Flying Sommelier

Schramsberg Vineyards

Sommelier Selection Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay 2027

Anniversary lunch at Terry’s in Carmel. This Blanc de Blanc was delicious with small bubbles, low alcohol, dry yeasty tastes and flavors of lemon and pair. — 3 days ago

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Left Field

Flying Squidmill Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Miss R
9.1

Amazing. Sharp and full of citrus — 3 years ago

Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Second zoom tasting, this time with master sommelier Hak Soo Kim of Per Se. Chris Blanchard nailed the description with the line “velour not silk.” But Hak Soo stoke the show by matching the wine with his operatic voice. — 4 years ago

P, Eric and 21 others liked this

Flying Trout

Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Bought on sale for $14. Wife loves this black cherry, BlackBerry, plum, vanilla, and subtle cedar flavors. Great PQR! — 4 years ago

Mike, David and 2 others liked this

Flying Goat Cellars

Clos Pepe Vineyard Goat Bubbles Blanc de Noirs Pinot Noir 2016

At Flying Goat, the goal is to produce unpretentious, playful wines while retaining a serious quality focus and commitment to a purity of expression from single-vineyard sites such as the Solomon Hills Vineyard, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Rancho Santa Rosa, to name a few.

This intention is reinforced by everything from the whimsical labels (Flying Goat, Goat Bubbles, YNOT), to the critical acclaim Flying Goat Cellars has garnered for its impressive wines, to the impeccably balanced and delicious Pinot Noir and vintage, traditional method sparkling wines.

This 2016 blanc de noirs sparkler — made with Pinot Noir hailing from the Bien Nacido Vineyard — is medium gold in appearance, with a fine and creamy mousse, and fresh notes of just-ripe yellow apple, pear, white peach, lemon zest, citrus blossom, biscuit, toast, brioche, toasted almond, and marzipan. It has a lingering, elegant finish.

@Delectable Wine this is the blanc de noirs bien nacido vineyard 2016 vintage sparkling (Goat Bubbles, Flying Goat Cellars)
— a month ago

Deked1
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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

Reserve Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Dark ruby color. Nose and palate of dark fruit -raspberry cherry currant and a hint of vanilla. Very smooth. And the velvet label. This is a great Cabernet flying below the radar — 3 years ago

Tom, Alex and 4 others liked this

Doubleback

Flying B Vineyard Stolen Horse Syrah

Really good Syrah, tasted plums and maybe dark berries. Easy to drink and enjoy. Plus, it’s made by Drew Bledsoe so...win/win! — 4 years ago

Nikki Magliaro
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Cayuse Vineyards

Flying Pig Cabernet Franc Blend

What a beauty. Has that signature Cayuse funk on the nose. I would be happy just to smell this wine. Black fruit. Beautifully balanced. A serious wine with a silly label. — 2 months ago

Shay, Bob and 7 others liked this

Flying Cloud

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Soft finish highly drinkable. — 6 months ago

Domaine Gayda

Flying Solo Grenache Blanc Viognier 2016

I would purchase this again for summer outings or gatherings. Crisp, refreshing, and popular with different palettes. Pear and apple flavors. — 4 years ago

Marisa and Paul liked this
Marisa Crabtree

Marisa Crabtree

I think I purchased this at HEB In Austin, Texas. It works perfectly as an accompaniment to a variety of meats, cheeses, and even Tex-Mex tacos.