Maitre Sommelier

Schramsberg Vineyards

Sommelier Selection Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay 2019

Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic vineyards and cellars in 1965. Today, their son Hugh, continues their mission. 100% Chardonnay pale straw color with aromas of stone fruits, floral and citrus notes. A terrific crisp sparkler with crisp apple, peach and lemon flavors, fine mousse with tiny bubbles. Tangy acidity on a long finish ending with a yeasty creamy character. Nice! — 16 days ago

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Le Clos du Caillou / Domaine du Caillou

Les Quartz Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2015

The quality for price is outstanding. In 1936 “Caillou’s owner had no desire to join the governing ranks of anything, let alone a wine appellation. This brazen act excluded the estate from the AOC and essentially carved out a chunk of Châteauneuf-du-Pape‘s border. Today it continues to be an ‘unclassified’ section in what is otherwise some of the most prized vineyard land in the area“-Ian Cauble, master sommelier — 4 years ago

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Master sommelier Gillian Ballence — 5 years ago

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Mollydooker Wines

The Maitre D Cabernet Sauvignon

Fruity. Plummy. Grass. At berns steakhouse Tampa — a month ago

Mike Galat
with Mike

Domaine Coche-Dury (J.F. Coche Dury)

Meursault Chardonnay 2017

Jol
9.0

Plus fruité que le 2015 ou 16 selon le sommelier — 4 years ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1999

Mid to bright gold in colour. A note of paraffin Notes of Orange marmalade, toast, apricot, mangoes and almonds. Intensity off the charts. How can you get this much flavour into a wine. A fitting finish to a marvellous dinner. Hats off to the Downs Club - Mark Kennedy the chef, and Peter Barbe the Sommelier. May there be many more such dinners, also Ramon the importer who spoke about each wine with great knowledge. — 4 years ago

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.6? ... man anytime for D’yquem is a 10
Bob McDonald

Bob McDonald Influencer Badge

Yes I hear you Neil. Probably could have been a little higher.
Somm David T

Somm David T Influencer Badge

They do it right. After 20 years, so much the better!

Curioture

sommelier select Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Good blend, easy to drink and enjoy — 2 years ago

Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Riserva Rancia Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 1995

Remarkable Chianti Classico with some very nice bottle age. Quite primary on initial taste, with a bit of air the tannins recede a bit and some of the secondary notes come through. Delicious, very nice suggestion by the sommelier at The Grill. Lots of sediment so decanting for that reason alone makes sense. — 3 years ago

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Domaine Ragot

Givry Pinot Noir 2017

Light but full fruit with dryness and unsweet, thanks to Bill Zacharkiw from Montreal Gazette and 40 West sommelier extraordinaire. — 5 years ago

Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Second zoom tasting, this time with master sommelier Hak Soo Kim of Per Se. Chris Blanchard nailed the description with the line “velour not silk.” But Hak Soo stoke the show by matching the wine with his operatic voice. — 5 years ago

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