Sea Level

Domaine de la Pépière

Clos des Briords Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Muscadet Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie Melon de Bourgogne 2019

Muscadet! Lovely straight sea water mineral lemon goodness. Had with some great oysters Christmas Eve. — 5 years ago

Ginny DeLacey
with Ginny

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2006

Bubbles to kick off a weekend spent with dear friends ✨ Lovely notes of limestone, lime zest, minerals, and some freshly baked bread dusted in sea salt. — 5 years ago

Krystal Vento
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Krystal, Ron and 40 others liked this
Daniel P. Drake

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Dom out of tumblers, love it! 😁🥂
Ryan Vento

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@Daniel P. Drake And plastic ones at that 😅 it was all the hotel room service team could offer. #ThanksCovid

Ken Wright Cellars

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2015

Medium Ruby color with aromas of red fruit, oak and spice on this KW entry level Pinot. On the palate flavors of strawberry, cranberry, red cherry and red plum with notes of vanilla, cinnamon and cedar. Gorgeous acidity with medium tannins, full-body with great mouthfeel. Medium finish, very good now. — 5 years ago

Clive, Dean and 2 others liked this

Vincent Dauvissat

Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 1990

Medium gold color. Heavy in the glass. Leesy nose with notes of lemon, apricot, tan spice and sea shells. With air this really blossomed. Became exotic and later was atypical for a Chablis. Yet it always had great fruit and powerful acidity. (Bday dinner 2/13) — 6 years ago

Conrad, Eric and 13 others liked this

Voyager Estate

Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot 2012

Really great wine smooth after, could not — 6 years ago

Sea Smoke

Southing California Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2011

Hit the wine jackpot on a work trip! One of two leftovers from the table next to me! Excellent Pinot. Lots of fruit and doesn't taste like a classic Pinot. Smokey wine indeed! — 7 years ago

Paul, C. and 1 other liked this

Martinelli

Three Sisters Vineyard Sea Ridge Meadow Chardonnay 2015

The Sea Ridge Chardonnay is rich and ample all in the Martinelli style but well balanced. Lemon pie, custard, ripe melons and French oak. Not the most subtle wine but very good in its own right. — 8 years ago

Chris liked this

Scar of the Sea

a|muse Shandon Hills Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

13 July 2016. Eastside Cellars, New York, NY. — 9 years ago

Jefferson's Presidential Select

Ocean Aged At Sea Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Finishing off the night...cheesecake and bourbon. Ocean is definitely a wee bit briny but has all the savory caramel and vanilla notes of its Presidential brethren, smooth and rich comported. And not so loaded with the alky...so I may have another — 11 years ago

Sea Smoke

California Grand Cru Chardonnay 2009

First time trying Sea Smoke chard. — 12 years ago

Chloe Tyer
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Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Celebrating our completion of the WSET Level 3 exam today!

It was a labor of love. Results won’t be released for several months, but, hey, we poured ourselves into this prep and so wine not celebrate the milestone of getting ‘er done!

Cheers @win_tries_wine @deked1
— 5 years ago

Deked1
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Deked1, Severn and 18 others liked this
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I just fool level 2 girl but not even sure why - too old to do anything except just appreciate - level 3 is awesome
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Sea Stack

Pinot Noir 2018

Pale ruby color. Aromas of bing cherry, cranberry and ocean breeze. Good cherry flavors, not a bad Pinot for the price. — 5 years ago

Tom, Clive and 17 others liked this
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Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

This is a classic! Decanted for 3 hrs. Clear watery hue, beautiful pale Garnett in the middle. Medium viscosity, medium alcohol. On the nose, red cherry, strawberries, flowers, spices - thyme, clove, wet cigar, wet leaves. On the palate, confirmed red cherries, strawberries and powerful/rigid but silky tannins and racy acidity to balance it all. Long earthy finish. Elegant yet tough...like a ballerina! Very well balanced and serious wine from a good producer. This is their entry level Barbaresco that punches above its weight for what it costs. Stocking up.. this will drink even better in 5 years. — 5 years ago

Anthony, Byron and 3 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Beautifully straight ! Aroma’s of citrus, white flowers and incredibly balanced. This is Grand Cru level ! In a great place to drink now. — 6 years ago

Ceccherini, Dick and 7 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Valmur Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2007

What a nose. Soft lemon, rock pools, slate. Like fresh sea spray and lemon oil. Deep, fresh, invigorating. Oyster shells. On the palate beautifully evolved and rounded with perfect detailed acidity, some honeyed hints of secondary notes coming through, a touch of apple and a huge long finish. Stunning. — 7 years ago

Howard HorwitzTony GarciaDavid Schachter
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James, Craig and 13 others liked this

Sea Smoke

Streamside Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

12' Sea Smoke Streamside Chardonnay. Last time I tried this particular bottle...made a note saying WAIT. It hasn't quite been a year.

