Almond'22 Brewery

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2005

Mary H
9.5

A wine of astounding complexity, a shape-shifter. Immediately in the glass, nutty roasted almond, funk (a little reductive), musty books and turpentine. Iron/sanguinous aftertaste. Little acidity up front, a bit flat in texture. Peach pit, yellow peach, honeycomb. — 11 days ago

Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2010

Delectable Wine
9.3

The 2010 Rieussec is similar to the previous bottle a couple of years ago. It has since opened with saffron-tinged honeyed fruit, dried honey and almond shavings. This example is more vanillary and oaky than previous ones, and that actually distracts from the terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied; again, the new oak feels more prominent than previous bottles, prompting me to lower my score. It's utterly seductive but articulates more of the winemaking than I would like. Tasted at the Lia's Wings/book dinner at Medlar restaurant. (Neal Martin, Vinous, December 2023)
— 3 months ago

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Bollinger

R.D. Extra Brut Champagne Blend 2004

Excellent. Almond. Degorgement 15/12018 — 7 months ago

Peter, Eric and 1 other liked this

Perrier-Jouët

Grand Brut Champagne Blend

Outstanding depth and balance for a NV champs. Elevated RS makes this a crowd pleaser. Ripe apple, almond and quince notes dominate. — a year ago

Daniel P., Joshua and 4 others liked this

Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne Blend 1996

From magnum, the 1996 Grande Année pours a brilliant pale gold color with a persistent mousse. Initially, the wine showed more oxidative notes but it freshened up considerably with air (in fact, a tiny amount was leftover for the next morning and it remained brilliant, racy even!). On the nose, notes of almond, citrus, honey, chalky minerals and brioche. On the palate, wine is developing with absolutely brilliant acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. The 1996 vintage is simply amazing. Here we are, 28 years past vintage and this bright and full of life! Granted, it’s a magnum, but still. Drink now with patience or enjoy through 2046+. — 12 days ago

Douglas, Billy and 8 others liked this

Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2006

2nd annual harvest luncheon. Favorite Napa Valley Chardonnay. YUM!

Wines
2019 reisling
2006 chardonnay
1996 chardonnay
2020 chardonnay
2013 chardonnay
2019 cabernet sauvignon
2012 cabernet sauvignon
2019 semillon

Lunch:
Pickled strawberry salad
Miso marinated NY Strip
Grilled organic vegetables
Meyer lemon almond cake
— 5 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Tom, Steve and 9 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2005

Fresh apricot, glazed almond, nutmeg, and cardamon spice. Layered with honeysuckle, pear, and green apple. There is a short crust, pear tart character on the nose. Still so grab and lively on the palate. Stone fruit, orchard fruit, toasted almonds, and Danish butter cookies. Linear acidity with bright, zesty finish with pithy lemon notes and tart apple. Lingering finish with a touch of warm spice. Waited a while to pop this one - it was well worth the wait! — 10 months ago

Ira and Nicolas liked this

Hendry

Blocks 7 & 22 Napa Valley Zinfandel 2018

Just enough fruit and full body, not overwhelming like many zins. — 2 months ago

Jacques Selosse

Initial Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

(Disg. 10/22) Initial is the most produced in quantity of the Selosse bottlings but certainly not to be overlooked, and 2022 disgorgment is electric with distinctive Selossien aromatics, a rich, powerful and textural palate with racy acids and a chalky mineral core. It has both freshness and oxidative complexity yielding a complete, balanced and utterly seamless Champagne. Nothing like Selosse. — 2 months ago

Severn, Shay and 3 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2012

Starting to show it’s age and it is glorious. Dry honeydew, long almond, a hint of hazelnut.

We have one more bottle and I can’t wait to see where this lands in a couple years.
— 6 months ago

Gillian Koh
with Gillian
Diane, Peter and 6 others liked this
John Bratincevic

John Bratincevic

Well that sounds good!