Solstice

Black Cat Vineyard

Napa Valley Syrah 2022

Dark as solstice night. Aroma is lovely. Cranberry and pine needles. Flavors are European. Chaparral plants. Bright finish. Lacks the funk, but it’s still lovely Syrah. — 6 months ago

Dave, Douglas and 1 other liked this

Venge Vineyards

Family Reserve Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Should have waited to open this one. Seems a bit high on the alcohol. Eating at Murano Restaurant on Celebrity Solstice in route to Sidney. Just left Melbourne but will be back next week to visit the local wineries. — 7 years ago

Cade

Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

First night of our Celebrity Solstice cruise from Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia. Ate in the Tuscan Grille, a pay extra dining experience. The wine was much better than the food. — 7 years ago

Andrew Will

Two Blondes Vineyard Merlot Blend 2013

Tonight is the winter solstice, the longest night of the year and the weekend before Christmas. I have opened the 2013 Andrew Will Two Blondes Vineyard Yakima Valley Bordeaux Blend. 44% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Cabernet Franc.

On the nose is a stunningly juicy dark fruit of blackberry, black cherry, black currant, milk chocolate, violet, vanilla, cigar box and dark rock earth.

The palate reveals lack cherry, raspberry, plum, green bell pepper, black pepper, red currant, violet, graphite and some earth notes.

This wine is what I have come to expect from the Andrew Will Winery and Chris Camarda. This is a full bodied wine with a polished texture that is well balanced. There is medium + acidity and medium + fine tannins that lead to a long clean fresh finish. Another outstanding wine from Andrew Will. Have a wonderful weekend leading into Christmas please be safe and enjoy family and friends. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
— 8 years ago

Shay, Severn and 10 others liked this
P A

P A

@Daniel P. Drake Daniel Cheers 🍷

Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel

Solstice d'Hiver Barley Wine

Bière ambrée d'exception de la brasserie canadienne Dieu du Ciel. Elle est un peu forte car elle titre à 10,2, mais elle a la particularité d'exploser en bouche au niveau des arômes: caramel, fruits, épices, et en cherchant bien des notes de fruits rouges. Elle a la particularité d'être disponible tous les 21 décembre, et elle peut se garder plusieurs années en cave. Je la conseille fortement — 9 years ago

Midnight Cellars

Solstice Malbec 2018

Loved this Malbec! Delicious, smooth, bold! — 4 years ago

Ameztoi

Rubentis Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Beltza Hondarrabi Zuri Rosé Blend 2016

2016 / 2017 / 2018
Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina Rubentis Rosé - Mini-Vertical
50% Hondarrabi Zuri / 50% Hondarrabi Beltza

Nose has ripe strawberry, dried orange peel, ripe Clementine orange and tangerine gummy bears (yum).

Palate has tart strawberry, tart raspberry, minor candle wax, dried grapefruit with light tannins.

Txakolina rosé tasting on the 2020 Summer Solstice, perfect for a hot/humid day in the Berkshires. Last bottle from our cellar.
— 6 years ago

Paul, Paul and 27 others liked this
Somm David T

Somm David T Influencer Badge

Nice vertical.
Severn G

Severn G Influencer Badge Premium Badge

Thanks @David T This '16 has held beautifully, it was one of our favorite vintages.

Tony Coturri

Kaye Syrah Solstice Vineyard Rosé

Wonderful deal, love this bottle. — 7 years ago

Iron Horse Vineyards

Winter's Cuvée Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2014

Took Joy’s suggestion and celebrated the Winter Solstice and full moon with the 2014 Winter’s Cuvée. What a wonderful idea! And the restaurant waived the corkage because we brought a white chocolate ginger cheesecake for the staff to enjoy. Life is good. — 8 years ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Egeo

Rueda Verdejo 2016

Celebrating summer solstice with a delicious Verdejo. The winemaker suggest notes of grapefruit and lime but I’m really getting baked pineapple and tropical notes. Golden green gold colour, perfectly balanced acidity with a notably assertive and lasting palate for a Verdejo. I really enjoyed this wine. — 8 years ago

P and Trixie liked this

Beckmen Vineyards

Cuvée Le Bec Santa Ynez Valley Syrah Blend 2015

Very good GSM blend. Bought additional bottles. Top 10 2017 tasting at NCWC. Re-Tasting 12/26/17 - fantastic. Taking the unusual step of upping by two points to 92. Re-affirmed 6/21/18. Summer solstice calls for this delicious wine. — 9 years ago

Pfannenstielhof - Johannes Pfeifer

St. Magdalaner Schiava

Lily Davis
9.0

Perfect solstice wine. Light till 1030 and fruit for dayz. 14% abv dangerous cuz the palate is so balanced. A guzzler. — 9 years ago

Lily, Paul and 5 others liked this

Hendrick's

Midsummer Solstice Limited Release Gin

Nice, floral gin .. excellent with elderflower tonic 🙌🏻 — 6 years ago

Jason, Tom and 6 others liked this

Arrowleaf Cellars

Solstice Pinot Noir

One of the best BC Pinot’s ever! — 7 years ago

P liked this
P A

P A

@Brent Keylock Brent Cheers 🍷🇨🇦

Melka

Métisse Jumping Goat Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Tasting great at 5 years. Dining on the Celebrity Solstice in the Murano restaurant tonight. Third of 14 dinners on this Auckland to Sidney cruise. — 7 years ago

Mike liked this

Domaine de la Janasse

Chaupin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2011

Have a whole case of Janasse and it keeps tasting better and better with spicy heat and feel of skins still in the wine. Paired with filet mignon strips & mushroom for winter solstice — 8 years ago

Keith liked this

Joseph Drouhin

Laforêt Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2015

Brandon Cota, deck, 6-21-18 summer solstice really enjoyed this wine — 8 years ago

Philippe Viret

Solstice Red Rhône Blend 2014

Light body but rich nose ! Fruit aromas all over the palet.. Affordable interesting Rhône blend, perfect with Pork or lamb in light sauce. — 8 years ago

Erica liked this