Last Summer Wine

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

2002 vintage. Last tasted 10.06.22 (9.4). Similar "gliding along" impressions with feminine characteristics. This bottle (nice fill, cork and decent sed) was a goody. Decanted and tasted after 5 mins, 30 mins and 2 hours. Bit more structure evident after two hours open as to be a different, yet fantastic, wine. Funny how some of these underwhelming, less than aggro wines can take on another life of their own, on their terms, by gently removing all doubt. Still another 5-7 years-easy. 11.21.24. — 2 days ago

Tom, Jan and 16 others liked this

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2022

Hint of pear, light blend perfect with seafood and end of summer! — 3 months ago

Ameztoi

Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Zuri

Zingy, fresh , lime, honey melon. Super for summer and sharing in the sun. — 3 months ago

Red Car

Sonoma Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir 2023

Stone fruit and citrus. Easy drinking and delicious for a spring or summer day in the sun. — 3 months ago

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Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2001

Without doubt the greatest sticky I’ve ever tasted. I nosed it for 30 mins, it was so clear and bright with tropical fruit and light stony minerality. The apricot and mango were lifted over my palate by actual angels who may’ve swiped a taste on the brief journey. Wish I could’ve sat up with a last glass all night, thank you Lenny. 🙏🏼 — 17 days ago

Daniel, Jeroen and 24 others liked this

Matthiasson

California Rosé Blend 2018

Paul J
9.2

Possibly the last bottle of Rose this year. Lovely dark salmon color. Consistent wine throughout, see previous notes of other vintages. Probably a little past prime. — 2 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Ron, Tom and 4 others liked this

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Like a lot of the older SO this Alexander Valley didn’t last long. Opened to lots of bright fruits but died quickly. — 3 months ago

Letha Phillips
with Letha
Rick, Shay and 4 others liked this

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

I had this a week ago but didn’t take any notes at all at a friends tasting last Sunday afternoon. Have always been a huge fan of Dominus and this was from an exceptional vintage. I recall an excellent left bank Cabernet dominant style but presented as a Napa style - rich and plush but not overly so. Thoroughly enjoyable. — a month ago

Jan, Tom and 27 others liked this

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Medium deep ruby with ruby pink rim. Spicy cassis , dark blackberry , violets , red pepper. A touch herbaceous with tobacco and graphite. On the pallet, nice volume, ripe blackberry , dark cherry, cassis, with that herbal touch from the nose. Quite firm sweet tannin and balanced acidity . Medium length graphite and cassis tinged finish. This is still quite young but approachable, will last well over the coming 10 years or so. — 2 months ago

Tom, Shay and 10 others liked this

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

The usual. Crisp and aromatic with a typical Krug touch. Great for a late summer evening — 3 months ago

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Ira Schwartz

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@Christian Fischer do you recall the number of the cuvée? Thanks
Christian Fischer

Christian Fischer

I should have noted that. It was another one of my 168s