The Straw Hat

Bodega Catena Zapata

Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay 2022

Hints of apricot, honey & straw. Long finish. Nice Chardonnay — 3 hours ago

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2010

The 2010 Montée de Tonnerre pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, this is an absolute powerhouse; sizzling with energy, tropical and orchard fruit: passionfruit, tangerine, green apple, crushed seashell, lemon curd and chalky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and full of minerals. A supercharger of a Chablis. Tonight, this was truly sensational and an experience I won’t soon forget. Drink now through 2040. — 15 days ago

Pooneet, Paul and 18 others liked this

Bonneau du Martray

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2006

Pop and pour. A splendid medium straw color. On the nose: asian pear, crisp apples, lemon rind, almonds, floral. Taste: chalky, oily, vibrant wine with lemon zest, white peach, saline, slate, and a mineral lime peel long finish. YUM! Nice compelling wine at 19 years. — 2 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Brenda, Sharon and 14 others liked this

Trimbach

Clos Ste. Hune Alsace Riesling 2018

Light straw colour . Quite intense and mineral in the nose, with just a hint of kerosine. After a while white flowers , lightly honied green apple . Really intense and quite full bodied on the palate , bone dry but this has a richness but also great freshness and mineral precision . Green apple , creamy citrus and wet stones on the long finish . Well balanced and still very young , will no doubt have a long life ahead , but no crime to try this now . — 7 days ago

David, Jan and 6 others liked this

Ayala

Brut Majeur Champagne

Blend of Chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, pale straw lemon color with fine frothy mousse and lively bead of bubbles. An aromatic nose of fresh fruit with yeast, nutty notes and floral scents. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and citrus flavors with baked bread tones. Nice balance and acidity, delicate textures, medium+ finish ending with toasty notes, yeasty and chalky mineral character. Nice! — a month ago

Paul, Tom and 1 other 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
— 3 months ago

Ed, Scott@Mister and 16 others liked this

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2022

Quite light straw , green hints . On the nose this is quite restrained , some apricot , pineapple , white flower notes. On the palate again restrained , lemon peel , touch of apricot , pineapple, hint of toastiness . High acidity and really good balance , nice lemon peel tinged finish . This will probably age well , now and over the next 7-10 years — 16 days ago

Tom, Vanessa and 11 others liked this

Trimbach

Alsace Pinot Blanc 2022

Little straw, Apple, honey. Nice appetizer wine. — 24 days ago

Tom and Dan liked this

Mullineux Family Wines

Straw Wine Chenin Blanc

Delicious. Replacement for the Château d'Yquem Sauternes previously on the Reserve Tasting Menu; not mad at this South African straw wine, however, as the 2022 vintage was served as the finale for our meal at Da Terra in London as well. Top marks! — 2 months ago

Roederer Estate

Brut Anderson Valley Sparkling Pinot Noir - Chardonnay Blend

Nice holiday bubbly!! Founded in 1982, Roederer Estate adds oak-aged reserve wines to all their blends to create complex, dry and harmonious sparkling wines. First Brut California sparkling produced by Champagne Louis Roederer. Pale lemon straw, nice mousse and bubbles for this 60% Chardonnay & 40% Pinot Noir blend. Flavors of crisp Apples with creamy mineral tones, nice balance with acidity. Long finish ending with oak, lemon and nutty characteristics. Consistent. Very nice! — 3 months ago

Tom, Paul and 3 others liked this