Dave

8.7

They say you should use Burgundy PN for Coq au vin, but this does the job nicely. Easy on the wallet, too.
Listening to the Stanley Brothers — 4 days ago

Dave

8.8

A decent value Medoc. Firm and robust. Dark fruit, plum and cherry. Leather and green leaves. Pretty tannic. It paired well with flank steak and chimichurri. Minus a point, though, for a slightly metallic finish.
Listening to Elvis Costello — 5 days ago

Dave

9.0

This is 2015 Cold Hand Winery "Ribes Rubrum." Made in Denmark from Red Currants, this dry bubbly is bottle fermented and has plenty of stuff floating in it. Brownish orange in color. Very bubbly and very sour! Tastes like sour berries and green garden clippings. I've never had anything like this. $25, I'd probably get one more for Christmas with the relatives. It's a conversation piece.
Listening to Paul Desmond — 11 days ago

Dave

9.3

Polished off this bottle tonight with my buddy. It always tastes like a high rye bourbon, but there's no rye in the mashbill. Spicy heat, cinnamon candy,sweet cornbread, and earthy tannins. Sorry to see it go.
Listening to The Kinks — 14 days ago

Dave

7.4

Ah, the Tommy Gun Whiskey- when your staff cares enough to get you the very best! This "whiskey" comes in a handsome pew pew bottle, with no age statement or mashbill information! It is a product of France, though, so you know it's good. A pale urine color, this 80 proofer packs a whollop. I suppose it tastes like watered down scotch, if I had to pick a whiskey. A little bit of peat. Not for the faint of heart, this would do well in Diet Coke or used as a paint thinner. Cheers, friends!
Listening to Muddy Waters — 4 days ago

Dave

8.6

First rating! 🫢 This is the exquisite and superb 2023 Dolly California Pinot Noir. A refined palate for discerning gentlemen, this PN, with its convenient screw cap, was apparently made by Dolly Parton, who is a national treasure and my birthday buddy. I couldn't resist buying this; I love everything Dolly does! Well, almost everything...
Listening to Cannonball Adderley. — 8 days ago

Dave

9.1

Wanted an inexpensive steak wine tonight, and I got lucky with this one. Bold blackberries and cassis, yes, but this wine has poise and elegance. Wonderfully balanced with a luxurious mouthfeel, I'd be satisfied spending 3x what I did ($18)
Listening to Miles Davis — 12 days ago

Dave

9.4

I'm not a Napa expert, but many of my Delectable buddies are. Have you had this wine? Pulled it last night, and while my palate was overloaded from other wines we tasted, I knew I was into something good. Revisiting it today for a 2nd day taste. Exceptional! The 31% Cab Franc is the star of the show here, adding great structure and depth. The wine is soft but tannic, with prominent flavors of blackberries, currant, tomato, and violets. This could have waited 5 more years. Beautifully constructed wine, and the best I've had in months. I only wish I had another bottle or 14.
Listening to Chet Atkins — 4 days ago

Dave

8.5

I saw this at our local Mexican grocery store for $12 and picked it up. I'd say $12 is a bit steep 😅 But, it does taste like wine. Kinda cranberry, leather, chalk, alcohol, cough syrup. No need to buy it again!
Listening to Albert King — 9 days ago

Dave

8.7

This was a little drab. Darker fruit (obviously), all spice, leather. Flabby. Not my favorite.
Listening to Billy Strings — 11 days ago