Ryan Hindmarsh

Delas Frères Les Reinages Gigondas 2007, Ac

Gigondas is quickly becoming one of my favorite red wine regions. It’s not cheap, but the bang for your buck quotient is very high. It’s a great wine to drink up at the cottage because its rustic and pairs well with grilled meat. Like Beyoncé this wine is rich, robust and has legs that don’t stop. Serve with mustard crusted rack of lamb off the grill and a couple of single ladies.

Dauvergne Ranvier Vin Rare Gigondas 2007, Ac

Ruffino Modus 2007, Igt Toscana

Modus is a super seductive blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot. Like a greasy breakfast sandwich in the hands of an unshaven, hat wearing gangster. It smells like smokey jacket, dirty money and overcooked bacon. But it disappears in your mouth like “you’ve been hit by Smooth Criminal“. My Modus Operandi is steal as many of these off the shelf before you do.

Alejandro Fernandez Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2008, Do Ribera Del Duero

For the knowledgable wine host. They’re well read, know when they see a good bottle, and they appreciate something not well known. This is a super tasty Spanish vino from a great region. Skip the tacky wine bag and let the label and cork be wrapping enough.

Hecht & Bannier Côtes Du Roussillon Villages 2008, Ac

Good Call Dan! This is a classy, smooth tasting wine from Southern Rhone. Fresh off the exciting news of an upcoming Anchorman sequel, this wine is like Ron Burgundy lounging in his apartment. Its a bit of a big deal, plush like his bathrobe, and smells of leather-bound books and deep mahogany. Let this decant for an hour before you pair it with channel 4′s breaking news of the human torch being denied a bank loan. Stay classy San Diego!

Château Beaucastel Coudoulet De Beaucastel 2009, Ac Côtes Du Rhône

Amazing Hallowed eve value here on this Beaucastel that is made on their neighboring vineyards that produces their famous Chateauneuf du Pape which sells for $90! Like a witch listening to some Stone Temple Pilots. This is scary good, has a wicked nose and is nice and Plush in your mouth. Where ya going for tomorrow….. and I feel it… with a rack of lamb.

Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru 1999, Ac

Awesome. Drink away good soilder

E. Guigal Gigondas 2006, Ac

Awesome

Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Great Riesling from one of my favorite Ontario producers. Like Phil Collins having a juice box while doing your morning yard work. This wine smells like apple juice, fresh raked leaves and it will quickly recede in your mouth like his hairline did. I can feel this coming in the air tonight with spicy sweet potato soup… oh Lord, oh Lord.

Mayu Reserva Carmenère 2007, Elqui Valley, Coquimbo

All I can think of is that great but awful George Michael Gotta Have Faith video. It smells of leather jacket and dirty fruit. It’s tight like his jeans, so give it some time to breathe. But it’s catchy and smooth like his moves. Perfect with spicy BBQ ribs.