Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

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. — 6 years ago

Gregg Congleton

9.4

Simply amazing - golden honey yet balanced with acid and crispness — 7 years ago

Neil Kudler

9.1

90% dark chocolate, black plum, long finish. Opens up with 20-30 minutes in the glass. — 8 years ago

Patricia Novo, CSW

9.0

Black cherry cola and red fruits soft and approachable now — 10 years ago

Evelyn Marin

9.3

Is anyone making better Chardonnay in Oregon? — 10 years ago

Michael Perry

9.6

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

Robert Waxman

9.3

Nice grapefruit — 11 years ago

Mitchell Mulder

10

One of the all time best IPA's made in the world, Nelson Hops, perfect balance of hops and malt, Outstanding — 11 years ago

Albert Ciervo

8.9

Nice acidity, Green apple, clean — 11 years ago

Zach Reeves

9.2

One of my favorite Pinots — 6 years ago

Michael Patrone

9.8

Dried pear, golden apple. Delightfully bright. Will have to buy more to cellar! — 6 years ago

with Meghana

Jeff Lander

9.0

Stage 2 of #tourdefrance 2019. Finishing up our time in Belgium with a classic. Rich and creamy with full body and malty flavor. — 7 years ago

Velma Cooper

9.2

Velma had this 8 years ago

Mya Sjogren

9.8

An outstanding Sauvignon Blanc. Among the best I have had. I tend to love Marlborough wines and this exemplifies what I love. — 10 years ago

Lauren Haines

9.5

Super tasty Belgian. Get again! — 10 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.1

Minor oxi and golden color. Loved the nose and finish. — 10 years ago

with Peter and Mark

Mike Margolin

9.0

Jolly rancher and vanilla. Light, very nice acidity. Good balance. — 11 years ago

John Fiehrer

9.0

Complex, viscous, whites, golden hay color, with a salty briny part that's a nice mix with the acid. — 11 years ago

Kelly Robb

9.0

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

with Erin

Alejandro Lopez

10

Golden magma... — 12 years ago

with Yann

Shawn Summey

9.0

Fruity Golden Ale — 6 years ago

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! — 7 years ago

Kurt Peterson

10

Excellent stuff — 8 years ago

Jonathon Harris

9.4

Drinking this wine made me forget Donald Trump was our president. Which begs the question, is it better to have drank, then to never drank at all?
— 9 years ago

Marissa A. Ross

Wine Editor, Bon Appétit

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. — 10 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.1

Honeydew melon, wet stone, and a hint of toasted oak. — 10 years ago

Katherine Harris

9.2

Hit the spot after a long day — 11 years ago

with Chris

Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.3

Fooook meee! Do love #Tondonia Viña Gravonia 05' blanco #crianza it's the nuts, it smells of nuts and stewed apples and almonds & has a liquid mineral core with waxy lemon, golden syrup, Mr. Tom bars (remember them?), also smells of honey, acacia, toffee popcorn & lemon oil. Has a wonderfully fat palate with a chewy nuttiness along with rich lemon rind, peach & apricots (specially the skins), juicy, long and complex finish. Works great with fish (tonight with smoked haddock in a cheddar & chive sauce, butter braised samphire, edamame & butter bean salad with giant couscous n feta) — 11 years ago

Christanna Honer

9.2

Crystallized honey, lemon balm, waxy with a stinky/sweaty wool quality. Beautiful golden hue. — 11 years ago

Shana Wall

9.6

#ChateauDYquem #1996 #Sauternes ❤️ Beautiful. Dried Apricot, White Pear, Golden Raisins, Orange Rind, Powerful Acidity... Yummmm 👏👏👏 Yummm, Yumm... :) Dreaming of it now... 💭 #Bordeaux #Wino — 12 years ago