Monte Sur

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Almond butter. — a month ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay

Vanilla nose with some acid and minerality. Lemon and citrus flavors paired well with salmon. — 2 months ago

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Launois Père et Fils

Special Club Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay 2008

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2008 Special Club pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing and somewhat shy but there’s citrus, white peach, brioche and a rather fascinating smell that reminded me of a built-up roof. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose however here, it’s much richer and expansive. The finish is long. Young? Probably. Drink now through 2038. No disgorgement data. — 5 months ago

Andrew, Daniel and 12 others liked this

Union des Proprietaires Recoltants

Le Mesnil Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

1/2025. Clean and crisp. Nice on the palate. Great with my popcorn. — 6 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2016

Quite ready to go. No decant, opened 3 hours before. Nice seamless fruit, tannins very integrated. Could use a bit more acid, but still appreciate it esp at a nice restrained 13.4%. — 9 months ago

Tyler, Tom and 1 other liked this

Favia

Cerro Sur Napa Valley Red Blend 2014

Lovely floral nose. Fresh black and blue fruit, semi sweet chocolate, great minerality, very nicely integrated plush tannins. Great mouthfeel and long finish. — 9 months ago

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Domaine de la Pépière

Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Melon de Bourgogne 2023

Don’t let the secret out, it’s much too early, they are not ready but the hour is close at hand. — a month ago

Brian, Austin and 10 others liked this

Laurent-Perrier

Brut Champagne Blend

Brioche, Fresh Citrus, Chalk, Nuts. Creamy. Laurent Perrie Brut @, Eva, 250125 — 5 months ago

François Chidaine

Les Bournais Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc 2016

Joe Carroll
9.2

Perfectly oxidized — 6 months ago

Eddie, Rob and 2 others liked this
Eddie Grystar

Eddie Grystar

When they hit they hit!

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1990

Perfectly ripe. This wine is peak. Mature fruit in balance with everything. This was ready to go from the pour. Well rounded and deep. Gorgeous color. Likely to start receding soon. So drink up! — 8 months ago

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Shay A

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Had the ‘94 a few days ago…gorgeous!

Launois Père et Fils

Veuve Clémence Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Another beautiful champagne from the Launois family. A pale old gold color with nice perlage and intensity. Freshly baked bread and green apple aromas for days. Melons and white peaches with herbs for good measure. There’s an innate sense of lemon zest in the air that’s just magnificent.

Pure Grand Cru Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger. Four years of aging on lees gives this a resplendent and stately nature. Nice acidity and a superb mouthfeel, especially on the second day. Apples and chalk on the palate alongside vibrant citrus fruits. I struggle to think of a better value in Champagne than this. Stock up.
— 10 months ago

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Pierre Moncuit

Grand Cru Delos Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay

Skinny, acidic, hints of apple maybe. — 2 months ago

François Chidaine

Les Choisilles Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc 2021

Bright and lively. Green apple and green pear, fresh vegetable notes, chalky minerals and a hint of white peach sweetness. — 3 months ago

Douglas, Austin and 7 others liked this

Marc Hébrart

Special Club Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend 2018

Very surprised by this, but I guess no Mark Hébrart should be all that surprising. Definitely punches above its weight class, and has many similarities to the 2012/2013 PRSWC. Alluring freshness and vibrancy coupled with a shocking level depth and roundness. Very well balanced all-around; looking forward to cellaring the 2019s. Mouthfeel is pure velvet via a delightfully soft / oily texture. 60% Pinot Noir + 40% Chardonnay; Dosage: 4-6 g/l. Disgorged: 1/18/22 — 4 months ago

Laurent-Perrier

Millésime Brut Champagne Blend 2013

Fantastic. Touch of pear and apple, a hint of brioche, elegant bubbles, piercing acidity. — 6 months ago

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Eli Barton

Eli Barton

It was a really nicely aged vintage champagne. And probably better the next day!

Monte Antico

Toscana Sangiovese Blend

Great for pizza night! Smooth and the tiniest bit sweet. — 8 months ago

Speri

Monte Sant'Urbano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2012

Called Amarone or Aussie Shiraz. Volatility blew off still high alc. — 9 months ago

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