The Loop
Vinhos Barbeito
Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Special Reserve Madeira Savannah Verdelho
Translucent cold brew color, rather pungent citrus and roasted pecan nose. Yum already. Then medium sweet, deeply caramel more pecan on the palate. This wine feels like family and that’s not just my Austin-grandparent-pecan-picking nostalgia. It’s so friendly but capable of throwing you for a loop—how high is that alcohol? (19.5 abv)) but WHAT sort of kernel/nut elements are they and are they STILL judging where I went to school? These pecan-savvy questions fade as elegant smoky elements wave through to tell you it doesn’t matter so long as you graduated. It keeps you on your toes and keeps you looking towards more time together. — a year ago
Vecchie Terre di Montefili
Anfiteatro Colli della Toscana Centrale Sangiovese 1994
This wine has defeated time and honestly being from a vintage no one has ever talked about highly it comes as such a surprise. I had it last time around 10 years ago and it just is at least as good as it was...betterlet me say.
Perhaps it is the explanation of when they say that time isn't a flat line, but a circling loop?!?!
It has intensity and that softness of an aged wine that you might identify with sweetness (but it is not). It's unforgettable and endless.
I reckon i deserved it somehow, it was meant for me now.
It comes always in huge decision making moment of my life.
Unfortunately i have no more..is that a sign?
Final decision?
Simply love it❤🙏 — 3 years ago
I couldn't agree more on the political leaders of this country
Such a shame they are crumbling down what has taken so long to be put together ..so many sacrifices, choices..the agenda uunfortunately seems to be a worldwide one. Stay safe and strong
My family lives in Rome same same with NYC. My question though is if places like Australia really need the vaxx at all. We don't live a pandemic, we are experiencing a dictorial regime that is putting us in lockdown for no reason.
I have never met anyone in Melbourne affected by the virus if not as a financial consequence of this big show.
I understand youight not agree, but i find that here everything is so evident and honestly i don't hear anybody talking about covid risks, but just lockdowns risks and, allow me to say as per usual, it's all about the money. I hope i wake up tomorrow and it's just a nightmare but i am afraid that's not happening.
Take care my friend
Banshee
Sonoma County Pinot Noir
Loop me tasting — 5 months ago
Leeuwin Estate
Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2016
Unscrewed and poured; no formal notes. These friggen Chardonnays from Margaret River. I’ve been blinded on them too many times to count and I never call it right. Instead, I always seem to call a high acid grape like Riesling of Sauvignon Blanc. The fruit is sometimes tropical, always with citrus and sometimes is shows green apple and always with awesome minerals. Acid is squarely in the high category. They are lovely wines that just seem to throw me for a loop. If Chablis, the Mosel and Sancerre had a love child. Drink now and through 2036 easy. A fabulous pairing with lamb massaman, larb and papaya salad. How can they hide the 100% new French oak so well?! — 6 months ago
Casa Ferreirinha (Sogrape Vinhos)
Papa Figos Douro Red Blend 2019
Great blend. Dusty and earthy. Red plummy fruits. Paired well with some amazing Italian at Apolonia in the Deep South Loop of Chicago. — 2 years ago
Louis Jadot
Chablis Chardonnay
Loop me tasting — 5 months ago
Portland Wine Company
Loop de Loop Romeo Red
This was the February selection from a wine club that was a gift to me. This is a very pleasant surprise! Delicious! — 4 years ago
Jess
Pale ruby color.
Aromas of fresh cherry, raspberry, anise.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, raspberry, anise. Light, silky tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 months ago