Black Sea Gold

Sea Smoke

Ten Estate Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2011

Black cherry, sage, and sandalwood aromas accompany the cherry, pomegranate, and spice palate. Medium full bodied with excellent balance. In a great spot now. — a month ago

Shay and Scott@Mister liked this

Bodegas Ego

El Goru Gold Monastrell Blend

A very well balanced wine that has good fruit throughout. Slight bit of black cherry that stays stays throughout the palate the fruit lunges and the wine finishes with a tough of dryness. — 9 months ago

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2001

Medium gold color. Heavy in the glass like oil. Killer nose. Notes of ripe apricot, tan spice, sea breeze, cardamom, some chalky limestone soil and sea shells. Rich and silky in the mouth. Light and not too heavy. Long finish. In a great spot. — 2 years ago

Vino, Byron and 15 others liked this

Vincent Dauvissat

Les Preuses Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2004

Decanted for 3 hours. Canary gold color. Bright and fresh. Fruit forward nose. Notes of lemon curd, white peach, sea shells, wet river stone and tan spice. Very luscious in the mouth. More fruit than acidity. This went quickly as the team tonight was thirsty. — 3 years ago

Eric, Jan and 16 others liked this

Sea Smoke

Southing Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2019

Layers of black cherry and forest floor. More aromatic than the last time I tried it. Medium plus body. In a good spot now — 3 months ago

Shay and Scott@Mister liked this

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir

Wild strawberry and black cherry are complimented by savory herbal aromas and flavors. Super smooth tannins make for a silky texture. Definitely in its prime! — 9 months ago

Shay and Milissa liked this

Weingut Leon Gold

Spätburgunder Wanne 2015

Lyle Fass
9.5

Smokey, cocoa, black and red cherries and a beautiful stoniness. Wonderful florals as well. Leather as well. Juicy, bright and textured with terrific purity and freshness. Wow this is juicy and long. So so nimble. Excellent length. Really so complete. Lovely mid palate and just so elegant. This is best bottle yet. — 2 years ago

Severn, Ira and 6 others liked this

Santa Rita

Medalla Real Gold Medal Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

This is a tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Red and black fruits on the nose with earth notes and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward.

Showing currants, cooked plums, black cherries, light oak, spices and chocolates.

Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

A good everyday wine and much better than the last time I had this vintage (3 years ago).

14% alcohol by volume.

89 points
— 4 months ago

Martin, Douglas and 5 others liked this

Moussé Fils

L'or D'Eugene Brut Blanc de Noirs

Again it’s a champagne from Cédric Moussé, one of the Masters of Meunier. He’s almost single-handedly put Cuisles on the wine map. The L’Or D’Eugéne is a perfect introduction to his style.

Medium gold with fast paced perlage and an attractive bouquet. Black cherries and pretty flowers combine with chalk and herbs. In the mouth, it’s racy and vivacious. Sexy and a bit thrilling with zippy acidity. 80/20 Pinot Meunier/Pinot Noir from a perpetual reserve with an Extra Brut dosage of 2 g/l.

I’ve always wanted to drink this over a few days. To really let it breathe and mature in the glass. To really let it set and enjoy it over time. But I can’t. It’s just too damn good.
— a year ago

Andrew, Severn and 2 others liked this

Domaine Dauvissat-Camus

La Forest Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2004

Light gold color, young and fresh. High-pitched, fruit-forward nose. Notes of lemon, sea breeze, wet stone, candied fruit, some white clay soil and a hint of honey. Nice weight and mouth feel. Solid finish. In a good drinking window, but this baby has a lot of enjoyment time in front of it. — 2 years ago

Shay, Charles and 19 others liked this