Black & White

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2009

Half off wine Wednesday. At less than retail - we couldn’t resist. Was solid but not spectacular — 16 days ago

Scott@Mister, Andrew and 8 others liked this
Martin Bergo

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Half-off on a DP??? Madre mia. Congratulations.

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2014

Vintage 2014 | paired with Vitello tonnato — 18 days ago

Jan, Doug and 14 others liked this

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Riesling 2022

This wine has barely any color at all, just a very faint yellow-green tint. The nose is nice. There is a slight trace of petrol, which I always love to find in a Riesling. More dominant is a lanolin note which joins a light floral aroma. The palate straddles the fence between dry and sweet, offering up some tasty stone fruit and a savory side marked by gentle spices and a workable acidity. I would like a drier wine better, but I drank this quaff gladly and poured another. — a month ago

Paul, Tom and 1 other liked this

Oyster Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Classic NZ label. Smells funky. Lawn just cut or a piece of fresh grass in the teeth. And lemon citrus peels. Flavors are complex and very audacious. Bombastic even. Plenty of citrus, but something else as well. Shells? Like the calcium carbonate in those. Also big gooseberries. This is a good example of how NZ Sauv Blanc differs from the other styles out there. This wine packs a punch. — a month ago

Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2005

Deep gold in color. Lower acidity than expected. Lots of white stone fruit and sweetness with some biscuit on the palette. Great complement to Brie. For the vintage and the producer a little underwhelming. — a month ago

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2009

Jeremy Shanker
9.2

Never not delicious. Love Cristal with a little age. — 13 days ago

Billy, Andrew and 7 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2013

Not sure there are better 13 whites than Raveneau. Lafon also comes to mind. It’s an early drinking vintage (by Raveneau standards) while you wait for 12 and 14. Also, no Chapelot this year so it’s blended in here. A multi hour advance decant has it rocking, stunningly aromatic, soaring with layers of créme fraîche, baking spice, crushed stones and a whisper of botrytis influenced saffron. The palate shows immense power, concentration and depth of waxy yellow fruit chiseled with Chablisen minerality. Brilliant tension and racy lemony acids provide a seamless balance to its power and richness. MDT always hits 🫰🏻 — a month ago

Mark, Paul and 7 others liked this

Domaine Coche-Dury (J.F. Coche Dury)

Meursault Chardonnay 2002

Monumental. Among the highest expression of Burgundy. Still incredibly young. It has decades in front. — a month ago

John, Freek and 3 others liked this

Arianna Occhipinti

SP68 Bianco Terre Siciliane Albanello Muscat of Alexandria 2022

2022. Loved it with our grilled bass and bouillabaisse! — a month ago

Paul Krzych
with Paul
Aravind, Peter and 8 others liked this

Far Niente Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2022

I’ve now had 3 consecutive vintages (‘20-‘22) of this iconic Chardonnay, and even with the hefty price tag, it has always delivered. Big and bold but I wouldn’t say buttery, tropical fruit salad, exceptional balance with great acidity and a long, high end finish. One of those rare times when the hype is deserved. $70-$75 — a month ago

Dr. Loosen

Dr. L Mosel Riesling 2021

Best Riesling ever! Mellow with soft fragrance reminiscent of the Mosel Valley! On the sweeter side, but perfect for our Dal & Parathas! — a month ago

Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc 2021

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Significantly better on Day 2 as the wine completely opened up. The 2021 Amador County pours a pale yellow color with medium+ viscosity and no signs of particles or gas. On the nose, the wine is clean; developing with notes of golden apples, quince, lemon verbena, white tree flower, lanolin, and wet stone. On the palate, the wine is dry with super sneaky, high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ with a woolly texture. Lovely stuff. Drink now with patience and a lot of air otherwise better after 2026 and should be great through 2035. — 2 months ago

Peter, Brian and 8 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Altum Villare Brut Champagne Blend 2013

The Dom Pérignon Vintage 2013 Brut is simply exceptional. With an elegant nose that unfolds notes of white fruits, citrus, and delicate toasted nuances, it invites you to delve into its complexity. On the palate, its silky texture and fine bubbles give way to flavors of pear, apple, and toasted almond, with a subtle hint of vanilla. Its persistent finish leaves a lasting and memorable impression. In summary, a champagne experience that captivates the senses and delights the palate. — 16 days ago

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2003

What an amazing expression of my favorite vintage — 9 hours ago

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Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2021

I don’t know why it’s taken so long to try this bottling. I have missed out all these years. Clean purity of fruit mild depth at this early age and just plain exciting. Definitely worth the wait — a month ago

Ira, Ted and 9 others liked this

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay

Great mix of a European and Napa style. Nice fruit and slight butter after. Very nice. — 23 days ago

Lee Tian

Lee Tian

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Jérôme Prévost

La Closerie Les Béguines Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Meunier 2013

Lovely bright tart mineral fruit. Great structure and balance — a month ago

Jean-Francois PelletierTony GarciaChris Thalken
with Jean-Francois, Tony and 2 others
Ira, Tom and 6 others liked this

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Lots of tropical fruit! What a great wine from our anniversary Russian river valley wine trip. — a month ago

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