Destination Winery

Kunde Family Estate

Destination Series Sonoma County Dirt Red Blend 2012

Blackberries, dark chocolate covered cherries, touch of licorice & black pepper. — 9 years ago

Brad Hemmer
with Brad
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Sandhi Wines

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Santa Rita Hills is my new destination for Californian Chard and Pinot — 9 years ago

Sine Qua Non

Mr. K The Straw Man Brander Vineyard Sémillon 1999

Wow! Stunningly unctuous, viscous, mouth-coatingly cotton candy-like, sensual experience. Hopefully you all get an opportunity to visit this exotic destination. — 10 years ago

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France Gonzalvez

Escapade Beaujolais Chardonnay 2014

Escapade 2014 - France Gonzalvez

On prend du plaisir à boire l'Escapade. On se voit bien partir avec, pour destination, la ligne d'horizon. Partir pour de bon, pas pour quitter ceux que l'on aime, mais plutôt pour s'offrir un moment hors du temps. Casser le rythme, s'affranchir des impératifs, se soustraire à la gravité, au propre comme au figuré. On rêve tous un peu de ça, non ? Ce soir, c'est France Gonzalvez qui est aux manettes. Décollage !

Ce 100% Chardonnay est bien le moteur de ce périple. Le nez annonce la douceur : agrumes, tilleul et acacia, verveine et fleurs blanches sur une pointe de beurre et une note finale sur la noisette. En bouche : aucune trahison, tout s'inscrit dans la continuité, c'est vif mais pas sec, c'est long, c'est suave, avec une touche légèrement minérale. On aimerait vous en dire plus mais notre bouteille est déjà vide. Mince, tout cela n'était donc qu'une fulgurante fugue.

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— 10 years ago

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Château Coutet

Sauternes-Barsac Sémillon Blend 1988

Deep Cove Chalet, Vancouver Island, BC. Deep list. A destination restaurant. — 11 years ago

Destination Winery

Destination Chardonnay

Destination Chardonnay — 12 years ago

Innocent Bystander

Mea Culpa Yarra Valley Shiraz 2012

Unusual for an Aussie Shiraz with a relatively low alcohol content at 13%, lending it a medium-bodied but elegant feel. I must admit to being perplexed by the wine. I was expecting a much more powerful style, but to me this is a quite delicate wine, albeit with great finesse and length.

The wine has a very striking floral perfume, with plumb and red berry fruits set against a subtle but multi-layered background of spice, violets and aniseed. A very well structured wine, with finely integrated tannins, the oak barely noticeable except for a slight vanillin flavour on the back palate.

A lovely Yarra Valley shiraz, but I can’t help but think I’ve caught it mid-journey. I almost feel embarrassed to have interrupted its journey. I’ll check in on it again in a few years time to see if its nearer its destination.
— 9 years ago

Severino Cellars

Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Served as our house wine...rich, smooth and delightful. The winery is a favorite cycling destination! — 10 years ago

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Equipo Navazos

La Bota de Fino No. 45 Palomino Fino 2013

Courtney Cochran
9.5

Button down the hatches folks, we're going for a ride - destination Montilla-hey-o! Distilled peanuts, racy pineapple pith, pear and pencil shavings. The acidity cuts through, well, everything, sashaying forth with pronouncements long on macadamia and happiness. Also: Salt lick that you like. Marcona almonds. Caselvetrano olives. Respect. — 10 years ago

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Kunde Family Estate

Destination Series Sonoma Valley Viognier 2014

Ry
9.1

Nice floral nose, great mineral qualities, bright with a good acid backbone. Perfect for summer! — 10 years ago

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Core

Santa Maria Valley Destination Chardonnay 2011

Tony McClung
9.2

New for me — 11 years ago

Kunde Family Estate

Destination Series Sonoma Valley Gewürztraminer 2012

Great paired with Thanksgiving flavors. Crisp and light, but not too sweet. — 11 years ago

Joullian

Carmel Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Carmel Valley (Central Coast) has been a favorite destination for my wine adventures. Joullian has been a staple there for 25 years--winemaker Ridge Watson included. Their 2007 (silver at the SF wine comp) lacked that cab kick. — 12 years ago

Julien Courtois

Clos de la Bruyère Loire Gamay Blend 2010

What a surprise - this really takes its time opening up - but the destination is well worth the wait - too bad I only have a single bottle I picked up on a whim!! — 9 years ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Always delicious. Alexander valley becoming my go to destination for can't miss Cab. — 9 years ago

Bodegas Alto Moncayo

Campo de Borja Garnacha 2012

Spain; my go to destination for Grenache. Needs another year or two, still a bit aggressive. — 10 years ago

Journey

Sonoma County Red Blend 2011

Life is not about the destination, it's all about the Journey! — 10 years ago

Eric ByrdMark Bonn
with Eric and Mark
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Babcock

Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2012

Open wine bottle, garden full of fountains, peace is the journey and the destination. — 10 years ago

Diana Roemer
with Diana

WMD (Wines of Momentary Destination)

Fuse Syrah 2012

Boozy cherry languedoc, good acidity. Well done wine of momentary destination — 11 years ago

Starborough

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Destination: New Zealand. Such a full and fruity flavor. Highly recommend. — 12 years ago

Jake Smith
with Jake
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