Destination Winery

Louis Jadot

Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1989

This review is not about the wine. This review is solely about tok which is possibly the best restaurant Kris has found independent of Danny. She doesn’t recall the origin; what she searched and when? Unsure. Though as the destination in Hoi An to celebrate 48 with Danny and his parents: exceptional. To be fair, this whole trip has been remarkable in only good ways. The White Lotus arrival at The Nam Hai. The upgrade to the three bedroom villa (compound). Nayuu and the origami welcome back … but we digress. tok and its chicharron and veggie chips. The ceviche and clams and prawns… plus cauliflower, flank steak, and last minute addition of mushroom ravioli. Everything was exceptional. More than 5 stars… 10 stars. All the stars! A requirement each trip back (we will return for 49!). — a month ago

Danny Martinez

Danny Martinez

And the wine! Easy to drink. Good price. Would drink again. Though like I said: this wasn’t about the wine.

Brasswood

Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2018

Lovely Cab Franc from Napa Valley. New to me winery we happened into when our intended destination was closed. Give it a try! — 3 years ago

Michael SeelyJoe Roth
with Michael and Joe
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Man O' War Vineyards

Dreadnought Waiheke Island Syrah 2012

Mid to deep crimson in colour. Aromas of red berries, a little oak, a bunchie stalky note, spices including nutmeg and a dash of chocolate. Medium plus bodied quite northern Rhone in style more than SA. Not dissimilar to another excellent North Island Syrah as in Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay. Very good, very tasty. From the unlikely destination of Waiheke Island which is in the middle of Auckland Harbour, which is massive in area compared to Sydney Harbour. One would think the rainfall might be a little high for quality viticulture but not so. Also when you think that one of the best new world Chardonnays in Kumeu River is made just to the north of Auckland. — 4 years ago

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Bob McDonald

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@TheSkip Will be interested to see what you think.
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Been to Waiheke Island to visit Kennedy Point where they used to make outstanding Syrah (and other reds)
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@ESF Fun fact about Waiheke Island You might recall that Tiger Woods had a New Zealand caddy for many years. When Tiger got married and almost at the height of his popularity he had part of his honeymoon on Waiheke Island so I was told by locals. Great for the privacy - organised by the caddy.

Cantine Dei

Riserva Bossona Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese 2019

Given by The Kelley’s as great wine from our destination in Tuscany, Italy — 5 months ago

MacRostie Winery & Vineyards

Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

Some more single vineyard Chardonnay, didn’t have high expectations for these wines as the actual winery seems like a photo op destination more than anything. Very pleasantly surprised, minimal to no oak; upwardly linear, medium to full bodied but still bright and vibrant. — 3 years ago

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Journey's End Vineyards (Gabb Family Wine Estate)

Destination Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2018

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9.1

1日目8.8, 2日目9.1
1日たって果実味と厚みが増した
— 4 years ago

Merum Priorati

Destí

Today it’s time for "Destí" with Grenache only, by Merum Priorati @merumpriorati. It comes from the vineyards that are halfway up the slopes of this winery. A friendly but powerful Priorat wine with body and very balanced. "Destí" (destination) symbolizes the place where wines of Merum aim for, no more and no less than Heaven. Which one is yours? #dovinsdelaterra #doqpriorat #vinscatalans — 5 years ago

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Weingut Keller

-RR- Rheinhessen Riesling 2022

This is a delicious Riesling from the 2022 vintage. The RR destination indicates it’s from three different vineyards, all on red slate soil. At 12.5%abv it is just slightly off-dry - perceptible sweetness but less than most Kabinett wines. The fruit clearly got ripe with luscious apple, ripe pear, yellow plum, lemon, lime and flint along with a hint of petrol. Exceptional balance, good acidity and a very long finish. Very speaking note and will last many more years than I have patience to wait! — 8 months ago

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Lay of the Land

Destination Sauvignon Blanc

Excellent, would definitely have again. Slightly fruitier than your average dry Sauvignon. Purchased via Naked. — 4 years ago