Tom Casagrande

9.2

Old vines Sancerre and Kamala! A winning combination! The wine’s nose has loads of intense, limestoney minerality, and zesty gooseberry fruit, ripe enough to give off a hint of tropicality. A bit of green gage (is that one word or two?). Perfect on a sultry August evening to accompany pecan-grilled haddock fillets. Here’s to November 3! — 5 years ago

Kate K

9.5

Pleasantly smooth & a simply polished experience with enticing depth and a Sultry finish. Love the wine! — 7 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.3

Nose gives off sultry and low-toned scents of cracked dark stones, a note of iodine, and smoky crushed dark blackberry. Mouthfilling, soft, and with broad swaths of dark minerality. Very savory, with a clingy tactile quality. I swear, the basaltic rocks and silt in Walla Walla really do unique things to grapes grown there. So good. — 7 years ago

Bill Bender

9.5

Bright fruit, gravitas and sultry, opulent, lusty vibes. — 7 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.4

It’s hard to focus on this when there’s that. Despite my SQN gawking, this was a real surprise. I had previously tasted the 2011 vintage shortly after it made Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list in 2013, but my recollection of it was that of a simple, juicy, fruit forward style that was notable for its balance and refreshing style. This vintage is a completely different animal. The sultry savory smokiness does its best to disguise its pure red cherry fruit, but it’s a purity and a concentration that can’t be held down. Not only does this have length, the cumbrous confluence of flavors are somehow precision tailored to a seamless finish, the end of which is difficult to pinpoint. — 7 years ago

Philip Stumbo

9.0

Sultry and utterly delicious — 8 years ago

Christy Fitzgerald

9.0

Wow! Nose of bramble-berry and earth. What a mouthful of flavor. ! Smooth flavorful and sultry on the tongue. Polished and well rounded. Love a good Grenache and this one has Syrah added too. A must try! Bound to please. Yeah!!!! — 8 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2016 / classic smell, cassis, cedar, tobacco, full bodied taste, sultry. Velvety structure after aeration. / paired with a burger and ratatouille — 5 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.7

The 2015 'Y' from Chateau D’YQuem is a head turning, simply brilliant blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. The Sauvignon Blanc is harvested rather early in the growing season to retain its freshness, while the Semillon is given more time to mature and allow botrytis to take effect. The wine itself displays a lovely golden hue, and begins with an exotic bouquet consisting of star jasmine, honeydew melon, starfruit and lemongrass aromatics which all take shape. On the palate this possesses remarkable tension and viscosity, which is truly one of a kind as the mouthfeel takes on a sultry, unctuous character as lemon cream, kumquat, cantaloupe and roasted pineapple flavors all come together beautifully. It continues to impress with its gorgeous seamless quality and balance while showcasing the ripeness and intensity of the vintage. While this is already showing trememdous appeal it should go on to age exceedingly well over the course of the next two plus decades. This is a absolute gem from the legendary Château. Drink 2019-2038- 97 — 6 years ago

Brandon Jamieson

Tasting room Lead/Wine Educator/Sommelier at The Winemakers Studio at Wente Vineyards

9.0

Massive, sultry, obviously not fully integrated yet, but killa! — 7 years ago

Bill Bender

9.6

The Somm called this “rambunctious” and that’s a great descriptor. It’s half sexy sleek backless gown and half bull in a china shop. Chewy dark depth, sweet black fruit. New leather, rich soil and the sultry essence of Phoebe Cates circa ‘84. This is still ascending but much more substantial and open knit than the ‘90 tonight. — 7 years ago

Taylor Ahl

9.6

Perfect wine for a perfect night. Sweet sultry flavors to spark the flame for the fire to come. — 8 years ago

with Taylor

Jason Osper

9.2

My only regret is that we didn't buy a case. Outstanding rosé with sultry notes of dark cherry and a slight effervescence. I'm obsessed. — 8 years ago

Jayme Henderson-Steese

9.5

Rich and buttery. Baked apples and baking spices. Delicious and sultry. #chardonnay #carteblanche #2010 #sommlife — 9 years ago

with Steve

Tom Casagrande

9.1

This is quite the sultry, voluptuous red. I was a little dismayed to see 16% on the label, but it was actually pretty balanced. Nose has warm sandstone, baking spice, and sweet oozing dark red berries. Full (obviously) in the mouth, with peppery berry fruit and stony minerality in the finish. Went really well with mesquite-grilled porterhouses. — 5 years ago

Joe Lucca

9.6

I’m thinking about starting a Grateful Journal. I’ve heard that writing down things you’re thankful for 5-10 mins before sleep helps you actually get the most from your sleep and also helps you wake up more energized. Tonight, my journal will note how thankful I am for friends who share great wine. @Frank this young beauty is sultry. Like making love on a hot summer’s night with the windows open. Opens with a pleasant earthy musk, meaty and gamey notes, and some fresh herbs, garrigue. Luscious and thicky-thick on the palate (see: Nelly). The red and blue fruits sing in wonderful harmony with the earthy, unadulterated tension just below the surface. Spicy, mineral, savory, and clean fruit all at once. Many years ahead. Perfect way to get in the Christmas spirit! — 6 years ago

with Frank and ADAM

Mickie Meinhardt

9.2

Northern Rhône blend that was smoky and surprising. Sultry, too, with a tiny smack of tannin. Perfect with some chill for a summer lift red situation. Very dark in color, not really a light red at all, but drinks like it. Juicy cherry and currant and apple. Wonderful. — 7 years ago

Lauren Vance

Buyer Whole Foods Market Oakland

9.3

So sultry and juicy. Loads blueberry, plum and sawed off cedar. It’s meaty, earthy, ripe. Layers of sweet tobacco, violets and black pepper. Beautiful now and will only get better. — 7 years ago

Diane Munch

9.2

A beautiful 2000 for the end of 2017. Rich, dark and sultry. — 7 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.3

Not necessarily my wheelhouse but this is a super sultry and tactile Merlot blend. Velvety tannins, cherry pie filling, some mineral undertone, and fine acidity. I suspect this will age well for 5-10 years. — 8 years ago