AEL

8.9

This is really good moscato d' asti. The trick is sweet but not too sweet, fizz but not too much fizz, and a little nuance on the nose - chalk, vanilla, parchment paper. Hits all three. With Sayer on the porch. — 4 years ago

Patricia Schnitzer

9.0

May 17, 2020. Dinner w/Jack D. He brought this. 70% Cabernet, 30% Merlot. Lovely Margaux. Blackberries, cassis, smoke. Decanted 1+ hour. Smooth tannins. Lovely and nuanced. — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Time for dessert!!!

The nose shows; white peach, apricots, dry pineapple, Bosc pear, dry tropical melons, marmalade, honey, orange citrus and blossoms, nuts, toffee, banana peel, burnt caramel, brown raw sugar, baguette crust, soft limestone minerals and floral spring flowers.

The body is thick, gluey and rich and has lots of residual sugar. White peach, apricots, dry pineapple, Bosc pear, dry tropical melons, marmalade, honey, orange citrus and blossoms, nuts, toffee, banana peel, burnt caramel, brown raw sugar, baguette crust, soft limestone minerals and spring flowers. The acidity is beautiful, thick and round. The finish is well balanced and elegant with polish on the finish for days.

Photos of; Chateau d’ Yquem, their tasting room, 1917 bottle of d’ Yquem and botrytis grapes and their barrel room. — 6 years ago

Fredybeans

9.4

Jaune prononcé
Nez complexe d anis, fruit jaune
Bouche dense huileuse ultra dense avec une finale portée par une mineralite type pierre chaude — 6 years ago

with El

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Time to un-labor in the D&S Lounge! Ahhhh! — 7 years ago

Sara McAdory-Kim

9.0

Extremely interesting. Hints of jolly rancher in the nose...but that is only a vulgarity, not an insult! — 7 years ago

Fredybeans

9.5

Noire
Nez d orange sanguine et de fruit rouge
Bouche ample sur le fruit avec un milieu et une finale minérale longue et fraîche un concentré de pinot noir sans bois et frais
Terroir de grand crus — 8 years ago

with picolator, El and 1 other

Fredybeans

8.9

Robe noire
Nez fruit noire
Bouche pleine gourmande avec un alcool qui ressort en fin de bouche
Une belle bouteille d un domaine irrégulier — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Social distancing food & wine party with friends in the D&S Lounge.

My previous notes will stand tonight. Cheers! 🥂 🍾 — 5 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Jk y lalo d — 6 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Maximo bistrot
Lic romero
Fede Barrio
Javier gomez ito
Ale d vega
Gonzalo Diaz — 6 years ago

Fredybeans

9.1

Robe noire profonde
Nez fruit noir truffe mais aussi notes boisées pas super gracieuses
Bouche dense tannique sûrement liée au manque d aération — 7 years ago

with picolator, El and 1 other

Daniel Taub

9.5

D. Livers!!!! — 7 years ago

B

10

1996 Leroy Romanee St. Vivant. Lunch at Tap w A&S and D&T W. Drank this after the ‘90 Latricieres- Chambertin. Didn’t decant either. This wine was spectacular. Total winner. — 8 years ago

Jason Keefer

9.0

Pretty great although I’m liking the Sanford and Benedict better. Fairly nuanced with red fruit on the front but a little vanilla and herbs d’ Provence on the finish. — 5 years ago

with Natasha

Patricia Schnitzer

9.2

March 21, 2020. Dinner w/ J2 and Jack D. Jack D brought this wine. 70% Merlot, 30% Cab Franc. Black cherry, slate. Lovely. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

It’s a little birthday pre-celebration for the birthday girl before we head north tomorrow for a big Bordeaux tasting and dinner to celebrate.

That’s her enjoying the afternoon sun in the D&S Lounge on her day off. Happy Birthday Sofia! Love you.

As for the Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve, it never disappoints.

The palate shows beautiful mousse, green & golden apple, pineapple juice, some pear, a touch of cider, lemon & lime zest, kiwi, green melon, notes of caramel, baguette crust, mixed greens, saline, sea fossils & spray, grainy, grey volcanic minerals, low intensity white spice, thick, powdery chalkiness, spring flowers, jasmine, soft, crisp acidity and a well balanced & polished finish.

Photos of; the birthday queen on her throne, her birthday bouquet, long shot of our yard and a nice fall sunset with a glass of celebration nectar. 😜🎉🎊🎂🥂 — 6 years ago

web bond

9.6

Cellared since original release by wine benefactor. Lore has it Pacific Wine Company used to buy from G-D direct and bottle under their own label. Be on the lookout. Fantastic aromatics, a touch of Brett with some air, and gorgeous elegance, finesse. — 7 years ago

B

10

1985 Sassicaia. Dinner J&D B at Best. Did not decant. Drank before the ‘82 Haut Brion. Excellent. John says it is the best Sassicaia he’s had. Tons of fruit- dark berries. Really rich and round and plush. — 7 years ago

Severn G

9.2

Heavy bottle stink on pop, then decant. Couldn't really touch this for about 2.5-3 hours until the nose collected itself. Well tanned leather, moist soil and ripe cherry notes eventually evident in the nose. Mineral cherry on the palate, the bottle was really starting to sing at about 4 hours, then it was gone. Really love the Cos d' in all vintages! — 8 years ago