Golden Gate Cellars

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2013

Still young for my tastes but checking in on a go-to producer. Killer with King Crab Salad sandwiches 🥪

This bottle was a bit slow out the gate and needed some air to reveal the magic inside. This bottle was a pick up from Corti Bros when passing through Sacramento via Tahoe.
Finesse, and beautifully prolific white wine structure all the way throughout.

Santa Cruz Mts represent!
— 5 years ago

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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 — 7 years ago

Domaine du Closel-Château des Vaults

Clos du Papillon Savennières Chenin Blanc 2013

Absolutely lovely nose, rich, golden, botrytised wax, a bit of chenin funk but it's nice here, stewed peaches or pears. Round in the mouth but with acid drive and then an opulent finish. Delicious — 8 years ago

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 1985

1985!!! Sherry and golden raisins...amazing w/ mushrooms — 9 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

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Quails' Gate

Okanagan Valley Chasselas Blend 2014

Sans grande surprise mais tout de même satisfaisant! Non-boisé, d'une certaine richesse et en prime de la fraîcheur. Orange, citron vert, floral... — 10 years ago

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Château Coutet

Sauternes-Barsac Sémillon Blend 2005

Beautiful deep golden color. Orange peel, apricot and hints of almond. Perfect sugar/acid bakance. Fantastic. — 10 years ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Fay Golden Rectangle Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Birthday memories. Delicious Cab/Petit Verdot blend. Now we just need the food to arrive :) — 11 years ago

Erin Mathews
with Erin

Ram's Gate Winery

Carneros Chardonnay 2011

Great time @kokkari — 11 years ago

Eric Holdsworth
with Eric
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Quails' Gate

Stewart Family Reserve Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir 2009

Cherry, raspberry, tobacco, cedar, leather, light vibrant mouthfeel, smooth and long finish. Amazing 2009 was a great for the valley. — 12 years ago

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Somm David T
9.3

Starting the long Labor Day weekend in Big Sur the right way with a little N/V Krug Grande Cuvée. @Nepenthe

Happy Labor Day weekend all! 🍾🥂

Noses reveals; heavy bruised red apple, Bosc pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, tropical melons, lime zest, white spice, sea fossils, deep crisp chalkiness, grey volcanics, yeast & bread dough, nougat, baguette crust, limestone, caramel notes, cream, vanillin framed in yellow lilies, white & spring flowers & mixed greens.

The palate is, ripe, lush, fresh and lively. The mouthfeel all Krug beautiful. Bruised red & golden apple with hints of cider, Bosc pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, tropical melons, white stone fruits, lime zest/candy, white spice, sea fossils, crisp chalkiness, grey volcanics, yeast & bread dough, nougat, baguette crust, limestone, caramel notes, cream, cream soda, vanillin framed in yellow lilies, spring flowers & mixed greens. The acidity is near perfect. The long, elegant, well knitted & balanced finish is gentle until the long set when you get a full presence of white spice and minerality that persists for minutes.

This bottle was composed around 2011 and is made from over 120 different wines that span over 10 years. It is 47% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay & 17% Pinot Meunier.
— 5 years ago

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Rob Brobst III

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@David T On what mountain top do you live? 😜
Joshua Fisher

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My French king
Dick Schinkel

Dick Schinkel

Delicious 🥂

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne 2009

Golden apple and brioche deliciousness ... makes me think of a tarte tatin. — 7 years ago

Trimbach

Cuvée Frédéric Emile Alsace Riesling

JKT
9.4

GL Trimbach Riesling tasting 10/25/17. Special offering from attendee friend of Jan. Golden color and honeyed and rich nose with residual sugar of 35. What a beauty! — 8 years ago

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Ram's Gate Winery

Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Wet stone and white pepper on the nose. Minerals, lemon curd, chalk and bracing lime 🍋 tones. Super acidic in the finish that shows the pepper, green pear and green apple. Wonderfully delish. — 9 years ago

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Eric

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Ah! Good point.
Ryan M

Ryan M

So in 2013 this was our first winery we hit on the way up to Napa. As we pull up on the drive the car leaving sticks out his hand with a thumbs down 👎🏻. I had the picnic experience reserved on their lake/pond and the chef was a friend of a friend so had to stick with it. The whites were good but never got into the reds. Looks like they are improving!
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@Ryan Mitchell very interesting.

Russian River Brewing Company

Damnation Golden Ale

Super tasty Belgian. Get again! — 9 years ago

Brasserie d'Achouffe

La Chouffe Belgian Golden Ale

Hit the spot after a long day — 10 years ago

Chris Harris
with Chris

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 — 11 years ago

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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.

Ram's Gate Winery

Ulises Valdez Silver Eagle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Full bodied Pinot Noir from Silver a Eagle Vineyard in Russian River — 11 years ago

Kona Brewing Co.

Big Wave Golden Ale

Fruity Golden Ale — 6 years ago

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

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Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Ron R Cheers! Waterloo?...
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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 👍!

Quails' Gate

Okanagan Valley Chenin Blanc 2017

I would drink this everyday....especially every hot day!!! Crisp! Refreshing! Light!
Perfect with chilled seafood, appetizers or a hot patio! Sign me up!!! ❤️❤️❤️
— 7 years ago

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P A

@KCGibbsy Cheers 🍷🇨🇦

Ram's Gate Winery

Carneros Pinot Noir 2013

Thick, awesome full flavor. A little earthy. Raspberry undertones. — 8 years ago

Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne Blend 1985

Golden with good mousse. Brioche, mushrooms and great presence. — 9 years ago

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Quails' Gate

Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir 2014

Definitely one of my favourites. Too bad we can't get more of their wines in the East. — 9 years ago

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Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

Oro de Calabaza Artisan Golden Ale

Bottled 8/1/2006. First year... And still alive. So amazing. — 10 years ago

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Ram's Gate Winery

Parmelee-Hill Syrah 2009

This syrah is very smooth with a wonderful spicy finish. — 10 years ago

Quails' Gate

Reserve Old Vines Okanagan Valley Foch 2009

Had the 2009 in 2013. Favourite wine I've had. Holding a bottle since then as well! — 11 years ago

Monks Gate

Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2012

An ideal growing season paired beautifully with our minimalist winemaking style to produce this Pinot. Rich hues of blueberry draw the eye, while lush dark stone fruits coat the palate. Velvety finish leaves you wanting more! — 12 years ago