Lady Of The Sunshine

The Ojai Vineyard

Roll Ranch Vineyard Syrah 2002

Aromas of dark black fruits - blackberry, plum, blueberry. Bold and big, with soft integrated tannins that draw you into the inner sanctum of the grape varietal. A tinge of age at the ends, but not in the fore front. Nice lovely finish lasting over 30 seconds before it breaks down. Definitely at its peak of performance. Paired well with the bolognese. Even better with the veal chop with figs, pluots, and watermelon radish. As Elizabeth says, this is a gorgeous wine. “It’s a grown up, but not old”. Or as I like to say, like a 40 year old classy lady wearing an evening gown and pearls - just stunning! — 5 years ago

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Elizabeth Olson

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I agree with everything he said. This wine is awesome. Maybe revise to a hot 50 year old in pearls...

Vietti

Roero Arneis 2017

Great expression of the revived Piemonte Arneis grape. Citrus, melon and peach in a very crisp white. Medium bodied and wonderful with a bit of sunshine — 6 years ago

Yalumba

The Signature Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2010

This is the 2010 Yalumba Signature Series Cabernet Shiraz named in honour of Yalumba Ambassador Jane Ferrari who is holding the bottle next to me. Jane travels the world spruiking the Gospel of Yalumba in the most entertaining and knowledgeable way. This was an outstanding Cabernet Shiraz Blend. Equal in quality and cellaring potential to Penfolds Bin 389. Blackberry and chocolatey tannins. Sweet berry fruit still with noticeable oak and a long cellaring potential. A classic wine for a classic lady who would get a job in Stand up Comedy if she wasn’t so good at her current job!!! @Delectable — 7 years ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Bill Bender I will have to google Bill Pullman now. Obviously an actor who gets a lot of work 😉😄👌Seriously the Hill-Smiths who own Yalumba couldn’t pay her enough for the job she does. Performed a brilliant parody called “Queen of the Road “ about the Roger Miller classic.
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Really nice wine and looks like a enjoyable time. Cheers! 🍷

Philip Togni Vineyard

Tanbark Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Soooo reticent. We enjoyed this over three days, not because we wanted to but because we HAD to. If you are looking for immediate gratification, this wine AIN'T it. You enjoy this wine for the bright future ahead of it, and the wonderful family behind it.

Do yourself a favor and drink the Tanbark Hill while listening to a podcast where the Genius Mr. Togni explains his adventures in wine. A filet mignon and fingerling potatoes wouldn't be a bad idea either. Bordeaux class, California sunshine!
— 8 years ago

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Cellers Fuentes

Les Mines Priorat Grenache Blend 2012

Priorat a hard place whit hard wines ,wines for decanter but this one is a young lady Beauty in all aspects and more soft than other of priorat but all the complexity of that D.O.C🖒 — 8 years ago

Lady Hill Winery

Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir

Strawberry jam essence followed by a hint of dustiness on the nose. The open is soft with some light tannins. — 8 years ago

Château La Fleur-Pétrus

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1970

Not ever sure why the 61 vintage sells at or even above Petrus price as I've never had it but rest of the old vintages are just lovely and relatively a bargain! This bottle had all the nuances and elegance of a fine lady at ease with oneself. Love it! — 9 years ago

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Foundis

The Lady of Naoussa Xinomavro

Light, earthy.. Best greek wine I've tasted — 10 years ago

Domaine Gramenon

La Sagesse Côtes du Rhône Grenache 2012

My palate was perfectly primed for this experience...finally! The lady of Gramenon has slapped me in the face with her mineral wand many a time and I have loved it, but this was what I was always looking for. Had all the good characteristics of a very well aged soft warm voluptuous Chateauneuf with a SICK mineral streak for support and depth. That mineral streak has always fucked me up in the past, overpowering my mouth and blocking me from orgasm with this wine. This time we both win. — 10 years ago

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Lady of the Sunshine

Coquelicot Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Pineapple nose, dry and fruity. Nice acid. — 5 years ago

Fait-Main

Sleeping Lady Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

John B
9.3

My favorite vineyard from FM; even more so than the Las Piedras. So feminine. Which is the antithesis of where Napa has been heading over the last 10 years. Blue fruit, light oak and incredible balance. Give it a few years and this broad will be singing. — 6 years ago

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Maison Bleue

Notre Vie Arthur's Vineyard Viognier 2016

Sourced from the esteemed Seven Hills Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley, this Viognier opens with a ripe bouquet of white peach, vanilla cream and suggestions of honey and apricot. The palate shows notable viscosity and tension, with nectarine, Pink Lady apple, green papaya and honeydew melon flavors all buiding up to the finish. Drink 2019-2025- 92 — 6 years ago

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Zeitgeist Cellars

Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Delectable Wine
9.4

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Sleeping Lady is a powerful, intense wine that is going to need a bit of time to come together, as it was bottled just a few weeks before this tasting. A rush of dark red cherry, pomegranate, menthol and orange peel gives the wine a somewhat exotic profile, but it is the wine's structure and overall balance that stand out most. For all of its obvious intensity, the Sleeping Lady is an especially polished 2015. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2018) — 7 years ago

