Pinot 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. — 8 days ago

Shay, Daniel P. and 5 others liked this

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Green apple and passion fruit on the palate. A top notch Sauv Blanc. November 2023. — 10 days ago

Daniel P., Ericsson and 2 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1967

never been a fan but I’m told it was an amazing bottle. I have trouble with the bitter burned apricot pit finish I always find. Give me a TBA. — 10 days ago

Shay, Andrew and 5 others liked this

Beaux Frères

The Beaux Frères Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

2012 | Pinot Noir
Beaux Frères; Beaux Frères Vineyard (Estate)
Ribbon Ridge; Willamette Valley, OR, USA
(93-95; Drink 2027-37)

Delayed 2023 Thanksgiving with the extended family.

Much to look forward to here, all the B-F traits to love, strawberry, black raspberry, plum, white pepper, still bold and wanting several more years to really enter the zone for my palate.
The 2004 vintage is drinking perfectly now, a respectable presentation of the AVA. I can't wait for this to catch up.
— 4 days ago

Lyle, Pooneet and 24 others liked this

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2010

Jimmy Hayes
9.3

This older bottle is showing so beautifully! Aging totally gracefully, still with life left ahead. Delicate, and flavors still leading with fruit. — 17 hours ago

LM, Eddie and 2 others liked this

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

La Tâche Pinot Noir 1996

just entering drinkability, packed with spice and fruit. Stems noticeable. Still holding back. — 10 days ago

Tom, Shay and 7 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. — 9 days ago

Daniel P., Ericsson and 2 others liked this

Kosta Browne

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012

David T
9.3

From brine to seasoned to cooked bird.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Gotta have two glasses with Thanksgiving Turkey, one for dark & white meat.

Nicely, ripe blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, medium intensity, dark spice, cinnamon stick, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, dark & red fresh and withering florals, near perfect acidity and a lush, balanced, long finish. At it peaks.
— 6 days ago

Shay, Severn and 16 others liked this

Laurent-Perrier

Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne Pinot Noir

With New Years around the corner, grab something nice. Made with 100% Pinot Noir from 10 different "crus " (or villages), from the North & South areas of the Montagne de Reims, as well as the famous Cote de Bouzy. Deep salmon pink with full aromas of berry fruit and citrus mineral notes wrapped in a delicate fine mousse. On the palate flavors of raspberry and strawberry, bright acidity with spicy notes and orange zest. Long silky finish, ending with earthy yeasty mineral character. — 13 days ago

Daniel, Dawn and 13 others liked this

Goldeneye (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2020

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of strawberry, red cherry, floral, raspberry, spice.
Dry. Flavors of red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, licorice, cinnamon. Medium, smooth tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5
— 7 days ago