Lowburn Ferry Wines

Château Lafon

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

2023 vintage. First Sauternes I tasted from this great vintage, and this is very good indeed. Château Lafon has a long history, and a part of its vineyards form an enclave within the vineyards of Château Yquem. In the 1922(!) edition of Cocks & Ferry it is considered to be "in the league of the best crus of Sauternes". It was bought from the Lafon family in the early 20th century by the Dufour family, whose 4th generation runs the estate these days. Honey, candied pineapple and flowers. Mouthwatering acidity keeps the sweetness in check. Good length too. Terrific value. — 20 days ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

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Clearly a under the radar château. Thx!

Josè Dhondt

Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay

Another year, a new RM producer! An gorgeous, exuberant and lively Blanc de Blanc for José Dhondt (375ml). Preserved lemon, golden apple — fresh and baked — hazelnut and toasty brioche in abundance. That elusive balance of brightness and depth/richness….

En route home from the airport, I realized that I had no champagne awaiting me at home and risked a birthday passing without a glass (😱). Managed to swing by Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant on my way back to the East Bay 15 minutes before closing for this little gem. Well worth the 30 minute detour.
— 3 years ago

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Joshua Fisher

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Happy birthday you magnificent wine -o

Château de Fleurie

Fleurie Gamay

Light on the tongue but fruity and very smooth. Had it on Brittany ferry to st Malo. — 6 years ago

Domaine Pascal Cotat

La Grande Côte Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

This lovely glass of wine has transported me. With some Manchego, olives and bread at the Wine Bar at the San Francisco ferry depot. — 9 months ago

The Eyrie Vineyards

Muskat Ottonel 2014

I loooove to look to Chartreuse for color references because it's a hell of a pretty shade. But its a prettier, maybe legendary taste and smell and this little humble library Muscat from Oregan has two copies of green ferry DNA.

Vegetal peppery herbs - arugula, sage, thyme, lemongrass, mint, marijuana, pine. Wild flowers and candied orange liquor. Perfumed green vibes with sweet undertones.

Familiar, complex, mystical magic.
— 3 years ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Marijuana! Never saw that descriptor coming!
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Sometimes I throw in a curveball @Tom Casagrande ! 😂

Craggy Range

Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Refreshing, vibrant wine on a 90+ degree day in Smith Ferry. Floral and citrus. — 4 years ago

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Vincent Girardin

Morgeot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2020

Amy
9.0

hazelnut, dynamic, delicious. wine merchant at ferry building san francisco. bottle is $140. chardonnay — 2 years ago

Château Poujeaux

Moulis en Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

2015 vintage on Copenhagen to Oslo ferry 10-2-23. — 2 years ago

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Matt Connell Wines

Lowburn Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

Ming L
9.1

Expressive nose of lime, Fuji apple, subtle grapefruit and banana, and hint of white pepper and roasted nuts. Quite luscious on the palate yet chiseled, with great fruit intensity.

My first Kiwi chard, and it’s a good one.
— 4 years ago

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King Ferry Winery

Saumon Rosé Blend

Near amber color, slightly sweet. Strawberry, peach and mild pineapple finish. — 5 years ago