Last Summer Wine

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. 🙏🏼 — 21 hours ago

Daniel, Jeroen and 17 others liked this

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2022

Hint of pear, light blend perfect with seafood and end of summer! — 2 months ago

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. — 2 months ago

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

Château Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Medium deep ruby , garnet rim . Quite closed at first , touch of spice , wood smoke , grafite , coffee, cocoa . Touches of blackberry , cassis , violet . On the palate quite rich and young still , lots of tannin , balanced alcohol and fresh acidity . Cassis , tobacco , blackberry . Mineral , tobacco tinged finish of excellent length . Still young needs more time , better in 5 or 10 years and will last well a further 20. Great potential ! — 3 months ago

David, Ron and 15 others liked this
Bob McDonald

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@Andrew Cullimore All the stellar left bank vintages Andrew!
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Yes @Bob McDonald ! It was quite difficult to choose a favourite. The potential and power of the 2005 , the showy , explosive nature of the 2000 or the elegant and classic 1998… Such quality across the board

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. — a month ago

Tom, Shay and 10 others liked this

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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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

Ameztoi

Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Zuri

Zingy, fresh , lime, honey melon. Super for summer and sharing in the sun. — 2 months ago

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