Shawn Summey

9.0

Fruity Golden Ale — 6 years ago

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. — 6 years ago

Eri

9.1

Very complex and fun champagne! Reminds you of British biscuits, golden apples, honey and marmalade. — 7 years ago

Frank Soldano

9.8

Drinking the 1998 in 2018. Rich, rich dessert wine. Rich deep golden color. Very thick long lasting legs. Nose full of roasted peach and stone fruit. Taste starts with Carmel, grilled peach and stone fruit. Excellent balance. — 7 years ago

Jim Stehli

9.2

Golden and delightful. Clean stone and nice lingering finish. — 8 years ago

Mark Rosse

9.3

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

Lauren Haines

9.5

Super tasty Belgian. Get again! — 9 years ago

Katherine Harris

9.2

Hit the spot after a long day — 10 years ago

with Chris

Michelle Farkas

9.1

While a little more golden in color than anticipated, it was a beautiful wine with some great grilled bread and apple notes. — 10 years ago

Randmaster Flash

9.3

Gorgeous golden, well balanced, creamy and not overly sweet! — 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

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

Gregg Congleton

9.4

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

Rebecca Solow

9.5

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

Matthew Denci

9.3

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

Nate Norfolk

9.4

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

Lewis Chester

9.4

1990 vintage. At Cabotte in London. Medium golden hue. Wonderful nose of nutty, old oak, and stone fruits. Some oxidation. Slight anti septic aromas, but pleasant. Complex. On the palate, rich and silky, with real body and high concentration of flavour. Good length. Classic. Drink now until 2020+ — 9 years ago

Michael Perry

9.6

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

Alex Shaw

9.3

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

Peter Alig

Wine Educator Robert Mondavi Winery, Von Holt Wines

10

Completely brilliant dry Muscat with scintillating acidity and the apricot and white flower intensity you'd expect. Alto Adige. — 12 years ago

Megan

9.5

I’ve been savoring this bottle over several months using my Coravin. Sadly, finally finished it off. Just love tasting this golden beauty open up in the glass. Can’t wait to start on another bottle! — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

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.
— 7 years ago

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

Steve Martinelli

9.4

Disgorged 11/2015. Rich golden color. Plenty of citrus, butterscotch and caramel. Long long finish. — 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. — 9 years ago

James Hallett

8.9

Golden in color. Notes of tropical fruits and botrytis. Solid wine for the price. — 10 years ago

Elaine Koh

9.1

Haven't had this tasty drop for a while. Fuller on the nose than palate - I can only think of a golden red creamy apple. The palate is light brioche & lingering. Delicious! — 10 years ago

Paul CArlisle

9.3

Melty and grassssss — 11 years ago

Lindsay Fry

9.6

Super silky for a cab! — 11 years ago