Sipping Fine Wine

9.6

A blend from several vineyards, including Sweetwater Vineyard. Bright Ruby color, purple edges, with aromas of ripe fruits and complex spice. On the palate concentrated flavors of raspberry, cherry and currants with pepper, herbs and oak, aged for 15 months on French oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, rich long finish, ending with spice, ripe fruit and oaky tones. Very Nice! — 8 months ago

David Kline

9.1

With the look of a certain sample and the smell of hemp flour popping from the off-white head, it looks like you might not get the job! On the plus side, there is a lovely candied grapefruit mixed with hemp flower, tangerine, and lemon zest aroma driving the Hebrew alphabet lacing. The pine tar entry isn’t for everyone, but I for one, appreciate flavors that resinate (sic). Pine cones and petrol, hemp seeds and lemongrass, almond extract and bay leaf. Lemon peel and grapefruit zest pull us back to fruits but a pecan bitterness and tea tree oil, make it arboreal. This is almost Arrogant Bastard’s kinder, sweeter sister in a puffy cloud. #sweetwaterbrewing #sweetwater #sweetwaterfourtwenty #gthirteenipa #fourtwentystrain #ipa #stickyipa #indiapaleale #beer #birra #bier #biere #cerveza #cerveja #sweetwaterbrew #GAbeer #georgiabeer — 4 years ago

with Courtney

J Chechik

9.0

This is holding up really well. Slightly leaner fruit than I remember from my last one - couple yrs ago. Lots of licorice a little vegetal/pepper essence. Really nice - JC Cellars does a fantastic job across the board. — 5 years ago

Marc Melser

9.2

We had the 2018 and 2019 on 3/14-15/24. They are both excellent Pinot Noirs. Both have tastes and bouquets of black cherry, vanilla and mild spice. Both well balanced, fruit forward and full bodied. The 2018 had a stronger bouquet the 2019 had a fuller mouthfeel. No doubt would buy more. — 8 months ago

Alex Kelly

9.1

Sweetwater with bec & mamo — 4 years ago

Perry Riddle

9.2

Definitely a big boy with a ton of black fruit liqueur, violet, and graphite. But there was still a sense of freshness. — 4 years ago

Ian Staub

9.0

Light and crispy, with some honeyed quality from age. While it’s amazing that a lithe wine like this can perform after 10 years, I’m not certain I necessarily prefer it to a fresh bottle or one with a couple years of time. Enjoyed with a dozen raw Hog Island Sweetwater oysters, my first shucking experience. — 5 years ago

Kellin

9.5

Gorgeous Zinfandel. Landy Vineyard at Sweetwater Springs producing some delicate tannins with juicy and spicy notes. Herbaceous nose with hints of potpourri and baked dark fruit. Paired perfectly with Thai BBQ Pork and pineapple fried rice. At this price point, easily one of the best Zin’s out there. — 3 years ago

S.S. Mandani

9.3

One of my favorite breweries in the south. I know, I know, Sweetwater in Atlanta’s great and all, but Crooked Can outta Orlando is something else.

Their seasonal Oktoberfest pictured on the right hits all the right Autumn notes.

Purple Cow to the left of that has got nice açaí, blueberry, and licorice notes.

Down the line, the Pia Kawa is a perfect tart pineapple sipper.

Finally, the Mellow Step, probably the favorite of the flight, has got the perfect amount of hops balanced with a saltwater taffy mango afternote.

10 mile bike ride and flights on the West Orange Trail. Chill. — 4 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.2

Pale pink, fine mousse; medium plus intensity aromas of fresh strawberry, yellow plum, Rainier cherries, white flower, chalk, subtle brioche; dry, high acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, acid perfectly balanced with level of sweetness, a delight — 4 years ago