Golden Garden

Bollinger

Special Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Tasty with roasted chicken and fresh garden salad. — 4 years ago

Kona Brewing Co.

Big Wave Golden Ale

Fruity Golden Ale — 5 years ago

Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat

Duvel Belgian Golden Ale

Stage 2 of #tourdefrance 2019. Finishing up our time in Belgium with a classic. Rich and creamy with full body and malty flavor. — 6 years ago

Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

Simply amazing - golden honey yet balanced with acid and crispness — 6 years ago

Hewitson

Old Garden Mourvedre 2013

Cocoa powder, basil leaves, meat, game, smoke, elevated minerality, concentration, acidity, tannin and body lol. Large french oak barrels. Dark ruby. — 7 years ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 1975

Sushi and Champagne is one of my favorite combinations. Indeed, almost all celebrations that @Cara Zimmerman and I enjoy together will include this duo. This was somewhat of a step up from our norm as Sushi Zo is a world apart from our usual delivery order of tuna and salmon rolls (with free edamame). Likewise this 1975 DP was rather more elevated than our weekly fizz.

Dark golden color with rich, brioche and mature elements. A touch too advanced but enormously attractive and retaining terrific purity and energy. Sushi and Champagne has rarely been such a treat.
— 8 years ago

Cara ZimmermanDaniel Moritz
with Cara and Daniel
Cara, Shay and 8 others liked this

Domaine du Closel-Château des Vaults

Clos du Papillon Savennières Chenin Blanc 2011

❤️❤️❤️peach & golden apple, almond extract, ginger, hay & rocks! — 9 years ago

Frank liked this

Brasserie d'Achouffe

La Chouffe Belgian Golden Ale

Hit the spot after a long day — 9 years ago

Chris Harris
with Chris

Wait Cellars

Devoto Garden Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Haven't been disappointed with Wait Cellars yet. — 10 years ago

Jamsheed

Garden Gully Syrah 2012

Dude. Shut the front door. Fantastic. — 12 years ago

Vinny, Justin and 2 others liked this
Julia Weinberg

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Aye - I should watch my language. This is fantastic
Chris Pittenger

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Potty mouth

Wayfarer

Golden Mean Fort Ross - Seaview Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2015

Really incredible wine. Not paired with any food, the wine is flavorful, quenching w/ oak flavor adding the right dryness and notes of plum & vanilla to finish - really well balanced and opened well. Bottled was empty far too quickly : ) — 4 years ago

Emily Kannan
with Emily

Victory Brewing Company

Golden Monkey Belgian-Style Tripel

Ron R
9.2

This Pa brewery is rocking my world. Close my eyes and taste this, and I drift back to my time when I lived in Waterloo, Brussels. Label says 9.5% abv, but it’s tucked in nicely. Woody notes on the palate, with cardamom, cloves and licorice. Heart-warming as it slips down the hatch. Well done! — 6 years ago

Paul, Kirk and 13 others liked this
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Ron R Cheers! Waterloo?...
Ron R

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Yes, @Dawn E. It’s where the final land battle took place. If you visit the museum there, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Napoleon won! Still, I enjoyed my time there... but the food and beers were to die for!
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Ron R Thanks! Great info 👍!

Boschendal

The Rosé Garden Rosé Blend 2018

Nice on a hot day. $11 co-op. — 7 years ago

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2007

I really like the way Mount Eden Chardonnay ages. This was a lovely golden color with beautiful notes of lemon and hazelnut. The nose is a little muted, but the palate is very fresh and lively. — 7 years ago

Mark, Severn and 22 others liked this

Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 2004

ID 214041 Brioche and citrus fruits on the nose, perhaps even a hint of prune? Very slight green tinged light golden colour. Light citrus flavor but with some of the Meunier fruit showing through. Very drinkable now but I suspect patience will be rewarded handsomely. — 8 years ago

Alheit Vineyards

hemelrand Vine Garden Roussanne Blend

Can't get enough of this producer. Changed my view on South African wines. — 8 years ago

Keith, Daniel and 4 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2005

Deep golden colour, caramelised pear fruit and layers of oak aromas. Palate soft, buttery and rich, with surprisingly fresh acidity. Oxidative wood ageing for four years makes a wine that speaks more of oak than fruit - one for fans of Sherry/Whiskey like me! Paired well with umami-rich dish of teriyaki beef and aubergine . — 9 years ago

Anthony liked this

Garden Creek

Tesserae Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2004

2004 vintage is incredible and ready. — 10 years ago

Russian River Brewing Company

Damnation Golden Ale

Friends bring friends Russian River brewing company back in their suitcase.

