Dolce Winery

Late Harvest Napa Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2016

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2016 | Excellent effort, could easily be mistaken for Sauternes | at Fort Des Rousses — 25 days ago

Rob, Bob and 8 others liked this

Morlet Family Vineyards

Billet Doux Late Harvest Sémillon 2013

Jeroen Koenen

9.2

This (half-)bottle was clearly more advanced than the one tasted earlier today. — 6 months ago

Peter, Tom and 5 others liked this

Evolúció

Late Harvest Tokaj Furmint

Brian Hearty

9.0

I didn’t note the vintage when we were enjoying this with our desserts. Lighter body with nice stone fruit flavors. — 8 months ago

Anthony and joe liked this

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Harvest Select Columbia Valley Sweet Riesling 2023

Rachel Nesti

9.0

sweet but not annoyingly so. crisp and refreshing and good for dessert! — 10 months ago

Schrader Cellars

Boars' View The Coast Pinot Noir 2019

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Boars’ View “The Coast” Pinot Noir 2018
Fort Ross–Seaview AVA, Sonoma Coast, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Handcrafted by Thomas Rivers Brown at the dramatic West Sonoma Coast site, this Pinot Noir highlights maritime fog, Goldridge loam soils, and heritage clones. The 2018 “Coast” includes 100% heritage clones—Calera, Mt. Eden, and Swan—meticulously fermented and aged to express both elegance and power.

Aromas & Flavors
Plush and aromatic: expect cranberry compote, lavender, sandalwood, and hints of violet. On the palate, it delivers black cherry, plum paste, nutmeg, quince, forest floor, and licorice—all layered over a finely tuned mineral edge.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied yet refined. Silky tannins and well-integrated acidity support rich fruit without heaviness. A harmonious finish unfolds with persistence and grace.

Winemaking Notes
Destemmed fruit underwent fermentation and then aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 50% new, from François Frères, Remond, and Gauthier cooperages. The result is focused power with nuanced oak influence.

Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled duck, game birds, roasted pork, or truffle-scented risotto. Its depth and savory complexity also pair beautifully with hearty stews or mushroom-forward dishes.

Verdict
Boars’ View “The Coast” PINOT NOIR 2018 is a masterclass in West Coast Pinot—intensely flavorful, texturally rich, and meticulously crafted. A cellar-worthy wine with both grace and longevity. A rare Napa-level Pinot Noir priced in the $145–160 range. Cheers! — 2 months ago