Big Sur Vineyards

Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay

Sharp and citrusy. I loved the mineral chalky texture and the lightness of the wine. Great length Fruit is plentiful but relaxed (in a good way). Perfect for a snowy indoor holiday evening. Cheers! — 12 days ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 15 others liked this

Pierre Péters

Cuvée de Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay

Additional 3-5 years in your cellar will do wonders. Classic sh!t. — a month ago

Severn, Spencer and 9 others liked this

Philipponnat

Clos des Goisses Brut Champagne Blend

Again slightly deeper colour . Quite rich and ripe on the nose with brioche , baked apple , lemon peel , touch of honeysuckle. On the palate more baked apple , lemon peel , ginger . Quite rich and decadent almost , but balanced acidity , creamy texture . Buttered pastry and lemon tart . Good ginger tinged finish . This will need more time than the Leon , quite dense and rich . Better in 5-8 years and will last well a further 10 — a month ago

Tom, Tom and 6 others liked this

Domaine de la Pépière

La Pepie Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Melon de Bourgogne 2023

Waited too long to upload, but solid Friendsgiving offering — a month ago

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Pierre Péters

Cuvée de Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

June 2024 disgorgement; would’ve preferred to pop this +12 months (vs. 6), as it would certainly benefit from some time. A grower BdB favorite; of course made from 100% Chardonnay, coming from several Grand Cru villages in the Côte des Blancs. The Cuvée de Réserve is a blend of more than twenty vintages, dating back to 1988 (via the solera method)! Peters considers this their “flagship” champ, even at the NV price point.

Firm upfront with a rather long finish. Sharp acidity; strong lemon, pale stone fruit, orange zest, and young tangerine notes. Medium body with pillows to carry you through. Steel vs. wood. 12% ABV. Simply delicious.
— 4 days ago

Fess Parker

The Big Easy Santa Barbara County Syrah Blend 2020

This is very nice. Velvety mouthfeel, a lot of fruit, berry jam, some herbs and pepper, not much tannin. I’d definitely buy again. This is a crowd pleaser bigger red. — a month ago

LM, Tom and 2 others liked this

Marc Hébrart

Special Club Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend 2019

2019 vintage. 12.21.24. — 13 days ago

Ruud, Ted and 12 others liked this

Domaine de la Pépière

Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Melon de Bourgogne 2027

Superb overall flavor paired with boiled potatoes, asparagus and rare salmon! — 6 days ago

Duncan ShannonPhilip Shannon
with Duncan and Philip
Peter liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Drinking a 3L from 2013 in late ‘24. Love the big format bottles and aging potential. This could go a lot longer I think but is also fine to drink now.

Standard Caymus flavors and aromas that made the brand known. Dark inky crimson color. Blueberries and blackberry fruit mixed with vanilla alongside the tell-tale signs of wet band-aid. Great tannins, medium-to-big acidity, good long finish. Really nice.
— 9 days ago

Jillian Varner
with Jillian