The White Rose Winery
Nicolas Joly
Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc 2019
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2019 pours a pale yellow color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with intense, ripe notes of Comice pears, baked green apple, mixed fruit cup, lemons, white tree flowers, lanolin, raw almond, tarragon, a touch of raw honey and minerals. On the palate, the wine is off-dry(?) with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. I questioned the off-dry call because I actually think it’s dry but the power and ripeness of the fruit, not to mention the 15% ABV(!!), give the impression of sweetness. An utterly balanced wine despite the big personality. A wine that gives main character energy. I wish I had a week or more to track the development because this is such a wee babe. Drink now to experience its youth and enjoy through 2049. — a month ago
Jérôme Prévost
La Closerie Les Béguines Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Meunier
Vibrant, textured, and utterly unique. — a month ago
R. López de Heredia
Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2013
Outstanding. — a month ago
Louis Roederer
Brut Premier Champagne Blend
Perfect wine for a celebration! Something easy to chill and enjoy for New Years Eve. — 3 months ago
Dom Pérignon
P2 Brut Champagne Blend 2002
Beautiful crystalline fruit. Light and precise with lemon and steeliness with zesty acidity. Gorgeous. So light and complex and fresh and long. — 4 months ago
Pine Ridge Vineyards
Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend
Really good and smooth. Very drinkable with or without food — 7 months ago
Matua
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Light sweetness and tart — 21 days ago
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
La Grande Dame Brut Champagne Blend 2008
Perfect start to the night. Deep caramel notes. Really like this Champagne — 2 months ago
Oyster Bay
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Smooth but welcomed acidic. Triangular. Stone fruit - more-so peach. Peppery with a hint of smoke on very end. Doesn’t overstay its welcome. If it was sweet it would a dessert. — 2 months ago
Kim Crawford
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
From Costco, and perhaps their best wine currently on the shelf. Zesty undertones to rich tree fruits, and perhaps stone fruit presence. Could drink this all day. — 3 months ago
Moët & Chandon
Impérial Brut Champagne Blend
Costco $45. — 4 months ago
Trimbach
Cuvée Frédéric Emile Alsace Riesling 1990
This bottle was a bit tired but still great to try. — 5 months ago
Ruinart
Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Chardonnay
Great champagne … very delicate … one of the finest … now in half bottles … perfect with oysters and clams — 21 days ago
Krug
Brut Champagne Blend 2005
What a contrast to the 04 alongside. Chalk and cheese. Polish and gorgeously delicate and soft. Plush hints of corn and lemon oil with delicate acidity. Perhaps lacking in structure but still beautifully fresh, rounded, sophisticated and complete. Excellent given the hot vintage. — a month ago
Château Miraval
Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2024
This rosé is everywhere in Switzerland. I think it’s the 4th time I’ve had it. Got this bottle at the train station lol. Very concentrated. Strong acidity, strawberry and orange. Mouth watering finish with a touch of lavender and Provençal herbs. I can see why they like it so much here. Screams European summer (or après-ski on a sunny afternoon). Not fussy, but still elevated. — 2 months ago
Billecart-Salmon
Brut Réserve Champagne Blend
Domaine Coche-Dury (J.F. Coche Dury)
Meursault Chardonnay 2022
Asu madre ! Tasting segundk dia la paulee en la colline con Francois coche y odille dury #spectacular el 22 — 4 months ago
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Columbia Valley Riesling 2014
Good stuff. — 9 years ago
Doug Powers
From 750-ml, this great Sauternes is hopelessly youthful at age 25, dried apricot, great acidity, long, lingering finish, top notch!! — a month ago