Hunt & Harvest

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.
— 3 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. 😉

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

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Altesino

Our 40th Harvest Brunello-di-Montalcino Sangiovese 2012

Bien fait, précis, herbes, épices, — 2 years 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! — 3 months ago

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Hermann J. Wiemer

Late Harvest Seneca Lake Riesling 2021

Beautiful. opens up to balanced richness and Structure — 10 months ago

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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. — 3 months ago

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Muku

Estate Bottled Late Harvest Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2021

This was excellent and reminded me of a Sauternes - it had flavors of honey, brown sugar, apricot, and a tiny hint of lemon. — 5 months ago

Blandy's

Single Harvest Colheita Madeira Malmsey 1996

Yes!! Nutty and nice toffee sweets! This is interesting Madeira! Not the acidity that Bual has. Great glass. — 2 years ago

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