Libation Wine

La Vieille Ferme (Perrin & Fils)

La Vieille Ferme Rosé Blend

Shhhhh. Holy Saturday, Batman!!! Easter bunny drinks rosé! Perfect libation for plastic egg prep. Nice balance between sweetness and acidity in the mouth. The finish shows fresh fruit and great length. — a year ago

Vergers du Soleil

Coteaux Varois-En Provence Rosé Blend 2018

A light, smooth rose’ that went exceptionally well with crab legs and shrimp. Makes a refreshing Summer libation as well. It seems my favorite rose’s come out of the Cotes de Provence. — 6 years ago

Mira Winery

Napa Valley Syrah 2012

Deep red purple. Huge red fruit explosion on the on the nose and pallet at first. Nice counterbalance with earthiness and acidity. Some tobacco towards the end. This is bold and savory with round but firm tannings. Time has ironed out the nuances and evolved it into a sleek libation. — 6 years ago

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Tami'

Terre Siciliane Nero d'Avola 2017

Enjoyed this— delicious Arianna Occhipinti offering that’s at the right price point for a weeknight libation — 7 years ago

Carmon, Kathern and 18 others liked this

Turley

Dragon Vineyard Zinfandel 2014

Little pre-fathers day libation. Big, bold, and beautiful. Weighty and chewy. Cherry, spicebox and pepper. Loaded with alcohol - comes in at 15.9%. You know it’s there but it’s not overpowering. The finish is long and full of vanilla and spice. I ❤️ @Turley Wine Cellars. — 8 years ago

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Macallan Distillery

18 Year Old Sherry Oak Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch

Feels like the proper libation to reflect on a wonderful Napa trip. That said, can anyone tell me why the geniuses at Macallan bailed on age-naming their Scotches? This is the last of my 18's, in a class all their own, velvety smooth and a core of orange citrus and burnt rind, earthy light peat. Sweet on so many levels. — 9 years ago

Paul, Daniel and 17 others liked this

Pali Wine Co.

Shea Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir

Super clean, dry and just the richness of flavor needed for an enjoyable libation. — 9 years ago

Ricardo Santos

La Madras Vineyard El Malbec 2010

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9.7

Ah, the 2010 vintage of Ricardo Santos Malbec, a transcendental libation that beckons the soul into the labyrinthine depths of vinicultural exuberance. As I imbibed this elixir, my palate embarked on an odyssey through an enigmatic symphony of hedonistic flavors. The terroir speaks with the eloquence of a thousand poets, invoking an avant-garde pas de deux between dark fruit and enigmatic earthiness.

The tannins, oh, the tannins! Like philosophers engaged in a Socratic dialogue with one's senses, they debate their existence before yielding to a seductive silkiness that borders on a Vinous epiphany. Its finish lingers, not unlike the sermons of a zealous street preacher, echoing in the inner sanctum of one's mind.

In conclusion, Ricardo Santos' 2010 Malbec is a vinous riddle wrapped in an enigmatic enigma, destined to provoke laughter, tears, and existential contemplation. A masterpiece of humorous absurdity in a glass!
— 3 years ago

Garrison Brothers

Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey

I’ve enjoyed Garrison Brothers’ Bourbon for many years now, and have gone through more than my fair share of bottles. Now, at long last, I’ve decided to indulge once more and get another bottle so I can make my all-time favorite Old Fashioned (called the “Hye Fashioned,” which is served at Four Seasons Austin’s lobby bar/lounge, Live Oak). Today was my first attempt at re-creating this sensational libation at home, and it was a hit 🔥 It consists of Garrison Brothers Bourbon, Remy Martin VSOP, Demerara simple syrup, Angostura bitters, orange peel, and Luxardo cherries. The Garrison Brothers Bourbon provides an integrally raw, firm backbone to the otherwise sweet nature of this luxurious iteration of a timeless classic 🥃 — 6 years ago

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Ryan Vento

Ryan Vento

@Larry Ito Great! I hope you like it. The mixology team at Four Seasons Austin did a wonderful job when developing it. Cheers 🥃
Larry Ito

Larry Ito

It’s delicious but hard to stop at one!
Ryan Vento

Ryan Vento

@Larry Ito So glad you like it! I was actually just thinking of you because I have a new cocktail to share. Stay tuned.

French Libation

Pamplune Rosé Blend

Summer in a bottle! — 7 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2014

Post chix 'n bunnies libation at a local Mexican joint near my sister's. It was light and cheerful on opening and evolved w time. Raspberry, tomato, citrusy crisp with a long finish. — 8 years ago

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Domaine du Clos de Tart

Monopole Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2002

A surprise visit from the Jersey Boy and he decisively chose Burgundy as his libation of the night and I gladly obliged. Great people make good wine so much better and as the conversation flowed the wine opened and evolved. This was tight with a touch of funk to start but with the sea air the sweet, silky fruit took center stage. This is still a massive wine but it is so so lush and round with a substantial amount of tension and intensity. Very much on its way up and it will only get better for the next 10 years. Thank you @Joe Lucca for the hang. Smiles all around @Mike R — 9 years ago

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Bill Bender

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My deck is open to all @Jody Scharf. I didn't let @Joe Lucca inside the house. He is Sicilian after all.
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Seriously, @Ron R , I was hoping for some eye candy to be hanging around Bill's house like a Bohemian 70s style hang. Instead, I was the one that brought the boobs for the night.
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@Bill Bender Thanks again brother!!! You captured the wine and the evening perfectly. Great times, great company, great wine. Look forward to seeing you again soon.

Gimonnet Gonet

L'Identité Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs

Perfect celebratory libation! — 4 years ago

Nismes-Delclou

Castarède Bas Armagnac 1971

An anniversary libation of the highest order! — 5 years ago

Woodford Reserve Distillery

Barrel Finish Select Double Oaked Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Nose is met with burning ethyl acetate, toffee, and some Chinese sauce (maybe hoisin). On the palate, dark chocolate, expresso, and latte, with a finish John Holmes would be proud of. The libation is dark, dark, dark. And it is outstanding for the price. — 6 years ago

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Ricca Terra Vintners

Daisy Chain Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains - Fiano Blend 2018

Australia Wine Geek Week, distributed by Libation Project. $24 on sale, floral, light, dry muscat — 6 years ago

Zach Hanson
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Francois Gay

Chorey-les-Beaune Pinot Noir

A lovely Father’s Day libation — 8 years ago

Daou Vineyards

Soul Of A Lion Adelaida District Red Blend

Wow- what an hour does to this vintage. We went from fantastic to where is Jesus to touch the bottle and bring more! Very full rich, a thick libation of berry, wood, earth with a thick fatty follow that had hints of deep sweets. Memorable for sure! — 8 years ago

Callejuela

La Casilla Amontillado Palomino

Libation of the year for me. — 9 years ago