Blanc De Noir

Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc 2018

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several days. Consistent throughout. The 2018 pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Bartlett pear, passion fruit, lanolin, honeysuckle and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and soooooo wooly. These Sandlands Chenin Blancs are fun with some age. Drink now through 2033. — 12 days ago

Vanessa, Brian and 11 others liked this

Domaine Roulot

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2019

Rich, racy with notes of lemon, orchid fruit, mineral & floral — 3 days ago

Jean-Philip, Tom and 5 others liked this

Failla

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

Akiko bday w/ lamb shank — 3 days ago

Domaine des Lambrays

Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2005

2005 vintage.
Rich black cherries, cocoa spice, orange peel, dark flowers, subois and earthy.
Long generous finish with crisp acidity and fine grained tannins.
This was bequeathed to me years ago at a Celebration of Life for a gentleman who was greatly influential and guiding on my wine journey.
A stunning wine from an incredible individual.
Cheers everyone.
🥂🥂
— a month ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

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Special moments, Jamie. I once got a Gloria 1959 from a wine reseller who liked my youthful enthusiasm. The birthyear of my wife, we drank it with the birth of our first child. 🫶
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Indeed Peter.
We carry them with us.
Tom Casagrande

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A very meaningful wine. Nice.

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2022

David Hirsch passed away this week - so this is a tough one. Gained complexity with time 4 days under Argon gas line. Mostly raspberry driven. No cherry here…. — 2 months ago

Ira, Tom and 7 others liked this

Pierre Péters

Cuvée de Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay 2025

Slightly disappointed, had higher hopes based on the reviews. Although company was great, NYT, couch, candle, cheeseboard. #CPtheVP — a month ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2017

Light golden in color.

Beautiful nose of honeydew, apples, honeysuckle, tropical fruits, spices and melons.

Full-bodied with high acidity and long legs.

Sweet on the palate with apples, citrus, mangoes, spices, honeysuckle, herbs, honey and light earth.

Long finish with sweet honey notes.

This delicious 9 year old Sauternes is drinking beautifully now. Complex and interesting. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Feels very fresh, but a bit subdued and earthier right now, compared to other vintages. Will continue to age nicely in the next 40 years.

Loved the nose more than the palate here. So expressive.

Wine Spectator 96 points. Robert Parker 99 points.

A blend of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 24 months. Drank from a 750ml bottle.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$450.
— 12 days ago

Juan, Rob and 16 others liked this
Daniel Bloom

Daniel Bloom

@"Odedi" Nice bargain sipper!

Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2007

Honey flavor with a pit fruit finish, smooth and rich, paired perfectly with an apple pie desert at a Commanderie de Bordeaux dinner at the Hope Club. — 6 days ago

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

delicious biodynamic Sta Rita pinot. tons of salinity and characteristic terroir. — 17 days ago

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay 2014

Somm David T
9.4

The 2014 was nice. Still needs some additional development. Give it another 3-5 yrs.

On SQ11.
— 12 days ago

Jeroen, Ira and 8 others liked this

Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 2015

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2015 pours a crystal clear, pale straw color with persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with bright green apple, star fruit, citrus tree blossom, lemon curd and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is long. This is a baby but there’s already a lot of material here. The texture is extraordinary. Expect a long life ahead. Drink now with maybe a short decant, through 2055. Third tranche. Disgorged September of 2025. — a month ago

Zach, Vanessa and 10 others liked this
Somm David T

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Beautiful purity in this one.

Whitehaven

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

I find this to be an easy drinker and a good value. Fruit salad- plenty of peach, pineapple, apricots, lemon, and some grass. A hint of tar in the nose.
Listening to Keren Ann ❤️
— 2 months ago

Dawn, Tom and 19 others liked this
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Dave always enjoyable!

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Ming L
9.2

The house style is still here with ripe, slightly over extracted blue fruits, baking spices, cocoa, and a plush velvety palate. But the fruits become less confectionary and some savory components have emerged. Acidity seems more apparent. Really nice integration.

I think Pinot bottlings from Belle Glos are at their best with 5-8 years bottle aging. This is another proof.
— 17 days ago

Joel, Tom and 1 other liked this

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Lovely with Pat’s grilled salmon. Last of the bottles purchased from Amazon Fresh before closing. — 4 days ago

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne 2016

2016 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne 🍾 🥂Cheers — 10 days ago

Tom, Joseph and 22 others liked this

Laurent-Perrier

Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne 1812

Always hits the spot 🎯 — 20 days ago

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Sedona?
Vanessa

Vanessa

@Sharon B Thank you 🙏It was a beautiful setting, indeed! Cheers 🥂
Vanessa

Vanessa

@Somm David T You nailed it! 🎯 👏🌵

Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

Clos de la Maréchale Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

Another great btl! Consistent with my prior notes — a month ago

Tom, Joel and 6 others liked this

Oyster Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

This is always a solid Sauvignon Blanc, drank last night with Matt — 2 months ago