Daniel Bloom

9.4

Beautifully Salty, sort of pear/ Green apple goodness. On a hot August eve, that funk is quite refreshing.
As Townsend said” Extra, extra, miracle cure”
Wow…The beach. — 5 years ago

Parker Campanella

9.2

Fruity and spicy — 6 years ago

Faustina Osborn

8.9

Faustina had this 6 years ago

Natalie Stassen

9.4

Excellent with red meat. We loved it — 7 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.3

This is a full-throttle unfiltered SB 😅 Very hazy and cloudy with plenty of particles of all shapes & sizes floating around. Loads of pineapple, lychee, peach, and honeysuckle on the nose and palate with a lovely acidity, all of which conjures up images of lawn parties & beach sunsets. — 7 years ago

with Krystal

Matt Ousley

9.4

Crisp bright and fruity. Went great with homemade sushi! — 8 years ago

Mike Davila

9.5

Wow, really a big, fruit driven Pinot. Deep dark cherry fruit, a bit of tobacco, oak, and acid with a long finish. Maybe better because we're at the beach. — 9 years ago

David S. Lopez

8.9

An excellent blend of 75 % Cabernet and 25% Syrah. It went well with the ribeye steak at California Pizza Kitchen. Many thanks to Chris and Ron for bringing it to our vacation in Solana Beach. — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The Seasonal Grand Opening of the D&S Lounge. That’s going to require some BSR to celebrate.

As well, going to detail notes of this with my new Riedel Vintage Sommelier flutes, center picture. I’ve been wanting to write notes on this Champange in the new flutes as I wanted to do it one I am very well acquainted. As @Paul T- Huntington Beach & @Severn Goodwin have pointed out the many times I have posted it.

The nose is definitely more vibrant. Tangerines lead where they haven’t in my previous notes now using the new flutes. More pink rose petals, blood orange, pink grapefruit, leaner; strawberries, watermelon, warmed, creamed raspberries, apricots & cherries, liqueured marmalade, hints of scorched rhubarb, lemon/lime aid, chalky powder, delicate, grey volcanics, sweet, sea spray, bread dough, baguette crust, touch of brown sugar/molasses light, haunting, dry herbs, limestone and bouquet of; white, red, pink & orange roses.

The body is round with some gummy or gluiness. Everything about the mouthfeel is more delicate and softer. The bubbles smaller & more refined. Pink rose petals, blood orange, pink grapefruit, leaner; strawberries, watermelon, warmed, creamed raspberries, apricots & cherries, liqueured marmalade, hints of scorched rhubarb, almost a date presence on the long set, chalky powder, delicate, grey volcanics, sweet, sea spray, lighter intensity of white spices but, still has the heat & palate penetration, bread dough, baguette crust, touch of brown sugar/molasses light, haunting, dry herbs, limestone and bouquet of; white, red, pink & orange roses. The acidity is all fresh & lively with this cuvée. But, even that seems better. The finish is as always; well knitted & balanced, polished, fresh, persistent and never disappoints.

Photos of; the best room in our house for 6+ months of the year, our backyard. Aka, the D&S Lounge on Memorial Day Weekend 2020. — 6 years ago

Clayton R Strong

9.0

For the money this is a gem, little sweet lacking some acidity but on a hot day I’d gladly drink this. — 7 years ago

with Tiffany

Susan LaMotte

9.7

Surprisingly delicious! — 8 years ago

Rose’s Cafe

9.2

95% Syrah & 5% viognier...who’d have thought, but it’s good! — 9 years ago

Jerry Kahn

8.9

This 2015 vintage was purchased at Trader Joe's. Clean and crisp, pairs well with chicken. — 9 years ago

Nick Sansone

10

Had with brad on his last trip in palm beach at renatos in may of 2021 unreal bottle — 5 years ago

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9.2

A supple and pure Chardonnay with delicate fruit reminiscent of sweet nectarine, fig and citrus. Wild yeast, barrel fermentation and time on lees have imbued the wine with additional layers of texture and savory, oatmeal-like flavors, but the winemaking does not dominate the fruit. The creamy midpalate is given definition on the lengthy finish by a racy line of citrus-like acidity. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, November 2020) — 6 years ago

Nathan Kinney

9.8

Beach Wine 2019 — 7 years ago

Daryl Gassmann

9.7

Definition of expressiveness — 7 years ago

Emily Ward

9.2

Light and lovely...if only the weather was more sunshine and beach like today. #usingmyimagination — 8 years ago

Kyle Bloudoff-Indelicato

9.2

Sour cream, cream cheese, olives. Wow, never tasted a wine like this. Fantastic acidity; would pair wonderfully with sea food and sun — 8 years ago

with Katie

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

What you'd expect from Carbonnieux. Good today but a better cellar. @ Pebble Beach Food & wine. — 9 years ago