Last Summer Wine

Gérard Bertrand

Cote des Roses Languedoc Grenache Blend 2019

Delicious, ripe strawberries, easy summer wine. — 5 years ago

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Somm David T
9.3

Happy Spring! It’s one of our favorite points in the year. More; daylight, a little warmer in CA and everything starts to bloom which, means a long summer of gardening and being outdoors every day/night is not far off.

Since it was such a great day and basically most Californians are shut-Ins, the voluntary self quarantining was getting to me. I did the landscaping and got an afternoon of fresh air today. A breath of fresh air...ahhh! Wow, was it needed after Gavin’s Newsom’s estimate of 25.5 million Californians would be infected with Coronavirus over 8 weeks yesterday.

So, a good night to celebrate another day of being virus free with my 2nd favorite N/V Rosé Champagne.

All my numerous previous notes apply.

Stay safe everyone and remember the new terminology of the new decade...social distancing! Cheers! 🍾🥂

Photos of; Spring in our backyard & a Billecart Grand Cru Vineyard.

— 6 years ago

Neil, Sofia and 37 others liked this

Summer Water

Central Coast Rosé Blend

A glass with sashimi! — 7 years ago

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Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1987

This wine continues to amaze. 3rd bottle I've had in the last year and it's just getting better and better. So balanced and beautiful. I feel like it's just now hitting it's sweet spot. — 10 years ago

Michael Genn
with Michael
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Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

I was disappointed with my last Caymus Special Selection vintage, but this beauty brought me back to a bottle that won Wine Spectator's #1 Wine of the Year ... Twice!! Incredible fruit and balance. This can be cellared and enjoyed for years to come. Cheers!! — 10 years ago

Oyster Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Even though I looked for some Chenin Blanc or Pinot Gris for our ribs dinner this NZ summer delight did not disappoint. Light and crisp. — 11 years ago

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2018

For the price, a great bargain especially coming from a winery such as Pine Ridge. Crisp, citrus with pear. Slightly sweet. Perfect summer wine that goes down very easy. — 5 years ago

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

John A
9.4

See prior notes. Enjoyed my last bottle with good friends and an excellent ribeye — 6 years ago

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Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2008

Nose of strawberries and ripe summer fruit. Tastes of fresh sugarless strawberry preserve, cranberries, and pomegranate. A touch of white pepper. — 6 years ago

Heather Dillaway
with Heather
P, Peter and 7 others liked this

Bieler Père et Fils

Sabine Aix en Provence Rosé Blend 2016

Crisp clean wine. Very good for summer. — 8 years ago

Arnot-Roberts

Touriga Nacional Rosé 2013

Last of the 2013. — 11 years ago

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Red Car

Sonoma Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir 2013

I am thrilled about this in magnum. Let the summer begin!! — 12 years ago

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Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

On its last legs. Still has sweet fruit and cedar. Went well with our hanger steak. — 6 years ago

David, Jonathan and 2 others liked this

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

168ème. From 375ml. Blend of 198 wines spanning 11 vintages, the youngest being from 2012 and the oldest being from 1998. Cork received Summer 2018. Phenomenal as always 🥂 — 6 years ago

Krystal Vento
with Krystal
Krystal, Arden and 32 others liked this
David L

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I’ve enjoyed them maybe a bit young. But never bad. Love me some Krug !
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Found some great deals on the 168 splits a few months ago.. 
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Just passed on 3 bottles of 96 Brut. So tempted but, it just got bid up higher than I was willing to go.

Maison Saint Aix

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé Blend 2017

Pale salmon, slight green apple aroma, citrus and mineral flavors, clean crisp acidity. Very good summer rose’. — 7 years ago

Phillip, Gene and 1 other liked this

Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2014

Delicious!!!! Smooth and crisp! Made for summer! — 10 years ago

Erin Schmerschneider
with Erin

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2013

2013 is slightly richer than last vintage, showing stones, gorgeous floral notes, and (when chilled) silken toffee. — 11 years ago

Errol, Colene and 13 others liked this