Catherine Leith

9.7

Love this. Tons of flavour. Vanilla, brown sugar, toasted oak. Pairs well with food but also great on its own. — 5 years ago

Richard Campbell

10

Drank it while I smoked a cigar (Gran Habano Blue in Green) on a patio in the Old Town, Panama City and it was delicious — 6 years ago

Robert Rothfield

9.3

Floral nose, well delineated and precise with peach and mineral notes....long finish — 6 years ago

Aivars Lode

9.4

A cognac esk rum delectable — 7 years ago

Rolf Bigler

9.5

Preis: CHF 69.- — 7 years ago

Jeff Lander

8.9

Good classic Champagne taste. Pear and a bit of toast. Lots of fine bubbles. A bit foamy for my taste but well made and re freshingly crisp. — 8 years ago

Michael Sinowitz

9.1

Great value on this wine. Good acidity, bright fruit,. Though not bone dry this is not particularly sweet and really the residual sugar only shows against certain foods. — 8 years ago

with Robin, Marion and 1 other

Richard Portes

8.9

17.5 2005. rich, off-dry but not high residual sugar, 14.5. Long. Perfect with artichoke (not easy to match, in my experience) — 9 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

Ángel Rodríguez

9.8

At Eric's in New York — 6 years ago

Timmo Rol

8.9

Bowen Home - Soft tones, guava and pineapple. — 7 years ago

Justin Curtis Koch

9.0

Very well balanced! Good acid, lingering sugar. — 7 years ago

Danny Vigneault

10

Sur glace un delice... — 8 years ago

Brandon Luedeker

9.5

Excellent run full of flavor. Smooth finish! — 9 years ago

Kayla Krammes

9.4

great wine!!! love new zealand wines — 5 years ago

"Odedi"

9.3

This is a nice surprise. A great Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles.

Showing black fruits with chocolates, cedar, leather, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, mocha, coke, maple, brown sugar and peppercorn.

Full bodied, bold and very fruity. Dry to off dry on the palate.

Nice length on the finish with soft tannins.

Good by itself or with food and good for parties.

15% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$53. — 5 years ago

Riccardo L.

9.0

Such a nice blend of sugar and spice. And so so nice. — 6 years ago

Doctor No

9.1

Lovely, mineral, barely off-dry, a bit round. Nose with a touch of lime zest, apple skin, candy sugar. For my tastes it lacks a bit of acidic zing but I like it overall. — 7 years ago

Gray Newman

9.3

Orange galore with plenty of sugar cut with some acidity. Honeyed treat. — 8 years ago

Bruce Leboff

8.9

A nice Pinot. A bit young but a light floral nose to it. Good Pinot. From central Otago — 8 years ago

with David