Thunder Wine Makers

Domaine Vocoret et Fils

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2021

2021 vintage. Big Thunder Mountain. Great mineral presence for the duration of the performance. Light-medium/medium body. This is rockin.’ Pick it up. 1.10.24. — 10 months ago

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William Downie

Gippsland Pinot Noir 2017

Forgot to take a photo of the Half Bottle at No. 19 Restaurant at The Darling at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. This was the 2017 William Downie from Gippsland. Interested to try this as Gippsland is the home of Bass Phillip, one of the most accomplished makers of Pinot Noir in Australia as is William Downie. This was more beetroot and earthy root vegetables than red fruits with classic Burgundian sappiness. A classy effort although has some developing to do. — 5 years ago

Freycinet Vineyard

Tasmania Pinot Noir 2007

One of my favourite Australian Pinot Noirs and does improve with cellaring - up to 15 years say the makers. Arguably at its peak right now but will still be drinking well in 4 years - on the plateau. A lovely complex aroma of earthy, compost heap, forest floor notes with savoury Plum. Medium + Intensity on the palate with incredible length and persistence. This wine like all good Pinots speaks of its terroir which in this case is this special amphitheater in eastern Tasmania. Usually buy this annually. — 6 years ago

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Gantenbein

Pinot Noir 2016

Cult wine lovers rejoice! This Swiss Pinot noir has some Smokey and almost sweet characteristics on the nose, while the palate of black cherries and tobacco. The winemaker cold soaks the grapes prior to fermentation for maximum extraction of aroma and flavor.

Between the 3 wines, the transition from red to blue to black fruits, and development of smokey qualities epitomizes the different terroirs and techniques Pinot makers are using across the world.
— 2 years ago

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Domaine de Montvac

Adage Red Rhone Blend 2011

3rd generation women wine makers. Owner was a ballerina and all wines are named for a pose. Natural wine. Lovely and tart. — 5 years ago

Kelly Seiler

Kelly Seiler

Added to cellar 8-30-19

T-Vine Cellars

Hill of Thunder Shake Ridge Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel Blend 2017

2017 - Pomegranate and strawberries. A light bright zin mix that paired well with salmon. — 6 years ago

Tenuta San Guido

Guidalberto Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016

Had this in cellar! Outstanding! From the makers of Sassicaia, Deep Ruby with red & black fruits and floral aromas of this 60% Cab Sauv 40% Merlot blend. On the palate flavors of cherry, currants and blackberry with cinnamon, licorice, cacao and earthy notes, well integrated. Fine tannins, approachable, a wine with a solid structure, elegant and smooth, long finish, great mouth feel ending with fruit and spicy oak. Still had room to age. Nice! — 3 years ago

Dawn, Daniel P. and 6 others liked this

El Dorado

12 Year Old Rum

First rum I’ve ever liked, I’m 40 years old and whenever i drank rum I always gagged and felt the burning from the sins of a thousand years of hell burning inside my face, throat, and chess. This rum, however, felt like a hot cup of tea during a fall thunder storm. Perfection! — 4 years ago

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Giant Steps

Ocarina Gruyere Farm Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Aromas of citrus and pineapple juice. Fermented in a clay amphora on Skins with no Malolactic Fermentation. No oak. This wine making gives another level of freshness, intensity and minerality. An excellent wine from one of Australia’s pre-eminent wine makers, Steve Flamsteed. Winery says cellar up to 6 years - I cannot see my bottles lasting that long! — 6 years ago

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