Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

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.

— 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

This is absolutely one of the best Rosés for the money. With good Rosés now hovering around $40, this producer is one of the top producers in Basque Country. While others have dramatically increased their Rosés prices, Ameztoi has inched their prices year to year.

Rosés have gotten so popular and their prices have skyrocketed relatively high in the last five years. So much so, I just read an article about fake Roses being produced in and exported out of France.

I selected this Rosé for Hedy’s Strawberry Gazpacho, Tarragon, Basil, Olive Oil. It married the bright fruits nicely, strawberry. The Rosé has just a bit of fizz from the carbonic tank process. The minerality & hint of herbs made for a even tug of war with the Tarragon & Basil.

@Plate&Bottle on FB. Check out Hedy’s past dinners. — 7 years ago

Nicole EC

9.6

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

with Erin

Rick Doucett

9.1

Summer lovin' — 10 years ago

Nate Jolly

9.8

Loved it. — 10 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.4

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 🥂 — 5 years ago

with Krystal

Susan Neil

9.0

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

Marcel Bezat

9.0

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

Lisa Brown

10

Amazing taste, smooth and crisp. Great summer drink . With chicken, and fish, or just with cheese & crackers!!! — 9 years ago

Josh Rubin

9.7

Summer perfection — 10 years ago

with Evan

Thomas Hughes

9.5

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

Jon Barreto

10

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

Ian Mcilravey

9.0

Very fresh and light bodied, low acidity. A great summer wine — 7 years ago

Vyvan

8.9

A glass with sashimi! — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.4

Last time I had dark cherry was there but blackberry is showing now @ £133 a 96-98 in the making, but 93-95 now

🍇 85% Cab S & 15% Cab F

🍷 Opaque ruby

👃 Elegant savoury herb infused cedar wood, smokey fresh pine & new oak through earthy blackberry, crushed mineral rock, pencil lead, cocoa, bluebells, black tea & new leather

👄 Med silky body of spiced blackberry, liquorice, mocha, light balsamic w/ very fine smooth tannins & cherry hints

🎯 Med+ refined earthy blackberry, mocha & liquorice w/ a black tea tone — 7 years ago

Alberto Soriano

10

Simply beautiful Beaujolais the aromas bursts out of the glass. Floral and delicate like walking through a garden on a sweet spring day. Tons of red perfectly ripe fruits such as strawberries and red cherries. Just as delicate on the pallet as the nose with mouth filling flavors of cherry and red current. Surprisingly long finish that lingers throughout your pallet. Perfect BBQ wine on a cool summer night simply fresh and enjoyable. — 8 years ago

romo

9.1

summer #nightcap — 10 years ago

Michael Sew Hoy

9.2

This is really quite good. Juicy without being overbearing. Very red fruit flavor. Best rose I've had this summer. 2014 vintage. — 10 years ago

Taras Matiychuk

9.1

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

with Brittany