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Pear Valley

Kosta Browne

One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2019

Andrea Watt
9.4

Oak, pear, citrus, mineral, and brioche. — 14 days ago

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2016

Andrea Watt
9.5

Softer with pear almond and saline and a touch of oak. — 2 months ago

Ira, Jay and 7 others liked this

Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2011

Leo Gentile
9.3

This wine is testimony to great California Chardonnay that is also rare in style. No oak not malolactic fermentation. Hence the longevity. This 2011 is showing a bit of age with a deeper straw color than previous bottles from the same year. Still, only a hint of oxidation in the glass and on the nose. The pear and quince have evolved to a bit of caramel and butterscotch. Delicious to drink and I admit this might be the upper limit. I will drink remaining 2012 and 13’s in the next few months. — 3 months ago

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Katie Butterfield
9.0

Gift from Maggie. Hints of pear. Nice and bright. Delish. — 4 months ago

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Vietti

Roero Arneis 2024

Joel Lara
9.1

This is dangerously good. The peach and pear flavors are vibrant and just mesmerizing, and it has a nice minerality and good acidity that help balance the flavors out. If you don’t watch yourself, this bottle will be empty in a flash. This is just what I needed to remind me that summer is around the corner, and soon this New England winter will be a distant memory. — a month ago

Zach, Dave and 5 others liked this
Joel Lara

Joel Lara

@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego it is! And now I’m thinking I’d like to explore more Arneis wines. Need some more fun white wines to enjoy.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Joel Lara The vibe I’ve been getting lately (last 3 mos) is that peeps wanna (occasionally) drink past the usual Sauvie B, Chard/white Burg/bubbles options. Riesling is still the bastard stepchild as are any derivatives/associates. White Rhônes, Arneis, Albariño and a few others seriously solicting interest.
Joel Lara

Joel Lara

@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Interesting! Any suggestions for white Rhônes or Albarinos? I’ve never had either but would like to explore. I haven’t been drinking much whites lately except for sparklers the last few years. I was exploring Chablis and Assyrtiko a few years back and really liked them, but just fell off my radar for some reason.

Eric Bordelet

Poiré Authentique Pear Cider

Jim Lyons
9.7

For what it’s trying to do, and at the price, it’s really fucking good.

Dry with some nice suddle peachy sweetness on the front. — 4 months ago

Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne Blend 2008

Michael Patrone
9.8

This 08 always is a hit. More caramelized pear this time around compared to 6 years ago — 4 months ago

Meghana Kaloji
with Meghana
Andrew, Tyler and 2 others liked this

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

Ming L
8.9

The nose shows fresh apple and pear, with a subtle, fleeting hint of brioche. The palate is defined by a crisp, direct attack that yields to a somewhat firm, fruit-driven structure. Fine lively bubbles.

Not my favorite entry level NV Champagne, but it’s quite pleasant. — a month ago

Joel, Tom and 1 other liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2008

Conrad Green
9.4

Gorgeous pear and bright lemon. Minerals and salinity. Great focus. Excellent — 2 months ago

David Schachter
with David
Douglas, Jay and 8 others liked this
Jay Kline

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This is only going to get better

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2015

Bob McDonald
9.5

Quite a light to mid lemon in colour for its 11 years of age. Nutty (almond and cashew) aromas. Oak has integrated. The palate shows those same nutty notes together with that trademark pear character with white nectarine. Overall still youthful. My remaining 3 bottles will easily see out this decade. — 3 months ago

ESF, Pooneet and 20 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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Impressive!
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Love the Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay. That downstairs art gallery at Leeuwin Estate with all those paintings is amazing!!
Bob McDonald

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@Doug Powers They also have great concerts there. I remember one year the London Philharmonic (I think) was drowned out by the kookaburras at various times!