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Vietti

Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d'Asti 2020

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

Bollinger

Special Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Somm David T
9.2

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

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

Eric, Ryan and 29 others liked this

Château La Gaffelière

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

March 21, 2020. Dinner w/ J2 and Jack D. Jack D brought this wine. 70% Merlot, 30% Cab Franc. Black cherry, slate. Lovely. — 5 years ago

Charles Heidsieck

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

Somm David T
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

Severn, Sofia and 25 others liked this
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@David T David have a great tasting trip and Happy Birthday to Sofia Cheers 🍷
Sofia Jalilie

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Thank you PA appreciate it!
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@Sofia Jalilie you’re welcome from Canada enjoy Cheers 🎂🍷

Veuve A. Devaux

Champagne D de Devaux Rosé Brut Champagne Blend

Fruity rose champagne. Good balance but maybe lacking a bit of precision in the bubbles. — 7 years ago

Billecart-Salmon

Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart Brut Champagne Blend 2002

Jaune. Claire bulle assez prèsente
Nez chocolat blanc vanille épices et gourmand
Bouche classe très bien faite mais facile
Belle finale sur encore de belle note vanillée et d épices
Dosage un peu trop prononcé
— 7 years ago

El Vibro
with El
Riddley liked this

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 1985

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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

Mike liked this

Clos de Trias

Vieilles Vigne Côtes du Ventoux Grenache Blend 2007

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

Romain liked this

Chanin

La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

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

Natasha Bray
with Natasha
Ryan liked this

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

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

Clos Rougeard

Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2011

Strawberries, a bit of bell pepper, and funk. chewy tannins. Very very good. Drank with Wagyu beef at Maison d a Cote outside chambord. — 6 years ago

Château Le Tertre Rôteboeuf

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1998

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

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Riddley and Anthony liked this

Domaine Forey Père & Fils

Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir 2014

Rubis à pourpre
Nez myrtille et fruit rouge frais bois de santal
Bouche attire suave mais avec encore une empreinte de bois
Milieu de bouche crémeux et finale dense et présence d une amertume encore marquée
— 7 years ago

Billy and Anthony liked this

Château Ausone

Saint Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

Robe noire
Nez délicat frais de poivrons rouge cuit piment espelette terre humide
Bouche ample gourmande mais introvertie l air lui fait du bien
Tanins d une grande délicatesse et ultra précis
Il en a sous le pied
Merci à toi Pinelus
— 5 years ago

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with Pico and El
Anthony liked this

Château Malescot St. Exupéry

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

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

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2016

Somm David T
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

Ryan, E and 17 others liked this
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Nice score, such a youthful bottle!
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@Severn Goodwin That’s what tastings are all about.

Bonneau du Martray

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2002

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

El Vibro
with El
Billy liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Somm David T
9.3

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

Sofia, Severn and 25 others liked this

Macdonald

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

D. Livers!!!! — 7 years ago

Brian, Eric and 22 others liked this
Rob Sternthal

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You slut!
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@Rob Sternthal Jane you ignorant slut you