Strange Folk Wines

Folk Machine

Parts & Labor Carignan Blend

Easy drinking, bright, light. — 4 years ago

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Patrick Piuze

Les Forêts Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2019

For me a bit too much sweetness, almost cloying. Miss the grip of a great Chablis, strange for a 2019. — 5 years ago

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Folk Machine

Central Coast Pinot Noir

Perfect to pair with Thanksgiving dinner — 6 years ago

Folk Machine

Suisun Valley Charbono 2017

Juicy plum, blueberry pie, black cherry, blackberry, cassis, and violet. Notes of carbonic maceration or at least some whole cluster. Neutral oak. Elevated acidity, medium soft tannins, and moderate body. Medium(+) finish. Simple but delicious. — 7 years ago

Folk Machine

Film & Camera Valdiguié 2021

ESF
9.2

@S.S. Mandani really nailed this note: didn't hesitate grabbing an obscure southern French varietal from Redwood country in northern CA. there was a distinct genuineness to this wine, a juicy savory engaging mouthfeel, very cerebral & well made (11%!) - you can tell they just got out of the way and let the grapes shine... — a year ago

Dave, Bob and 8 others liked this
S.S. Mandani

S.S. Mandani

Thanks for the shoutout!

Vilmart & Cie

Grand Cellier 1er Cru Brut Champagne Blend

Chablis-like restraint in a very good way. Nose is tense, citrus and lots of limestone, an almost reductive floral nose and a touch of silky softness to balance. Acidity is high but not crazy, strange considering the house style is supposedly to inhibit all malo. Great stuff, I want to drink lots of it — 5 years ago

Folk & Fable

Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend 2017

Got as part of a tasting box. Great find. Would go nuts on these if I could get them for $14-18 — 6 years ago

Floral Terranes

North Folk of Long Island Teroldego Blend 2018

They said Foradori-level good. And they were right. A teeny amount of petillance, but it’s super clean and correct. Savory and plummy; a bit low in acidity. Why isn’t everyone on LI planting Teroldego? Fantastic stuff. — 6 years ago

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Chris Shultz

Chris Shultz

Very savory I thought. I agree with all the notes. Brambly too

Folk Machine

"A Red Herring Afternoon" Dry Muscat

Perfect everyday white. Aromatic, fruity florals with notes of lychee, white peach, and apple blossom with a Meyer lemon candy twist. — 7 years ago

Continuum

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

Paul J
9.2

Similar to my last note, strange and somewhat disappointing.

1hr+ decant. Dark red color. Dark fruit, almost stewed in nature on the nose. Wine starts out spicy, settles down, and loses its strength. Not sure what to make of this.
— 2 years ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
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Folk Machine

Redwood Valley Valdiguié 2019

Tart cranberry and cherry flavors and racy acidity. There was also a sour, yeasty component on the back palate that was slightly redolent of sourdough bread. Interesting. Nonetheless an enjoyable bottle for all its funkiness. 100% Valdiguie. 7/4/22. — 4 years ago

Folk Machine

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc

M
8.9

$25ish org, tart, acidic, mild, cherry tomato -Sam liked more than Mimi — 5 years ago

Folk Machine

Jeanne d'Arc Chenin Blanc

Bright. Light funk. Delicious. — 6 years ago

Gentle Folk Wines

Rainbow Juice Adelaide Hills Rosé Blend

This stuff... bam a lama ding dong! — 6 years ago

Folk Machine

Batten Down The Hatches The Storm Is Coming Vecino Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Really enjoyed this, very much a burgundy style at a good price. — 7 years ago