Van Duzer

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

9.0

2020 vintage, very delicate aromas of fruit and classic Pinot earthy musk on the nose, slight hints of leather. Very well balanced and with a subtle finish. Continued to open up after the first hour. Paired extremely well with filet mignon. For $35, I would partake in this again. — a month ago

Georg Breuer

Berg Roseneck Riesling 2020

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2020 — 5 months ago

Doug, Tom and 5 others liked this

Weingut Josef Leitz

Rüdesheimer Berg Roseneck Katerloch Riesling 2024

Kristen Grimes

9.3

Smells like a Riesling, honey and citrus, sweetness that isn't overpowering and is balanced by some minerality. Perfect pairing for spicy food! — 8 months ago

Laura liked this

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

10 Year 107 Proof Handmade Bourbon

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Winegeeks chih @ dos aguas — 10 months ago

Juan and Dave liked this

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle's 15 Years Old Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

James K

9.7

The hype is real — 2 months ago

with Paul

Tom, Steve and 6 others liked this

Dave

15 years is the sweet spot 👌

Siduri

Van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir 2001

Doug Powers

9.2

This lovely Siduri Pinot Noir is very dark-colored, big, rich, old vine mountain fruit (my recollection is that this is an old “head-pruned” Pinot vineyard, at elevation??), I can see criticism that it’s not really “Pinot Noir-like”, but like the older St. Innocent “Freedom Hill” Pinot Noirs, these wines last a long time, so even if it’s too “big”, it’s rich, intense and complex!! But, you wouldn’t ever guess, “blind”, that this was a red Burgundy. I happen to like it, as it seems youthful and fresh, with further aging potential. — 5 months ago

with Jim

"Odedi", Dave and 9 others liked this

Tom Casagrande

Very unusual for a PN from 24 years ago to clock in at 14.6%. But glad it’s enjoyable!

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 10 Year 107 Proof 2024

Dave

9.2

Brandon's bottle was better than mine. A little heat, a little sweet. Honey, cornbread, cinnamon, tobacco. Tight, clean finish.
Listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers. — 9 months ago

Brian, Anthony and 9 others liked this

Norman

Uh Dave, I don’t know this Brandon guy but I’m calling someone on the table. We review the Gold versus Van Winkle and rate Gold a bit below. Ok. Fair. But what’s with the Grand Pappy in the background and the invite in my mailbox missing?! Something is way off ;) looks like a great night. At some point I do want to try bourbons with you!

Dave

Yeah! 'Twas a good evening. I didn't get around to reviewing a few bottles, including the Pappy. You'd be upset if I did (it was disappointing) 😬 We did pour some Rock Hill Farms which was outstanding.

J. B. Becker

Wallufer Berg Bildstock trocken Riesling 2022

Peter Sultan

9.0

My experience w Becker Riesling is they demand patience, air, & time. As a ‘22 & the lower end of the price spectrum ( for Becker- abt 23$) , this bottling felt as closed as a clam but peeking through were dry notes of salt taffy, hearts of palm, white pith fruits, & a saline nature to the whole affair. Decant the hell out of it or revisit in 3-4 years. — 4 months ago