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Big White House

De Bortoli

Noble One Botrytis Sémillon 2013

Bob McDonald
9.0

From half bottle. Generally regarded as Australia’s best “sticky “ (dessert style). Colour getting darker (burnished copper). Drank some with plum pudding on Christmas Day and finished it yesterday with Duck Pate and crackers, having returned from a week in Mossman and the Daintree in FNQ. Aromas of Apricot and over ripe pear. A generous mid palate with diminished acid. Time to drink this. Only 10.5% ABV. — 5 days ago

Andrew, Peter and 18 others liked this
Bob McDonald

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@Peter van den Besselaar That’s quite the accolade Peter but I wouldn’t be keeping it for many more years.
Peter van den Besselaar

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@Bob McDonald thanks. After tasting 2001 six years ago, I was determined to lay this in the cellar. I bought 2014. Will try this year.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, jealous about your excursion to the Daintree, love that area. There is a tea plantation there that I love called Daintree Tea, volcanic soil, that I’m able to get in California (at one time a SD sales agent, now direct from the estate)!! Thanks for mentioning the Daintree!!

Far Niente Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2016

Sipping Fine Wine
9.4

Medium lemon color, with Tropical and stone fruit aromas with complex spice and oak notes. On the palate flavors of ripe apple, melon and citrus, creamy, with toasty oak, fig and honey tones. Long finish ending with fruit, oak and spicy mineral character. A big wine! — 4 months ago

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Kongsgaard

Napa Valley Chardonnay

Garen Staglin
9.4

Big bold Chardonnay. Deep color and powerful fruit. — 6 months ago

Dave, Deborah and 1 other liked this

Crowded House

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Seth Masterson
9.1

Enjoy the aromas at different temperatures. Starting with lemon rind and green grass when it's cold, transitioning to lemongrass then green cardamon and Fuji apple. Wonderful for this experience alone. — 16 days ago

Dave, Pooneet and 1 other liked this

Moët & Chandon

Impérial Brut Champagne Blend

Mandi Speidel
8.9

Standing Monday Night Soho House Date with Mig — a month ago

Hermes and Laura liked this

Aubert

Powder House Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022

Tyler Felous
9.0

Have not had an “a-ha” moment with these wines and hence, have stopped buying. What am I missing? — 3 months ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 2 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1965

J Manncini
9.5

Intense flavor big citrus incredible thanks Robert — 5 months ago

Jonathan, Serge and 1 other liked this
Jonathan Wall

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Wow! We have the ‘89 on deck for the holidays. Can’t wait!

Brick House

Ribbon Ridge Chardonnay 2023

Brian S
9.1

For the price this bottle of Chardonnay is tough to beat all organic and biodynamic as well. — a month ago

Brian, Tom and 1 other liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 1986

Doug Powers
9.0

Quite different than the somewhat “leaner” 1988, which has aged effortlessly, this is subtly fatter and more evolved (I guess 2 years make a big difference??), the lower perceived acidity makes this less compelling than the 1988, very good, yet clearly a little inferior to the 1988, it was clearly time to drink this one!! — 21 days ago

Jim Powers
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Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2022

Sipping Fine Wine
9.5

Lemon gold color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with citrus, sweet floral and complex spice, no MLF. On the palate flavors of ripe melon, pineapple, apricot and honeysuckle notes with lemon zest and biscuit notes, delicate, complex and well balanced, big and full Chardonnay. Long finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and fresh finish. Will age well. Outstanding! While I usually do not decant whites, this one will benefit to breathe a bit! — 4 months ago

Tom, Andrew and 3 others liked this