Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

In the ski chalet or in this case, the bar- Salmontini that overlooks Ski Dubai inside The Mall of the Emirates. Sofía is skiing and I’m having a glass Laurent-Perrier. Two bad discs don’t make for enjoyable skiing. Perhaps, the worst thing I could do for them. I’m getting the better end of the deal! 😋

We already spent a half-hour playing with King Penguins! 🐧 What fun!

As for the champagne, the nose reveals, green apple, lemon lime, pineapple, some hints of green melon and honey, vanilla, cream soda, beautiful soft chalkiness, sea shells, gentle volcanic minerals, spring flowers, Jasmine and yellow lilies.

The body is nice and glides easily over the palate. Nice mousse and mouthfeel. Green apple, lemon lime, pineapple, some hints of green melon and honey, vanilla, cream soda, notes of ginger, baguette crust, beautiful soft chalkiness, sea shells, more pronounced volcanic minerals than the nose and penetrate into the palate, spring flowers, Jasmine and yellow lilies. Really nice soft acidity and micro bubbles. The finish is rich, elegant, nicely polished and persists minutes.

Happy Good Friday and Easter weekend!
🐣 🐰 — 7 years ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.8

Madeira-like wine made from old vine Mission grapes from the historic Deaver Vineyard. One of the best things I've ever put into my mouth. 16.5% alc. Moderately sweet and so complex that I can't put it into words. The last vintage of this, the 1986, was just bottled 2 years ago after 30 years in barrel. Hopefully I can track some down. — 9 years ago

Phyllis Holt

9.3

Light and bright with a citrus and pear flavor. — 9 years ago

Brash Higgins

9.3

New find for me, toasty brioche yet bone dry. Really lovely stuff, thanks to James from Cru Bar in Brisbane for the rec. — 9 years ago

Michael H

9.1

All good.... any time — 9 years ago

M. Travis

8.9

Very tasty — 10 years ago

Dave Wood

9.1

Really big full Pinot in a detonate Cali style. Lacks some acidity and clocks in at 14.5% so not a great food friendly wine but makes a great cocktail. Cheers. — 10 years ago

John Junguenet

9.4

Bar None...this is some damn good Mourvèdre. Deep fruit but incredibly fresh finish. (get it?! BAR NONE?!) — 11 years ago

Maxime Choiniere

9.0

Very good after 2 bloody cesear!!! — 12 years ago

Craig Otten

9.3

Happy Birthday Doug W. — 7 years ago

with Felisse

Ichiro Kawachi

9.2

I never seen IPA cask before. Actually the taste is predominantly mizunara barrel. @Ginger whisky bar Hong Kong — 8 years ago

Jayne Durden

9.2

Hotel Zetter mini bar scoop! Delish. Or could just be that I am jet lagged. No. It’s delish. — 9 years ago

Kim Stanbro

9.2

The butteriest (is that a word?) sauv blanc I've experienced- first sniff had me thinking it was a chard! Nice enough to grill out. — 9 years ago

with Amy and Dave

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Chuck Hendrick's is the Hope & Grace Winemaker. He also makes his own private label "Hendricks" wine sold through the Hope & Grace tasting room. Amazing private label Cabernet and Pinot. He also makes my favorite Malbec's; Hope & Grace and James Cole through 2014. They are pure beauty & elegance. The fruits are pure, ruby, elegant, ripe, reduced blackberries, dark cherries, raspberries, juicy strawberries, melted milk chocolate, light baking spices, rich moist dark turned earth, crushed brown volcanic minerals, liquid violets, used coffee grounds, perfect acidity, structure, balance, length and the finish is in the forget about it category! It's a liquid fruit milk chocolate bar. — 9 years ago

Dakota Hewlett

8.9

Fruity, crisp, drinkable. Another good Michigan wine. — 10 years ago

Rob Cedrone

9.5

Loved this Rioja from the Aldo Sohm Wine Bar so much that I had to seek it out. — 10 years ago

Gary Zim

9.0

In Sag Harbor....beautiful. Go big or go home.... — 11 years ago

Kapyrick Wine

10

Well balanced , jammy dark cherry, black pepper, soft rounded edges. — 12 years ago

Craig Haarmeyer

9.0

Wow. Fascinating. — 13 years ago

Merritt Santino Raül Gilé

9.0

DNWC pick of the month. Probably 3-4 years past peak, but still drinkin’ reeeeaaaallll nice. — 8 years ago

Chris Paul

Wine Educator Copain Wines

9.1

Balanced and showing both medicinal and herbal notes in its development. Exhibits classic signs of VA, but at a level that’s pleasant and intriguing. Drink up! — 8 years ago

Jeff Lichon

9.0

Always a good one from Bower's Harbor — 8 years ago

Brenda C

9.6

Mmmmmm! Yummy! Had at a bar, not sure the vintage 🙁. But had a little, hmm? Strawberry maybe on the middle palate. Just that something extra to set it apart from just your typical cab. — 9 years ago

Annie Carruthers

9.2

Had at lobster bar 2014 vintage with jack on our anniversary — 9 years ago

Jordi Pazo

9.2

Bar Charly.
14.12.16 — 9 years ago

Irina Bukatik

9.0

Really nice and light
Jajo
2014 — 10 years ago

Charles Powell

9.2

Oakyyyyyyyyy so good — 10 years ago

with Hillary

Michael Piaker

9.7

2 December 2015. Bubbles On The Battery, Pier A Harbor House, New York, NY. — 10 years ago

David Rosen

9.0

Blackberries, black cherries, cloves, and nutragrain bar on the nose. The mouth is surprisingly sweet with flavors of red apple, raspberry, and white pepper. Low acid, low tannins, medium body. This wine would be great way to introduce someone who drinks mostly whites to the joy of reds. — 11 years ago

Nate Redner

8.9

Tasted it blind and called Collio PG. Well done MI. Homeland making me proud. — 12 years ago