Harvest Moon Estate & Winery

Morlet Family Vineyards

Billet Doux Late Harvest Sémillon 2013

Shay A
9.4

My second set of wines to provide as part of a co-host event.

I picked these up during a visit to Morlet in the fall of ‘21. Sadly, these are the last of my initial stash. 58 semillon/36 SB/6 Muscat.

Poured blind for a group of 20 people at the end of a wine event, I was shocked that not one single person called this Cali. Many Sauternes, Barsac, and a few South African dessert wine guesses. It’s undeniably sporting botrytis flavors, but the richness has a wonderful spine of acidity. Honeyed mango, white peach and chock-full of orange blossom on the nose, there’s added candied spice and honeycomb on the palate. Didn’t pick up any nutty flavors (which I enjoy in Sauternes), but this was also fairly young. Extremely “fresh” for a dessert wine, if that makes sense. Best Cali dessert wine I’ve had, I think.
— 4 months ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

I think most people do not know that such a wine is made in California. I would have guessed the same.
David T

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Leave to a French transplant. 😉

Repris

Moon Mountain Vineyard Petit Verdot 2015

Always great especially on Thanksgiving Eve! — 5 months ago

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Chateau Grand Traverse

Late Harvest Michigan Riesling 2021

Ted
8.9

Had it on ice with oranges, limes and lemons. Forgot the club soda. Still good. Great summer day on the boat with @Jeni 😎 — 8 months ago

Jeni
with Jeni
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Beta Wine

Montecillo Vineyard Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Ketan is doing such a good job with these wines. Consistently good. — 4 months ago

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Dolce Winery

Late Harvest Napa Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2016

A blend of mostly Semillon and about 10% Sauv Blanc, fermented 6 months in oak, aged for 3 years. Medium amber color with aromas of ripe sweet fruits and orange honey botrytis notes. On the palate rich flavors of ripe peaches and figs with vanilla notes. Long finish ending with sweet fruit notes. Tasting well now, Nice! Had this with a blueberry tart! — 4 months ago

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Trader Moon

Honey Moon California Viognier 2021

New Traders Joe's fav. Crisp and light with a touch of sweet. — 8 months ago

Kamen Estate Wines

Moon Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Purchased while visiting the tasting room in August 2023. Enjoyed NYE 2023 to 2024. — 4 months ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Harvest Select Columbia Valley Sweet Riesling 2022

Too soon? Getting ready for the holiday. Kinda on the sweet peachy side. Drinking with crab legs. — 4 months ago

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Valley of the Moon

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Valley of the Moon Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Sonoma County

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of raspberry jam on buttered toast, spice.
Dry. Flavors of black raspberry, cinnamon, black licorice, black pepper,

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 8 months ago