Skip Smyser

9.0

Goes very well with the Marlin I’m enjoying at the Lava Lava beach club on the big island. Clean, clear and crisp. Granny Smith Apple with hints of grass. Added to the fine fish dish. — 4 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The Seasonal Grand Opening of the D&S Lounge. That’s going to require some BSR to celebrate.

As well, going to detail notes of this with my new Riedel Vintage Sommelier flutes, center picture. I’ve been wanting to write notes on this Champange in the new flutes as I wanted to do it one I am very well acquainted. As @Paul T- Huntington Beach & @Severn Goodwin have pointed out the many times I have posted it.

The nose is definitely more vibrant. Tangerines lead where they haven’t in my previous notes now using the new flutes. More pink rose petals, blood orange, pink grapefruit, leaner; strawberries, watermelon, warmed, creamed raspberries, apricots & cherries, liqueured marmalade, hints of scorched rhubarb, lemon/lime aid, chalky powder, delicate, grey volcanics, sweet, sea spray, bread dough, baguette crust, touch of brown sugar/molasses light, haunting, dry herbs, limestone and bouquet of; white, red, pink & orange roses.

The body is round with some gummy or gluiness. Everything about the mouthfeel is more delicate and softer. The bubbles smaller & more refined. Pink rose petals, blood orange, pink grapefruit, leaner; strawberries, watermelon, warmed, creamed raspberries, apricots & cherries, liqueured marmalade, hints of scorched rhubarb, almost a date presence on the long set, chalky powder, delicate, grey volcanics, sweet, sea spray, lighter intensity of white spices but, still has the heat & palate penetration, bread dough, baguette crust, touch of brown sugar/molasses light, haunting, dry herbs, limestone and bouquet of; white, red, pink & orange roses. The acidity is all fresh & lively with this cuvée. But, even that seems better. The finish is as always; well knitted & balanced, polished, fresh, persistent and never disappoints.

Photos of; the best room in our house for 6+ months of the year, our backyard. Aka, the D&S Lounge on Memorial Day Weekend 2020. — 5 years ago

Connor Schaller

9.1

On the pricier side, dry with a soli bite. Would like it to be a little smokier but leaves a lasting after taste. I’m also currently in Hawaii on a beach drinking this so there is literally nothing in this world that can disappoint me right now. My spirits are high. — 6 years ago

with Kayla

Mickie Meinhardt

8.9

Salty, clean, and bright with tons of lemon and some white peach. Like a slightly soured beach sunshine. — 8 years ago

Chris Danner

9.5

2007 for our 10th anniversary dinner on 7 mile beach at seven restaurant on 07/07/17. Times are good! I love u Cort! — 8 years ago

with Greg and Cortney

Alicia Cypress

9.0

Perfect beach wine served with cheese and hummus and snacks after a nice day of walking up and down the beach. — 9 years ago

Paulo Saliby

9.5

Pear and almond. Elegant mineral hints. Wonderful persistance. Heaven exists. To celebrate our new beach apartament. — 4 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.5

@Paul T- Huntington Beach @Jim Trobaugh @Stanley Barrios @Mike Smith @Connor McMahon — 5 years ago

Barbara Konchinski

10

Super fruity and delicious. — 6 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.3

Bursting of flavor. Dark, dried cherry and fig drenched in earthy tannins with soothing minerally finish. — 6 years ago

with RoAnne, Sander and 2 others

Kyle Bloudoff-Indelicato

9.2

Sour cream, cream cheese, olives. Wow, never tasted a wine like this. Fantastic acidity; would pair wonderfully with sea food and sun — 7 years ago

with Katie

Rose’s Cafe

9.2

95% Syrah & 5% viognier...who’d have thought, but it’s good! — 8 years ago

Mike Davila

9.5

Wow, really a big, fruit driven Pinot. Deep dark cherry fruit, a bit of tobacco, oak, and acid with a long finish. Maybe better because we're at the beach. — 8 years ago

Jocholla

9.0

Great rose to accompany a beach sunset. Peach/ light pink color, strawberry, peach, melon and acid. — 5 years ago

Matt Konopka

9.0

Crisp acidity, strawberry, maybe lychee on nose. Perfect wine post Sunday at the beach. — 5 years ago

Faustina Osborn

8.9

Faustina had this 5 years ago

Nathan Kinney

9.8

Beach Wine 2019 — 6 years ago

Daryl Gassmann

9.7

Definition of expressiveness — 6 years ago

Bill Bender

9.2

Cloudy, substantial enjoyment. For me this has always been a with food SB. It’s not a pour in to your thermos and take to the beach wine. Props to gramps. Former 82nd airborne stud. Gone for 35 years but taught me that alcohol is not just about getting fucked up. — 7 years ago

Alyssa Smith

9.0

Very light wine! Can taste the citrus. Good summer wine!
— 8 years ago