Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2008

9.7

This was opened and we enjoyed a few glasses before recorking and reapproaching 24 hours later, at which point it was really singing. Yellow peach, pear and medley of orchard fruit, layered with pressed yellow flowers, dried persimmon, and notes of vanilla and bourbon. So delicate. Such fine bubbles. Saltwater taffy and some caramel and rock salt on the palate. Subtle tannic echo. Mesmerizing. — 21 days ago

David, Ira and 23 others liked this

Peter van den Besselaar

24 hours air? Can you explain, Josh.

Josh Morgenthau

@Peter van den Besselaar better to rephrase- it was good but reticent upon opening, so we recorked it and then tried again after 24 hours, at which point it was really amazing.

Peter van den Besselaar

@Josh Morgenthau Aah, clear!

Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 1996

Alan Weinberg

9.6

what can I say about a champagne I find near perfect and ageless every time?
So amazing and classy. — 13 days ago

Shay, Andrew and 10 others liked this

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Robert Stackowiak

9.2

Green apple and passion fruit on the palate. A top notch Sauv Blanc. November 2023. — 13 days ago

Daniel P., Ericsson and 2 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2013

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

A typical tale of Raveneau. Best after 3 hours in the decanter. I really do love Raveneau’s 13’s. It’s an early drinking vintage (by Raveneau standards) while you wait for the surrounding ones. There’s immense richness and depth of waxy yellow fruit and stony minerals on the palate with créme fraîche, spices and a touch of botrytis influenced saffron in its layered aromatics. Superb cut and racy lemony acids provide a seamless balance to its power and richness. No surprise, beautiful wine. — 7 days ago

Severn, Tom and 12 others liked this

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2022

John Bratincevic

8.9

Someone else said “perfectly representative of the stereotype” and they were right … great big gobs of butter and oak. 89. — 7 days ago

Paul, Ray and 1 other liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2006

Ed Chin

9.3

A nice balance of fruit a touch of bread and zippy acidity — 8 days ago

Vino, Ron and 9 others liked this

Jacques Selosse

Initial Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Carolyn patrone

9.6

Wonderful nose, toasted almond, sherry, lemon, ripe pear. Oxidation is just right- not overwhelming, but adds to complexity and character. Slightly orange color, full bodied. Would love to know actual alcohol, label says 11-14%, but tears indicated higher alcohol, but very well balanced. Disgorged 14 November 2019. — 9 days ago

Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc 2021

Jay Kline

9.2

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. — 11 days ago

Shay, Daniel P. and 5 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1967