Warwick Estate

The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Not as full bodied as a CA cab. Could drink a lot of it! — 8 years ago

Hartwell Vineyards

Sunshine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Greg Ballington
9.4

So I believe this Sunshine Vineyard is from the Wappo Hill portion of the Hartwell Estate......sorry now this portion belongs to the Realm Cellars estate. (Moonracer) Highly recommend checking out if you find it @Carl Fischer @Shay Aldriedge @Ron R @Martin G Rivard @David L @Isaac Pirolo @Roman Sukley @Paul T

Medium to deep garnet red with bricking on the edges. Stinky and savory on the nose straight from the get go. Opened up over the next half hour or so with stoney notes, a touch smoky and soft red cherries. Well integrated and smooth, moderate tannins (6/10). Beautiful aged characteristics on the palate with notes of dusty black cherries, a touch of chalk and dust, mushrooms, truffles, and also gains some aged red cherries. Medium plus body with a super long finish. This bottle has aged very well. Drink now if you like power in your Cabernet but this will keep for few more years. Drink till 2020.
— 8 years ago

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Jeff Shapiro

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@Shay Aldriedge this one is on the list too.
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@Jeff Shapiro @Greg Ballington : Wow, quite the score and note for an aged Napa wine! Sounds awesome. I'm looking it up as we speak.
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Thanks for the tip, @Greg Ballington!

Argus Cidery

Lady Goldsmith Sparkling Hard Cider

Celebrating four years of marriage. Bottled the week of our wedding. Perhaps we have held up better that the cider, but it's tasty. Heavy oak has integrated, sharp edges from a year or two ago have simmered. Nearly uncarbonated, tasty. — 9 years ago

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Château La Roque

Cupa Numismae Coteaux du Languedoc Pic St. Loup 2007

4th of July red wine. Lovely fruit. Sunshine in a bottle. — 10 years ago

Château Lascombes

Margaux Merlot Blend 2011

An elegant, feminine style, lovely smoky pencil lead and cassis jam, touches of tobacco leaf and root beer. Elegant and mineral, med+ weight, plenty of smoky dark fruit and lead, reasonable acidity and very supple, refined tannin. Easygoing on the finish, a classy lady for the medium term. — 10 years ago

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Marey-Monge Romanée-St. Vivant Pinot Noir 1986

Unforgettable taste. Like a young naughty young lady. It offers a refreshing black berry and green citrus? Notes. It's as distinctive as if its just picked and washed. U tasted the freshness and the earthy sun. It's spontaneous energy as if it fits rightly in the hand of a young lady spending the afternoon by herself either reading the book or just hanging around in the library in a breezy summer afternoon. — 12 years ago

Martha Stoumen

Post Flirtation White Marsanne blend 2018

Pronounced nose of grapefruit pith kiwifruit and sour peach that slides across the palate with an underlying ribbon of lime zestiness. Sunshine in a sundress type Glou Glou — 5 years ago

Tenuta di Fessina

A' Puddara Etna Bianco Carricante

fruity. citrus notes paired with creamy body. vividly presenting the love and sunshine of southern italy. — 6 years ago

Tami'

Grillo 2016

Loads of green tea. Concrete start, stainless end. Sunshine in this grape, relying on spontaneous fermentation. Pairs well with Pad Thai. — 6 years ago

Le Brun de Neuville

Cuvée Clovis Lady de N. Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay

Creamy and rich. Golden in color. A nice way to finish off a long day of moving! — 7 years ago

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Château de Montfort

Demi-Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2016

This wine is the whole of nature blessed by Helios — a ray of sunshine magnified by a dewdrop, a honeycomb with the residual buzzing of laboring bees, the glow of a buttercup on a baby’s chin. Happy, bright, a spiritual salve. NH Wine Store, buy and save for a rainy day. High marks for mood enhancement. — 7 years ago

Malivoire

Lady Bug Malivoire Peninsula Cabernet Franc Rosé 2016

Jess S
9.0

Great lazy summer day drinking kind of wine. It is refreshing, the flavour isn't too bold, not to sweet and goes down smooth. Cute name too and beautiful blush colour. — 8 years ago

Domaine Julien Labet

En Billat Poulsard

Perfect lunch wine for a cloudy Stockholm day. Touch of raspberry; touch of soil. Hints of sunshine. With time the reduction blows off to reveal even more sunshine. And red & white currant flavors. — 9 years ago

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Garnier et Fils

Mont de Milieu Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Bright sunshine. Lisa wants to drink this on the porch of our plantation overlooking the Spanish moss covered elms. Lemon, orange peel, stones. Living and vibrant. Great acid/fruit balance. Med+ length. ~chalky texture. Delicious now but good to age. — 9 years ago

Cisco Brewers

Lady of the Woods Wild Ale 2013

Tegan Passalacqua
9.7

Amazing ale — 10 years ago

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Sunshine Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Ryan B
9.0

Fruity and tangy, a glass of this calls for another. — 11 years ago