The Whale Caller

Herman Story

First Time Caller Paso Robles Highlands Petite Sirah 2018

Lush and full of flavour. I enjoy the full throttle style with such impressive balance and length. — 5 months ago

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Bear Cave Cellars

Gill Vineyard Syrah 2006

This was an excellent wine. It sadly came from a friend’s caller who has passed recently but we raised a glass in his name. Thank you Vic — 5 years ago

Castoro Cellars

Whale Rock Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir 2016

14.3% alc/vol. Ruby to dark red, moderate pigment extraction, very good clarity. Cherry, weedy greens and barrel wood aromas on nose. Cherry flavor with length, some seed bitterness on finish with leather and cherry pulp fruitiness. Aftertaste of cherry stone. Moderate skin and barrel tannin astringency after 30 minutes. Could use some decanting. Mint, blueberry and black currant flavors emerge after 60 minutes. Solid fruit expression for variety, shows well for Cali cool climate vineyard location in Templeton Gap. Perhaps more barrel character than some might prefer; not my usual style for the varietal but good fruit at its core, and well crafted overall. Castoro reds can be tannin-forward, and this Pinot noir is no exception. The natural question is: can you dig it when a Pinot noir is made this way? I love the challenge, but do you have the patience to age or decant this wine long enough to show all it can be? — 5 years ago

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Trixie

Trixie

Good descriptors and review. Cheers!🍷

Suigei Brewery Co.

Drunken Whale Sake

Smells of sweet grass

Medium body - delicious hints of anise, and grasses. A great one to pair with your favorite sushi.
— 4 years ago

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Trixie

Trixie

Love the photo and the use of Asian props.👏

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey

La Chatenière Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Chardonnay 2013

Corkage at Simon and the whale. Punches well above it’s weight class. Decanted for an hour. Impressive concentration and richness. Killer pairing with gnocchi, mushrooms, and black truffle — 6 years ago

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Castoro Cellars

Whale Rock Zinfandel 2018

Very good Zinfandel. Tim Henessey has been to the winery — 4 years ago

Folly of the Beast

Central Coast Pinot Noir

If you’re looking for a fruit-forward Pinot that’s still elegant and light, but you do t want to spend $$$, here’s your white whale. The QPR here is crazy. Great with a wood-fired pizza! — 5 years ago

Scarpa (Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa)

Casa Scarpa Barbera d'Asti 2016

Mary H
8.9

Fresh and fruity - grape and cranberry. Went decently well with whale beef steak! — 5 years ago

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier

Victoria Shiraz Viognier 2012

Blind Dinner, Open Theme; 12 Nov 2018 at Prairie Whale, Great Barrington, MA — 6 years ago

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