (Crozet) and produced (by Chris)- this was delicious and while it didn’t mimic Argentinian Malbec, it did offer varietal difference than CF or CS… I really let this run until I had the right meal to pair it with… 14.5 years is a long time, but it stood the test of time so a big high five — 3 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

@Delectable Wine This is Syrah. Nose is crazy. Blueberry, floral and so expressive and crazy. What a nose. Layered and complex. Cote Rotie like. Wow. 9.6 nose. Olive, floral, red berry, black berry. Sick. Palate is so supple, juicy and fresh. Really intense palate presence and wonderful grip. So long. Epic. Great freshness.

Wow on day 2. Insane Cote Rotie mimic aromas. Florals. Violets. Pastille. Granite. Clay. Play-Doh. So gorgeous. Flaming embers. Palate is just seamless and almost sweet but not. Insane elegance and dusty very fine tannins that pump out some sweetness on the finish. What a finish. Elite Syrah. — 3 years ago

Ming L

9.4

Red cherry, strawberry, plum, fresh herbs, balsamic, and hint of lavender fills an aromatic and deep nose. Soft juicy entry with flavors mimic the nose but lightly candied. Medium to full body that’s beautifully textured. Bright acidity and polished tannins.

This is in great contrast to Alto Moncayo, showing off PN-like elegance. Still packing a punch though. Need to find couple of bottles to cellar. — 4 years ago

Sharon B

9.4

Less than $10 what a gem! An Italian fruit forward wine with tons of dark fruit on the palate. Yum!! 😋 — a year ago

Norman

9.4

No age statement (NAS) on this one but it still has a rich and full finish. It not one that lasts super long but is complete and great. Didn’t think I was a fan of Tamdhu but this changes that.

Official commentary - The distiller does so by bottling the Cigar Malt unchillfiltered at 53.8% ABV, which the distiller’s notes show the whisky to mimic the spice, aroma, and mouthfeel of aged tobacco leaves.

Sandy McIntyre, Tamdhu’s distillery manager, explained that Cigar Malt II has a balanced, creamy nose that gives way to crystallized ginger, golden syrup, and hints of sherry oak. It tastes of winter fruits soaked in sherry with a thick mouthfeel, followed by a malt loaf and vanilla cream.

The finish is lingering and brings a hint of sherry, with honeyed apricots and toasted nuts. — a year ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Tried to follow the instructions. Decanted and put in an ice bucket to mimic cellar temp while it aerated. Too impatient. Poured and drank. Little hot but really beautiful orchard and stone fruits. Then after more time and air this wine was really elegant. Excellent. — 3 years ago

Ed Lehrman

9.0

Very aromatic and much improved after 7 years. Tart cherry/plum and at 12.3 alc is a touch short of where it would have been singing. CA ain’t Burgundy so don’t try to mimic. Use the sun! This is the best of the 2013s I’ve had so far. — 5 years ago