The Orange Tree

Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2002

Shay A
9.1

*Color isn’t quite as dark as the picture shows*

Followed over a few days. Consistent profile.

From 375ml

Advanced caramel color with a tinge of orange. Thankfully, aromatics are as expected with orange marmalade, caramel and toffee. Viscous and weighty profile with low acidity. Faint notes of honey roasted nuts on the palate, but it’s mostly an orange marmalade, caramel and apricot dominated profile. Finish shows good length for what is considered an off-vintage, with the apricot and some bourbon vanilla. Good on its own. Drink now.
— 11 days ago

Ira, Tom and 24 others liked this

Matthiasson

Matthiasson Vineyard Ribolla Gialla 2018

Paul J
9.5

PnP. Classic cloudy orange color. Oak and cedar well integrated with orange and citrus flavors. This is really good. Even a nice sweetness on the finish. — 4 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Paul and 5 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2008

Medium copper salmon colour . Slightly waxy dried orange , spiced wild strawberry , touch of resin , sea salt . On the palate this has more fruit , with touches of orange , spiced dried strawberry , roasted nuts, saline seaside hints , balanced acidity and elegant , refined personality. Intense and long , this is probably showing better and more complete than the 2011 I had a few weeks ago . Just starting to get going , but still with a long life ahead. From now and over the next 5 to 10 years perhaps . — 7 days ago

"Odedi", Ely and 8 others liked this

Field Recordings

Skins Chenin Blanc Blend

Really lovely orange. Bright, apricot, very smooth finish. — a month ago

Azienda Agricola COS

Ramí Terre Siciliane Greciano Insolia

Super interesting. Not as acidic and complex. Beautiful on the nose. Straddling between orange and white. — 3 months ago

Château Climens

Barsac 1er Cru Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2000

Deep amber color in a 375ml format. Non-descript on the nose with a hint of neutral oak. Clean and clear in the class with rich honey and a finish of candied orange peels. Some soft floral notes that I cannot fully discern. An amazingly good pairing with Asian inspired honey beef stir fry — 17 days ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1991

Pale gold and brown hue. Aromas of caramel, creme brûlée, pineapple and orange pith.! Tropical fruits, dried apricots, burnt sugar and orange blossoms.

🏅91 Points - Robert Parker
— a month ago

Lyle, Paul and 14 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2015

Always a hit!

Medium straw color, small delicate bubbles. Aromas of citrus, apricot, eucalyptus and orange blossoms.

🏅95 Points - Robert Parker
🏅97 Points - James Suckling
🏅96 Points - Wine Spectator
— 2 months ago

Ed, Scott@Mister and 16 others liked this

La Stoppa

Ageno Malvasia di Candia Blend 2020

Wonderful orange Malvasia di Candia Aromatica. Minerals, acidity, herbs, — 4 months ago