Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021

9.2

2021 vintage. Pleasant throughout and hit plenty of notes without screeching. The KB style has changed in the last few years. Gone are the mega-extracted pinots altho those are still around and holding up in the cellars/secondary market. Those older wines were a 10 on the volume scale. The last few vintages are closer to a 5. That said, this should hold up and develop nicely for a decade+ without issues. Those that don't think you can drink CA pinot noir over 4-5 years old are in for quite the surprise with quality producers. 04.18.25. — 3 months ago

Ted, David and 12 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Jane Nuss

9.4

Vivid pinkish-salmon hue with a fine stream of bubbles. Notes of strawberry, citrus peel, green apple, and brioche. Crisp acidity, a creamy mousse, and perfectly balanced dosage. Refreshing, elegant, and succulent, with a long, zesty finish. — 6 months ago

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Jérôme Prévost

La Closerie Les Béguines Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Meunier

N O

9.2

taste good — 4 months ago

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Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne 2004

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

2004 vintage. This was a highlight reel. Acidity, dirty, pretty, fabulous mousse, delicate, concentrated, fruit, long finish. It had it all at some point in the tasting experience. Looks to go long in this state…at least another 7-8 years (till 2033) without any noticeable dropoff. Can’t remember the last time I had a better rosé brut. Magical. 03.01.25. — 4 months ago

Jan, Bob and 16 others liked this

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Louis Martin

9.3

Jammy and fruity, raspberry flavor, light and smooth, better whe let to breathe and paired with charcuterie. — 7 months ago

Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne Blend 2005

Fabio Franchella

9.1

Etwas in die jahre gekommen - prickeln nur noch dezent, präsente röstaromen, pfirsich, hauch aprikose und litschi. — 8 months ago

Lyle and Ira liked this

Matua

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Aaron Forel

9.0

A wonderful Sauvignon Blanc and goes perfect with white fish dinner. Highly enjoyable. — 3 months ago

Ivy liked this

Laurent-Perrier

Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne

"Odedi"

9.2

Beautiful color of peach with a rustic tint.

Nose of over ripened apples, citrus, light red fruits, spices, minerals, yeast and brioche.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with strawberries, sweet raspberries, cherries, citrus, apples, yeast, light earth, brioche, spices, minerals sea salt and herbs.

Long finish with apples and herbs.

This is a delicious Champagne. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and easy drinking. Complex and interesting.

100% Pinot Noir grapes.

12% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75. — 3 months ago

Daniel, Douglas and 11 others liked this

Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc 2022

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2022 pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart orchard fruit: passion fruit, lemon, sea spray, white flowers, lanolin and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ with a wooly texture and lovely minerals. Drinking now through 2037. — 4 months ago

Brian, Douglas and 8 others liked this

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend

Kayla Watson

9.0

Really good and smooth. Very drinkable with or without food — 5 months ago

Ruinart

Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Chardonnay

Steve Rura

9.4

Happy bday to my wonderful wife! This was excellent. Lime and green apple, so fresh and bright, brioche with a tiny bit of pepper. Great bubbles and texture. Love the paper case. — 6 months ago

Lyle liked this