David S. Lopez

8.9

An excellent blend of 75 % Cabernet and 25% Syrah. It went well with the ribeye steak at California Pizza Kitchen. Many thanks to Chris and Ron for bringing it to our vacation in Solana Beach. — 4 years ago

Matt Konopka

9.0

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

Emily Ward

9.2

Light and lovely...if only the weather was more sunshine and beach like today. #usingmyimagination — 7 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. — 8 years ago

Kirk Coburn

9.7

Tapas at La Crema Rosemary Beach! — 8 years ago

Nick Sansone

10

Had with brad on his last trip in palm beach at renatos in may of 2021 unreal bottle — 4 years ago

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. — 5 years ago

Faustina Osborn

8.9

Faustina had this 5 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

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

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

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

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

8.9

Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé 2019: Vibrant acidity & soft minerality with notes of strawberry, raspberry, citrus & peach. Even with some wind & fog, our beach day was still filled with laughter & smiles as this rosé made the day extra bright & sunny! Have a great week. Cheers🍷 — 4 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.5

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

Evan Bienstock

10

Unofficial last night of summer... so long Dark & Stormy’s for a bit.... — 6 years ago

Daryl Gassmann

9.7

Definition of expressiveness — 6 years ago

Marshall Todd Herron DPM

10

Okay!!!!! Now were talking. Clearwater beach vacation, on the patio, watching the sunset, and having a glass of Silver Oak 2014 cabernet sauvignon. The perfect cab!!!! Blackberry and blueberry fruit on the beginning. Then comes the chocolate and spice and everything nice. The oak is HUGE!!!!! The finish is very very dry and there is absolutely no tartness anywhere!!!!!!!! Anyone who rates this less than ten has had some mighty fine wine! — 6 years ago

Rose’s Cafe

9.2

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

Ichiro Kawachi

9.3

Walking on the beach mineraly. — 8 years ago