Jody Scharf

9.4

beautiful blend that was better the next day. — 9 months ago

Kevin Løk

9.2

I was swearing off Grenache (both colors) due to the incessant hangovers—and yes, I have one—but this is the kind of juice that is worth the squeeze. Lighter than expected in a good way, not zippy but not overly bloated with sugar and booze, at least not that the palate can detect. Would drink again on a hot evening and wait for what may come. — 3 years ago

with Caroline

Daniel Bloom

9.4

Beautifully Salty, sort of pear/ Green apple goodness. On a hot August eve, that funk is quite refreshing.
As Townsend said” Extra, extra, miracle cure”
Wow…The beach. — 5 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

8.9

Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé 2019: Vibrant acidity & soft minerality with notes of strawberry, raspberry, citrus & peach. Even with some wind & fog, our beach day was still filled with laughter & smiles as this rosé made the day extra bright & sunny! Have a great week. Cheers🍷 — 5 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.5

@Paul T- Huntington Beach @Jim Trobaugh @Stanley Barrios @Mike Smith @Connor McMahon — 6 years ago

Faustina Osborn

8.9

Faustina had this 6 years ago

Nathan Kinney

9.8

Beach Wine 2019 — 7 years ago

Billy L.

9.4

John K’s 75th Birthday Lunch🍾🥂Cheers
👍🏻👏🏻 @SPAGHETTINI Seal Beach — a year ago

Sam Wood

9.0

Pretty dark in the glass-bramble, wild grass and raspberry, wet mahogany beach house outdoor shower. — 4 years ago

Mark

9.7

Drank after dinner on 2/9/22 in Ponte Vedra Beach...a rough start out of the cellar, but that was our fault for being anxious. Quickly proved itself to be a wonderful version of the lighter, Alexander Valley version of Silver Oak. — 4 years ago

Nick Sansone

10

Had with brad on his last trip in palm beach at renatos in may of 2021 unreal bottle — 5 years ago

Matt Konopka

9.0

Crisp acidity, strawberry, maybe lychee on nose. Perfect wine post Sunday at the beach. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The Seasonal Grand Opening of the D&S Lounge. That’s going to require some BSR to celebrate.

As well, going to detail notes of this with my new Riedel Vintage Sommelier flutes, center picture. I’ve been wanting to write notes on this Champange in the new flutes as I wanted to do it one I am very well acquainted. As @Paul T- Huntington Beach & @Severn Goodwin have pointed out the many times I have posted it.

The nose is definitely more vibrant. Tangerines lead where they haven’t in my previous notes now using the new flutes. More pink rose petals, blood orange, pink grapefruit, leaner; strawberries, watermelon, warmed, creamed raspberries, apricots & cherries, liqueured marmalade, hints of scorched rhubarb, lemon/lime aid, chalky powder, delicate, grey volcanics, sweet, sea spray, bread dough, baguette crust, touch of brown sugar/molasses light, haunting, dry herbs, limestone and bouquet of; white, red, pink & orange roses.

The body is round with some gummy or gluiness. Everything about the mouthfeel is more delicate and softer. The bubbles smaller & more refined. Pink rose petals, blood orange, pink grapefruit, leaner; strawberries, watermelon, warmed, creamed raspberries, apricots & cherries, liqueured marmalade, hints of scorched rhubarb, almost a date presence on the long set, chalky powder, delicate, grey volcanics, sweet, sea spray, lighter intensity of white spices but, still has the heat & palate penetration, bread dough, baguette crust, touch of brown sugar/molasses light, haunting, dry herbs, limestone and bouquet of; white, red, pink & orange roses. The acidity is all fresh & lively with this cuvée. But, even that seems better. The finish is as always; well knitted & balanced, polished, fresh, persistent and never disappoints.

Photos of; the best room in our house for 6+ months of the year, our backyard. Aka, the D&S Lounge on Memorial Day Weekend 2020. — 6 years ago

DAL 9000

8.9

Aroma of flinty strawberries. Tart strawberries berries upfront. Watermelon comes into play in the middle. Then a quick bone dry finish. — 3 years ago

Teresa Teixeira

9.6

2021 not to dry perfect — 4 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.2

Shout out to @Paul T- Huntington Beach
Great recommendation.
Ty — 5 years ago

David S. Lopez

8.9

An excellent blend of 75 % Cabernet and 25% Syrah. It went well with the ribeye steak at California Pizza Kitchen. Many thanks to Chris and Ron for bringing it to our vacation in Solana Beach. — 5 years ago

Skip Smyser

9.0

Goes very well with the Marlin I’m enjoying at the Lava Lava beach club on the big island. Clean, clear and crisp. Granny Smith Apple with hints of grass. Added to the fine fish dish. — 6 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.1

pale peach color; nectarine, tangerine, orange peel; tart stone fruits, bit of phenolics; light bodied, dry, very fresh, only 11.5% ABV; blend of 44% Syrah, 26% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, and 5% Counoise with fruit primarily from Windmill Vineyard in Dunnigan Hills AVA in Yolo County with additional Syrah from Hurley Vineyard in Napa Valley; fruit picked early in July, whole-cluster pressed then fermented and aged on the lees in stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation; $22 — 6 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.5

A SPECTACULAR Grenache!!! — 7 years ago