Grenache Blanc

Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc 2021

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2021 "Amador County" pours a slightly hazy, pale straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose the wine is developing with notes of lemons, chamomile, lanolin, lime blossom, and ferrous minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium++ acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is long and loaded with minerals. Balanced and ever so fresh. This was a killer accompaniment with our Friendsgiving lunch in the office and worked well with turkey. Drinking now through 2031. Only two 500L puncheons produced. — 12 days ago

Shay, Daniel P. and 5 others liked this

Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2011

Drew Summers
9.6

Marc Fosh Guest Chef Dinner: Night 1 — a day ago

Ira liked this

Gérard Bertrand

Cote des Roses Languedoc Grenache Rosé Blend 2022

Pale salmon color; strawberries, watermelon, and orange peel on the nose; medium acidity; tastes like pink grapefruit, crushed gravel, and raspberries with a long fruity finish. Nellie likes it and I do too. — 14 days ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Green apple and passion fruit on the palate. A top notch Sauv Blanc. November 2023. — 14 days ago

Daniel P., Ericsson and 2 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2005

A gorgeous Yquem. So balanced with amazing freshness and acid to its decedent, honeyed and floral layers. Still young of course, but already a stunner. — 11 hours ago

Joe, Shay and 2 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2007

Jan A
9.2

Like the sour mouth watering effect of the wine on the palate. Already my last bottle of the case but this still has years of runway ahead. — 18 days ago

Dick, Ira and 11 others liked this

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2022

J B
9.2

Eileen really likes this wine. No oak - not dry. Crisp. — 13 days ago

Daniel P., Ericsson and 2 others liked this

Château Suduiraut

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2011

NOSE: coconut cream, custard, nilla wafers, grilled pineapple, a little mango. Smells like typical aged Suduiraut!

TASTE: the vanilla cookie is strong with this one - plus tres leches. 93.

Sauternes is one of my preferred pairings with pumpkin pie and whipped cream. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
— 10 days ago

Vin, Paul and 1 other liked this

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend 2021

Ta Ta
9.2

This California, non-region specific, red blend knocked my socks off when someone ordered a bottle at dinner. I’d never have chosen it myself, but am glad I tried it. Beautiful nose, tannins and finish. And at $35.99 at our local wine store, it’s a steal! — 5 days ago

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2011

Fantastic as always!! Dark red color. Cedar, earth, and cherries on the nose. Lovely texture with a subtle sweetness I haven’t experienced before but was nice. Complex and high quality. Loved it! — 22 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Severn, Tom and 5 others liked this