“La Poste” Blanc — 8 years ago
A perfect way to begin this delightful, paired, multi-course meal at Relais & Chateaux Akalare Restaurant in San Sebastián in the Basque region of Spain's north coast. Creamy, light bubbles, Catalonia Cava made from Pinot Noir grapes. Salut! — 8 years ago
I'm going high on this one. Up front is a lot of big fruit with all kinds of cherry, red, black, and dried. But it's complex, with apple, strawberry and much else mixed in. Acidity is high, but just right to balance the fruit. There is moderate stony minerality and herbal notes here and there. Tannins are very restrained and this is a light and approachable wine. It gets more complex as it airs. I think it would be very good with charcuterie and sausages. I had it with a shrimp and sausage etouffe. It has enough fruit to stand up to strong flavors and enough acidity to cut through rich food. This comes from a very northern planting of Pinot, and it's an unusual and interesting wine. Shout out to the folks at Wine Poste in the Bishop Arts District for stocking this and putting it in a tasting. — 9 years ago
Sociando-Mallet '03, lovely and fresh, great with Poulard de Bresse à la crème. At Au Petit Relais. — 10 years ago
Wonderful super Tuscan with a nice blend of spice and berries. Enjoying with friends in Capri at the Relais La Palma — 10 years ago
Wine pairing for our anniversary dinner at this Relais & Châteaux property — 7 years ago
Great champagne !! Not to sweet easy to drink . We had at relais San Maurizio we had with Pierre Busso — 8 years ago
Fidele au poste — 8 years ago
Dîner Relais plaza. Avec benjamin — 9 years ago
Happy bday Brett! At Le Relais — 9 years ago
There's a lot to like. Great value if you want to start exploring French wines. — 10 years ago
Had at the Sopra relais in montalcino. Really really good. 2010 is ridiculous. — 10 years ago
Wine pairing for our anniversary dinner at this Relais & Châteaux property — 7 years ago
When in Margaux.... Revealed itself to be lovely balance of berries, subtle depth, lovely wine...Relais De Margaux hotel, definitely top wine for me... — 8 years ago
Lots of strawberry, black cherry, and dried strawberry fruit, with green leaves and flowers. Lots of gravely minerality with some sand. Just enough green apple acidity. Low tannins but they sneak up on you. Very light bodied. Complex fruit finish. I think this tastes like more of a deep rose than a red. That's no complaint. This was delicious with shrimp and truffle oil infused grits. I didn't know Pinot noir was grown in Sancerre until the very knowledgeable person at Wine Poste pointed this out to me. — 9 years ago
Always a strong choice for a night out at a fine Relais and Chateau restaurant. It cuts across many different cuisines with its balance and elegance. — 9 years ago
Hints of sawed oak with violets and blackberries following closely, very smooth and a lush velvety finish — 10 years ago
Powerful beauty. — 10 years ago
Almost orange. Sherry-like and really interesting white made the "nature way". - at relais San Maurizio, Asti — 10 years ago
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Wine pairing for our anniversary dinner at this Relais & Châteaux property — 7 years ago