My excitement for these wines has waned for quite a while now. However, my reds, Chardonnays and skin contact stash have been stored off-site. I'll visit in a few years to investigate the merits of their making. During the reorganization, I found one last bottle of this beauty. The 2011 was a remarkable vintage for this GB. A special wine. Loquat and oodles of significant salinity. Fresh. Still an emotional thrill to drink, like the first time.
My excitement for these wines has waned for quite a while now. However, my reds, Chardonnays and skin contact stash have been stored off-site. I'll visit in a few years to investigate the merits of their making. During the reorganization, I found one last bottle of this beauty. The 2011 was a remarkable vintage for this GB. A special wine. Loquat and oodles of significant salinity. Fresh. Still an emotional thrill to drink, like the first time.
2 people found it helpfulJul 24th, 2014
14' Donkey & Goat Grenache Blanc. Nose- Chalky- erasers, marmalade. Palate- Wildflowers, nectarines, canned peaches(the syrup) Light acidity. Decanted it... modest sediment? Absolutely delicious. At this price point...I'm thinking a case!
14' Donkey & Goat Grenache Blanc. Nose- Chalky- erasers, marmalade. Palate- Wildflowers, nectarines, canned peaches(the syrup) Light acidity. Decanted it... modest sediment? Absolutely delicious. At this price point...I'm thinking a case!
Sep 25th, 2016
Truth, purity, beauty? All can be found in wine
Truth, purity, beauty? All can be found in wine
Nov 6th, 2015
Next on tonight's tasting... Another CA wine "off the beaten path." Unfiltered and foot stomped, this wine had it going onnnn
Next on tonight's tasting... Another CA wine "off the beaten path." Unfiltered and foot stomped, this wine had it going onnnn
Oct 19th, 2014
Stone fruits and technicolor flavors Enjoyable. I prefer the GB from Two Shepherds
Stone fruits and technicolor flavors Enjoyable. I prefer the GB from Two Shepherds
Sep 5th, 2014
Bright, herbal and a perfect foil for fennel braised chicken thighs.
Bright, herbal and a perfect foil for fennel braised chicken thighs.
Aug 16th, 2014
Let the US celebration begin!
Let the US celebration begin!
Jul 4th, 2014
Summer wine o so fine. Lychee, mandarin, pretty florals and great acid. Another good D&G.
Summer wine o so fine. Lychee, mandarin, pretty florals and great acid. Another good D&G.
Jun 9th, 2014
Honeydew. Melon. Orange. Floral. Honeysuckle.
Honeydew. Melon. Orange. Floral. Honeysuckle.
Jan 28th, 2014
The first impression was oak, ash, and chalk. It took a bit for the fruit to come on, with citrus and green apple. There's also some vanilla and spice with cooked apple flavors after a little air. This was pleasant and complex, but I would have liked the fruit to be a little more assertive and fresh.
The first impression was oak, ash, and chalk. It took a bit for the fruit to come on, with citrus and green apple. There's also some vanilla and spice with cooked apple flavors after a little air. This was pleasant and complex, but I would have liked the fruit to be a little more assertive and fresh.
Apr 22nd, 2017
El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
