Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
Antiyal
Valle Del Maipo Carménère Blend 2015
This is the Antiyal Valle de Maipo. It’s 48% Carmenere, 36% Cabernet and 16% Syrah.
I only tasted two wines at Antiyal. This one and an unlabeled 2016 Syrah/Garnacha blend. Sadly, I was not in a position to take detailed notes.
This Carmenere, Cabernet and Syrah blend was a pop & pour. Despite this, it was full of ripe dark currants. The body was full. Tannins nicely rounded. The wine drank beautiful young with a nice round structure and showed beautiful elegance.
Their label pays homage to the indigenous native Indian population in the Southern part of Chile. They are sadly being treated much the way the Yanks treated North American Indians only at a much later date. For years, they were left alone. Until recently, the Chilean Government has given their land rights to Corporation since the unification of Chile.
Antiyal started small as a Garage producer. Their first production was 3,000 bottles. They’ve now grown to around 15,000 bottles with added hectares directly across the street.
Alvaro (Co-Owner-Winemaker) and his wife Marina are salt of the earth people. They started this winery in a garage and have grown into a medium size Viña in Maipo.
They believe in being completely bio-dynamic and enjoying walking the walk. They put everything from their farm and vine waste back into the vineyard. They create compost for the year from their farm animals and Viña leftovers (unused grapes, stems, canes, leaves, cow manure etc.) They also do everything by the cycle of the moon.
It was a pleasure to spend a couple hours with them walking their vineyards and talking about their amazing practices. Very enjoyable afternoon.
I thank them for all their time and sharing their knowledge.
Photos of; their Estate vines with the Andes Mountains from their Viña rooftop, milk cow, used oak barrel (no new oak use) and one of their Vina buildings. — 6 years ago
R. Stuart & Co.
Love, Oregon White Sky Pinot Gris Blend 2018
Rob Stuart, tasting room on 3rd Street in McMinnville — 9 months ago
Produttori del Barbaresco
Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2009
From either the 3rd largest co-op in the world or in Europe. I think it's in Europe. Produttori is located in the heart of the tiny town of Barbaresco just to the right of the tower shown in the photo and up the street from Gaja. Also, one of the best Michelin stared restaurants for lunch we've ever had. As well, the best restaurant service we have experienced and it wasn't that pricey. For such large a co-op, they produce some outstanding value wines and some straight up excellent wines. This 09 is quite nice and one of their entry level value wines. A nice pair with my skillet lasagna. The wine shows more sour than sweet dark cherries, black raspberries, dry dark plums, touch of pouched strawberries, black cherry cola, dry dark florals bouquet, a light delicate herbaceous quality, dark soils with dry powdery crushed rocks with nice acidity. The balance of fruit & earth is improving as is the finish. It still needs at least 3-5 more years in bottle. Very nice wine under $30. A 9.0 on it's own with the skillet lasagna, 9.1-9.2. — 7 years ago
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
Downtown 2020
Excellent sour. Tasted like some of the sours I’ve had from new Belgium. Very classic foudre type beer with a bit of plums. This is really well balanced between sour, fruit, and funk. Highly recommend if you find yourself in Montana. — 3 years ago
Other Half Brewing Co.
Oh... Dream Oat Cream India Pale Ale
As with the best Other Half beers, this one exhibits stunning balance. The lactose adds a pillowy texture.
Artwork by Paul Richard, popular New York street artist. — 6 years ago
Brendan Tracey
Rue de la Soif Sauvignon Blanc
Thank you for introducing me to Thirsty Street @Jono Wingfield Slight funk and total joy. Surprised it's a Sauvignon blanc! — 7 years ago
Jean-Max Roger
Cuvée Les Caillottes Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Purchased at high street wine co in San Antonio — 7 years ago
Mike Coppola
Street & co on December 21st, 2023 with family + E in Portland — 4 months ago