Domaine Du Cheval Blanc
Edmond Vatan
Clos La Néore Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2002
Of course, Randy Dunn used (uses still??) red wax, and even though I purchased some of my early Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernets while still less than 30, most of them will last until I’m nearing 130, which I concede ain’t happening!?!? 🤔🤷🙄🍷
Ruinart
Dom Ruinart Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne 2006
Gorgeous wine. Requests for a second pour from our guests kinda say it all.
Was so good that 4 of us crushed two bottles plus the 2 reds!!! — 2 months ago
Château Rieussec
Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2001
Really expressive and dynamic. great light and bright fruit. Lemon, honey and electric acidity — 3 months ago
Craggy Range
Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Pale yellow color. Tropical fruit on the nose and palate. Long finish and high acidity — 5 months ago
Clos Rougeard
"Brézé" Saumur Chenin Blanc 2018
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2018 “Brézé” pours a light straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing…maybe even youthful with notes of mostly tart orchard fruit: apple, pear, white flowers, lemon curd and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long with saline minerals that dazzle. Technically brilliant, I get the sense this needs time before it has more to share. Better after 2028 and drink through 2040+?
— 7 months ago
Raventos i Blanc
de Nit Rosé Cava Blend
Tart pomegranate, crisp acidity with some minerality. Underappreciated. Incredible for the price. Great way to start off dinner at Vicia. — 3 years ago
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
Hermitage Blanc Marsanne Roussanne 2015
Where do I begin… this wine is stunning.
It is positively golden in color with concentrated notes of caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, creme brûlée, dried apricot, yellow apple,peach, nectarine, yellow cherry, kumquat, baked quince, lemon curd, honeysuckle, butter cream, lavender,, dried herbs, fennel, beeswax, honey, chamomile, hazelnut, praline, honey, & wet stones…
It’s textured!!! Waxy & mouth coating, full bodied, round, & opulent.
Alcohol is high at 14.5% ABV — it’s warming but balanced and integrated with the deeply rooted flavors and elevated, vibrant acidity. Yum!!!!!
— 2 months ago
Domaine Vacheron
Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Stocked up when Costco had it for less than $40. Below my cost! — 2 months ago
Nicolas Joly
Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc 2011
Opened prior to dinner and enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2011 pours a bright gold color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of ripe and tart orchard fruit: bruised Golden Delicious apple, lemon drop, marmalade, white flowers, a whiff of clove, Marcona almonds, lanolin and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is wooly. Weeeeeee!!! A special bottle that’s drinking so well at the moment. Drink now with patience through 2036. — 2 months ago
Chappellet
Mountain Cuvée Proprietor's Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022
Blend of Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot & Malbec. Deep Ruby, purple edges, youthful aromas of black fruit, spices, floral and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with some vanilla and tobacco and herbal notes. Vivid acidity, firm tight tannins with long finish ending with a vibrant character, a bit young, should benefit from bottle aging. — 3 months ago
Thibaud Boudignon
Anjou Chenin Blanc 2022
Chiseled acidity mixed with stones and citrus oil. — 4 months ago
Domaine Huet
Le Mont Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2023
Nobilo
Regional Collection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Favorite daily bottle — 9 years ago
Taittinger
Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2006
Has a little brown toast note that is distinctive. Overall very nice and worthy of a graduation celebration. — 2 months ago
Honig
Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Big floral nose, grape and light. On the palette it’s fruity, sweet and tart. The finish is slightly dry, but flavor dissipates and leaves you wanting the next sip. — 2 months ago
Starborough
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
citrusy -light wine :) — 3 months ago
Duckhorn Vineyards
Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Slight acid , pineapple , grapefruit, dryish, lite. Would buy again — 4 months ago
Pine Ridge Vineyards
Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend
Really good and smooth. Very drinkable with or without food — 6 months ago
Ruinart
Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Chardonnay
Happy bday to my wonderful wife! This was excellent. Lime and green apple, so fresh and bright, brioche with a tiny bit of pepper. Great bubbles and texture. Love the paper case. — 8 months ago
Schramsberg Vineyards
Napa Valley Brut Blanc de Blancs 2020
Happy New Year! I loved sharing this bottle several NYE with my dear friend G. Granny Smith Apple with limestone and tight bubbles! Becoming an annual tradition as of late. — 8 months ago
Doug Powers
So, this Sancerre is one of those IYKYK wines that I purchased nearly 20 years ago and lost in my cellar — Edmond Vatan (who I believe has been deceased for some time, his daughter is running the tiny estate these days) made around 500 cases of this amazing Sancerre, but the dumb ass typing this note thought it’d easily last 20-25 years (2002 being a fine Loire vintage) — obviously I significantly miscalculated, as this should have been consumed 10 or more years ago. With that said, with fresh grilled tuna steaks, the wine is standing up well, very nice richness, still excellent acidity. but any freshness has long ago faded. Yet, my admiration for Monsieur Vatan is only enhanced by the fact this shows pretty darn well for a wine not likely intended to be aged as long as the dumb ass typist thought it should!! — 2 months ago