Alexandra says....1980 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port ++++ $100

My first Port. Life-is-wonderful and always very sweet!

2010 M. Chapoutier Les Granits +++ $50

Scarlet Johansson meets Charlize Theron. Youth & brains collide  

Akhila says.... 2009 Ridge Mazzoni Home Ranch $30

A complex Zin blend that packs some heat.

Jeff says....2009 Ridge Mazzoni Home Ranch $30

Spicy,Mocha, Cherry, That Builds With Sustained Intensity

2013 Sparkman Birdie Riesling +++ $18

Fine balance, if nominal depth. Needs much cold. 

Koshihikari Echigo Rice Beer +++ $12

A bit benign but Sushis foil. Rice rocket. 

2013 Crios torrontes Mendoza +++ $12

Crisp Granny Smith. Sancerre style, Albarino refreshment. Lovely

2010 Chappellet Las Piedras +++ $50

Successfully mimicking a nubile right bank. More time...

Scott says....2010 Chappellet Las Piedras ++++ $50

Sophisticated and balanced, kinda like my Ferrari. Hubrisless.

Ian says....Moylans Dragoon Dry Irish Style Stout +++ $8

Excellent effervescence empties glasses,  approachable, toasty, storm cloud

Ian says....Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout +++ $7

brick wall, bittersweet, bite, cacao, clings, dark, deep

2011 Podere Sapaio Volpolo Bolgheri ++++

Purple Right Bank lusciousness. Serving our lifestyle smartly. 

NV Frank Cornelissen Contadino 8 +++ $23

Swear I saw this in Lord of the Ring.