Light golden in color(slightly darker then a year ago )Medium-ish body. This acidity has settled down since I had this last year(it needed to) quite nicely. Tropical flavors are still pronounced in the wine. Yellow apple, pear, pineapple, nutmeg & vanilla. Secondary flavors are starting to open up. Would enjoy trying this again in 2/3 years.
— 9 years ago

David, Christine and 22 others liked this

Vincent Dauvissat

Les Preuses Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay

Jay McInerney
9.3

Not my favorite vintage but my favorite grand Cru chez Dauvissat. Fatter than usual but still showing sea shells and brine. Drink now. — 10 years ago

Robert, Anthony and 8 others liked this
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What vintage? Thanks
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Jay, what makes Preusses your fav? I am lucky enough to drink Dauvi 1er more often than I ought to, but I've only had the GCs a few times.
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Just seems even better than les clos--usually judged the greatest

Domaine Roulot

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2017

White orchard fruit like pears on the nose and also on the palate which is fresh and vivid with a nice tension, great balance and a nice white fruit finish. Great level and called at least a good Meursault Villages tasting blind.

Un très beau Bourgogne blanc, à l’aveugle de niveau Meursault Villages assez facilement. Nez de fruits blancs, poires entre autres, le vin est vif, frais et aérien, acidité bien dosée, bel équilibre d’ensemble et une belle finale sur les fruits blancs. Délicieux. 90-91
— 5 years ago

Daniel, Bob and 15 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 1988

Light gold. Looks young. Took 5 hours to open up and show its stuff. In hour 6 this was cruising. Saline and sea shells, wispy lemon fruit, some honey, some white stone. The guesses from the fellas were 2002 Rav Clos and 1996 Rav Valmur. Shows how these properly stored aged Raveneaus can age effortlessly. — 5 years ago

Jan, Eric and 21 others liked this
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That’s impressive

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

Somm David T
9.2

Four day weekend. Gotta get it off to a good start. Been awhile since we had our 375ml of Ruinart.

The nose shows, ripe, slightly candied; black cherries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals.

The palate is full & touch gummy/candied. Fruits are well extracted, deep, ruby; black cherries, blackberries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Ghostly, not quite fruit brandy or fruit liqueur character, sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, not quite medium, white spice with hints of palate heat, grainy, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals. The acidity lively and crisp. The round, well balanced & polish finish is always consistently satisfying and lingers for minutes.

Photos of; the House of Ruinart, Dom Thierry Ruinart, nicely light caves and rolling, hillside, Grand Cru Vineyard.

Not quite sure where “D” gets $83 when you can buy this all day at just under $65.
— 5 years ago

Ryan, P and 31 others liked this

Sea Smoke

Botella Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir

Absolutely fantastic Pinot Noir. Its reputation is well deserved. — 7 years ago

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Rod Easthope

Level 185 Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2015

A Kiwi SB with a citric punch, this excellent white has a floral nose, lemongrass and lime flavors up front, leading into a palate cleansing lemon zest finish. It went well with blackened tilapia and steamed green beans. — 7 years ago

Layer Cake Wines

Sea of Stones Mendoza Red Blend

Smooth and spicy. Great with a steak and chimichurri Sauce. Affordable. Dark currant and tobacco. Let it breathe. — 9 years ago

Conway Family Wines

Deep Sea Red Central Coast Syrah Blend

1st anniversary dinner at Iris. — 10 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2006

Dan Fredman
9.1

Entry level Lopez = value on a José Andrés wine list. In great form. Perfect with a broad variety of meat. — 10 years ago

Gary, Marc and 19 others liked this