Grenache Blanc

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 1996

The final bottle for our annual Valentine’s Day and carbonara tradition (this time one day early). We skipped last year as my wife was pregnant, nice to be back. Very good, but definitely in an advanced stage - the nuttiness really comes through. There is still great acid, lemon curd, crispness, soft bubbles.

After the full case, I’d say the ones from 2021-2023 were the best.

On to Krug 2004 next year!!
— 16 days ago

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Definitely 96 color these days. Cheers! 🥂

Matthiasson

California Rosé Blend 2025

Ki Punwar
9.3

The prefect compliment for Halibut tonight; floral and light with good acidity to pair with food — 11 days ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1981

gorgeous. So balanced with soft sweetness, loads of texture and piece balance — 21 days ago

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Domaine Tempier

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2015

I preferred this slightly over the cru La Tourtine, from the same year. This was slightly shorter but the flavor profile was more mature. Seemed like the ideal drinking window. — 14 days ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

This is what I think of when I think of Rioja. Dried cherry and cranberry is what I get right away, and then it has more savory/earthy notes like leather and mushroom. When I tasted it I said “it tastes old.” That is a compliment. Hints of vanilla and spice. Felt elegant with a long finish. Had it with fatty new york strips. Tannins and acidity balanced it well. Not a loud wine, but a great one. — 4 days ago

Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 2015

Somm David T
9.7

Very fresh, clean, the softest mousse on the planet. Beautiful citrus, most delicate of minerals, gentle spice, grand acidity, precision and balance for days. Excellent. Just very expensive. — 21 hours ago

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Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Pale yellow color. Smells very citrusy and tropical, with a hint of some creaminess. On the first taste it was very bright, but had a richness on the finish. Definitely fruit forward, leans heavily towards tropical fruits like pineapple in the beginning. Has mineral/earthy notes towards the end. Very clean and dry. I really like this wine. Had it with spanish iberico ham, great combo. — 9 days ago

Domaine Roulot

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2012

Slightly reductive at first but upon opening and I’m speechless. Just an absolutely incredible wine I don’t think I’ve ever had one like this before especially not at 14 years old — 13 days ago

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Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

This New Zealand Sauvignon blanc offers a bright nose with notes of lime, grapefruit, tropical fruit and sea salt at the end. It is a dry, acidic, medium bodied wine. Flavours of grapefruit and mango are present on the palate. It has a long finish beginning with tropical fruits and ending with sea salt. This wine paired well with sushi. — a month ago