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. — 5 years ago

Peter Lee

9.1

Very berry fruity. If you like berry fruity, then you will love it. However, $30 bottle. Worth it — 6 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

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

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

Steve Wymer

9.1

Fantastic silky textured mouth feel, concentrated berries coming through but not too sweet. Delicious — 10 years ago

Shawn Summey

9.0

Fruity Golden Ale — 5 years ago

Matt Mason

9.5

Meg’s going away present, C golden amber, honeysuckle, lemon, apricot, beautiful! — 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

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

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

Mitchell Mulder

10

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

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

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

Gregg Congleton

9.4

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

Eric L.

9.3

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

Anil Saxena

9.0

Beautifully rich and complex wine. It is oaky, chocolate, and wonderful dried fruit. The longer it breathes the better it gets. I'd certainly get more. — 9 years ago

Katie Corley

9.5

Love this; VERY smooth and VERY delicious. — 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

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

Kelly Robb

9.0

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

with Erin