Pebble Beach Memories
Christophe Mignon
Brut Champagne Pinot Meunier
The aromas are tropical lemon blossoms and being on a pebble beach. Lemon custard and the hint of pineapple (including that feeling on your tongue that pineapple gives you - in a very light good way) round finish. Vintages 2014/2015. Disgorged 1/6/2018. TBL — 4 years ago
Behrens & Hitchcock
Reserve Kenefick Ranch Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon
With Bob Whalen at Pebble Beach. — 5 years ago
Robert Hall
Artisan Collection Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
The dished luncheon at Pebble Beach Food & Wine featuring Robert Hall wines.
Kanpachi - RH Sauvignon Blanc
Vindaloo Braised Pork Cheeks - RH Artisan Merlot
NY Strip - RH Artisan Merlot
Coconut Layer Cake - RH Grenache Blanc Sparkling — a year ago
Domaine François Raveneau
Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 1989
Day 2 of WineBoyz Wineapalooza. We move to Pebble Beach the next day, where a spectacular lineup has been assembled. Tasted blind. Medium gold color. High-pitched nose. Notes of citrus, pineapple, tan spice, some honey and some sea breeze and sea shell. Rich and powerful in the mouth. Got better and better as we went back to it multiple times during the day. Guessed 90 Raveneau Clos. — 3 years ago
Dow's
Quinta Do Bomfim Vintage Porto 1990
You want? I have a couple cases of half bottles in pristine condition. Stored at a private cellar In pebble beach since release. $25 ea! Absolutely fantastic. Light ruby color. Notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and spice with red cherry, sandalwood and tobacco. Ready to drink or cellar for many more years. Decant for sediment though ***Don’t forget to sign up for my emails at Alex@nolimitfinewines.com for up to date offers on rare and limited wines at the best prices USA... ask anyone, I don’t disappoint!** — 5 years ago
Herman Story
Smash City Pinot Noir 2016
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Kontokosta Winery
Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Bae and I went to Kontakosta Vineyard when we stayed at a beautiful bed and breakfast beach house minutes within walking distance of the place.
We visited three vineyards, and this one tucked away at the very edge of a large lawn leading up to the shoreline had expansive views of the Atlantic. Just a memorable, scenic experience smacking of adventure, tranquility, and wonderful wine.
Had saved this for a year and the vintage is 2018, so it’s right at the recommended two year mark for Sauvignon Blanc.
Soon as I popped open the bottle, the fragrance just wafted into the air — strong Meyer lemons, grapefruit zest, pine resin, and a woodsy appeal.
Lemon peel open up to a flowery sweetness, pine, and a slight buttery mouthfeel.
Reading into it, I’m getting a honey quality that texturizes and coats every sip.
Cannot wait to go back to make new memories and pick up the other bottles in their lineup. — 5 years ago
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
This is their 2002 Vintage Brut but the top of the bottle reads 250 ANS? Maybe, an anniversary bottling. I do seek out Veuve Clicquot as much of what I’ve tried from them hasn’t to my liking. There are simply producers I enjoy more at or under their price points. But, this was quite good & the best offering I've had from them. Enjoyed it. Better than all the vintages of Grande Dame I've had. Having said that, it is not on the same par as the 02 Rare and 02 Billecart.
It was showing the right spot to starting drinking it. More reductive than oxidative. Lively, fresh acidity. Citrus blend, some of both apples, a little white stone fruit, nice brioche, soft playful yeastiness, excellent fine chalkiness, alluvial limestone, spring flowers and well done, balanced, structured, tensioned, elegant and not overly polished finish that lasted 90 seconds.
Pour at the Saturday Pebble Beach Food & Wine walk around “From the Cellar” dinner — a year ago