Golden Swan

McHenry Vineyard

Swan Clone Pinot Noir 2022

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2022 “Swan Clone” pours a pale garnet color with a transparent core, medium viscosity and no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is youthful with mostly tart red fruits: strawberry, raspberry, rhubarb, herbs and underbrush along with some warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Lean and fresh, this needs quite a bit of time to flesh out. Drink now with sights set towards the future but this will be better after 2027 and through 2042. Only 75 cases made. — 5 months ago

Tom, Paul and 7 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

P2 Brut Champagne Blend

Deep golden color with a citrus undertone and distinct minerality, if not oyster shells. Delightfully pleasant wine. — a year ago

Ira liked this

Château Suduiraut

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1978

Alex Lallos
9.2

Beautiful. Drink em up! Lovely golden color. Showing some honey and dry extract. A perfect end to a perfect evening (minus the $300 we lost at river rock casino) — 4 years ago

Josh, Shay and 5 others liked this

Michele Chiarlo

Nivole Moscato d'Asti 2018

M. Chiarlo’s Moscato d’Asti is also available in a 375ml which is a nice size to pop open after a nice meal. A slight effervescence wine with a light golden color. Aromas of sweet fresh stone fruits and citrus layered with a bit of floral spice. On the palate flavors of peaches and apricots with a grape-like character. Medium finish ending with citrus, sweet spice and honey notes. A favorite, great value! Grab a 750ml for a larger crowd! — 5 years ago

Paul, Juan and 4 others liked this

Kona Brewing Co.

Big Wave Golden Ale

Fruity Golden Ale — 5 years ago

Kongsgaard

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2013

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

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

Joseph Swan Vineyards

Trenton View Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2011

Red fruit still holding in light bodied and more rustic Pinot. — 7 months ago

Shay and Veronika liked this

Joseph Swan Vineyards

Great Oak Vineyard Russian River Valley Syrah 2006

Very northern Rhône-like, black olive, bacon fat, savory aromas and flavors, deep and complex, long, lingering finish, excellent Syrah!! — 9 months ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Ira, Jan and 6 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart Brut Champagne Blend 2007

Golden in color, dried fruits with bread. Bubbles are vibrant — 3 years ago

Joel, Brent and 10 others liked this

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

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

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 👍!

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

Joseph Swan Vineyards

Trenton Estate Vineyard Syrah 2006

This smells like a Syrah version of the Swan Estate Pinot in this vintage, big, ripe black fruits, 15% ABV, but not at all hot, great acidity balances this, very fine CA Syrah! — 9 months ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Ira, Jan and 7 others liked this
Vin d’Ottawa

Vin d’Ottawa

I love Joseph Swan’s Pinot Noir. And they also do an under the radar good Zinfandel. Enjoy!
ESF

ESF

Nice pull 👌

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2000

Dan
9.5

Golden perhaps almost orange color. Lemon, cream, yeast, richer fruit, great balance and acidity, just so smooth to drink, hard to pick up nuanced tertiary notes but so delicious. — 3 years ago

Peter liked this

Joseph Swan Vineyards

Trenton Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2016

Amazing balance but oingully young. — 4 years ago

Eric Guido
with Eric
Aravind, Josh and 5 others liked this

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

Dawn, Eric and 33 others liked this
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 🥂

Joseph Swan Vineyards

Saralee's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

V
10

With Dawn, like French wine - great mouth taste and nice finish — 6 years ago

Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

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