89 Rating
08/072008 /
Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2006
The blend: 100 Shiraz
Why you should buy it: As my wine connoisseur friend Sherie put it, “I like big fucking reds like this one that touch every nerve in my palate.”
What it tastes like: Cherry, chocolate, blueberries, pepper
What to serve it with: Beef tartare
Say this and sound smart: The Barossa Valley in Southern Australia takes its name from the Barossa Ranges, which were named by Colonel William Light in 1837. Light chose the name in memory of the British victory over the French in the Battle of Barossa, in which he fought in 1811.
The price: $29
Imbiber rating: 91
The Bohan-Dillon Pinot Noir 2006
The blend: all pinot noir
Where it’s from: It’s from Hirsch Vineyards on the Sonoma Coast, known for their premium pinot noir
What it tastes like: Two hot women on a leather couch; plums; Seville oranges; exhibits pleasant acidity; firm tannins
What to serve it with: Sharp cheddar cheese, rosemary, thyme, salad, bacon cheeseburger
The price: $30
Imbiber rating: 89
The blend: 100 Shiraz
Why you should buy it: As my wine connoisseur friend Sherie put it, “I like big fucking reds like this one that touch every nerve in my palate.”
What it tastes like: Cherry, chocolate, blueberries, pepper
What to serve it with: Beef tartare
Say this and sound smart: The Barossa Valley in Southern Australia takes its name from the Barossa Ranges, which were named by Colonel William Light in 1837. Light chose the name in memory of the British victory over the French in the Battle of Barossa, in which he fought in 1811.
The price: $29
Imbiber rating: 91
The Bohan-Dillon Pinot Noir 2006
The blend: all pinot noir
Where it’s from: It’s from Hirsch Vineyards on the Sonoma Coast, known for their premium pinot noir
What it tastes like: Two hot women on a leather couch; plums; Seville oranges; exhibits pleasant acidity; firm tannins
What to serve it with: Sharp cheddar cheese, rosemary, thyme, salad, bacon cheeseburger
The price: $30
Imbiber rating: 89
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