— 11 years ago

Steven and Alex liked this

Yalumba

Patchwork Samuel's Garden Collection Barossa Shiraz 2016

Tuhti, Mikan mukaan tämä on Viini — 5 years ago

Château Coutet

Sauternes-Barsac Sémillon Blend 2014

A blend of 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc, & 2% Muscadelle. Golden with complex aromas, somewhat Riesling like, and adding a tropical bouquet. On the palate this botrytis rich wine shows apple, pineapple and honeysuckle flavors. Lingering finish ending with smoky vanilla notes. Had this at tasting and bought a few bottles! Will contine to age in the bottle. Nice! — 5 years ago

Shay, Alex and 2 others liked this

Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1997

Somm David T
9.3

Masterclass in San Francisco with Saskia De Rothschild, Chairwoman DBR Lafite. Chateau Rieussec is another property that the Rothschild’s own.

1997 a difficult vintage for reds in Bordeaux. The upside is, when the reds lag, the whites almost always shine.

The nose shows; marmalade, dry peaches & apricots, pineapple, citrus blend, fresh orange peel, burnt almonds, almond cake, nut skin, burnt toffee, honey, caramel, beeswax, waxiness, toast, limestone, gravely stones, fruit blossoms and yellow florals.

The body is thick, gluey and rich. The mouthfeel magnificent. There is almost a dry tannin presence but it is it’s dry, gritty volcanic minerality, marmalade, dry peaches & apricots, pineapple, citrus blend, fresh orange peel, burnt almonds, almond cake, nut skin, burnt toffee, honey, caramel, beeswax, waxiness, toast, limestone, gravely stones, fruit blossoms and yellow florals. The acidity round and splendid. The finish is rich, well balanced, elegant, polished and delicious.

All wines arrived weeks ago directly from the Chateau.

Photos of; the Crown Room on the 23rd floor of the Fairmont where the Masterclass was held, glass of 1997 showing color, Saskia De Rothschild, Chairwoman DBR Lafite presenting and another view of the city of San Francisco/Bay and the Golden Gate Bride in the background.
— 6 years ago

Bob, Daniel and 29 others liked this
Norman Gennaro

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Very cool. Who puts on the Masterclasses?
Somm David T

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This is a US tour by Lafite. While the US is a big market for Bordeaux’s sales, it has been shirking each year for quite awhile. Professionals keep telling them they need to do more marketing in the US to a younger buyer that is resistant to buying higher priced wines. I understand their decision not to, it’s a tough economic market they face which, has forced much of it. I think they are starting to pay attention to the trends and are responding. This was a good foot forward on their part. Cheers! 🍷
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Great info as always. Thanks!

Trimbach

Cuvée Frédéric Emile Alsace Riesling 2008

Golden color Delightful fusel oil nose of Riesling. Incredible entry with layers of flavors but the creaminess of beautiful Riesling comes thru in the intensity of the fruit. Fantastic wine. — 7 years ago

Cowhorn Vineyard and Garden

Spiral 36 White Rhone Blend

Robust viognier based blend that is heavy enough to please chardonnay drinkers but breezy enough to please the casual wine-o who wants something for a nice summer day on the porch. Loved it! — 8 years ago

Golden Cluster

Coury David Hill Vineyards Old Vine Sémillon 1914

Marissa A. Ross
9.1

Wax on with zesty lime and green apples, and wax off with a long bitter honeysuckle finish. Pairs well with nutty tomme cheeses, but does well on its own as a Sunday afternoon snack. — 9 years ago

Les and Jeffery liked this

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

Oro de Calabaza Artisan Golden Ale

Bottled 8/1/2006. First year... And still alive. So amazing. — 9 years ago

Marc liked this

Alpine Beer Company

Nelson Golden Rye India Pale Ale

One of the all time best IPA's made in the world, Nelson Hops, perfect balance of hops and malt, Outstanding — 10 years ago

Mitchell and Bjørn liked this
Bjørn Rostad

Bjørn Rostad

@Mitchell Mulder where did you try this? Haven't been able to find it in San Francisco yet.
Mitchell Mulder

Mitchell Mulder

At the brewery
Bjørn Rostad

Bjørn Rostad

I'm drinking a bottle now. You're right. It's awesome.

Allagash Brewing Company

Curieux Belgian-Style Golden Ale 2013

Strong but smooth, slight sweetness...excellent — 12 years ago