Shay A
January Wednesday Wine Committees are always a great as the red wines are required to be 11yrs old, making all of the reds 2008 vintage. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine were served today, all blind. Another wine that was hard not to get...quintessential Sauternes. Honey comb, honeyed nectarine and peaches, orange blossom. The acidity from this producer (being fairly low), in my experience, lends me to think these are best enjoyed on the younger side (15yrs) as opposed to others than can go 20+.
January Wednesday Wine Committees are always a great as the red wines are required to be 11yrs old, making all of the reds 2008 vintage. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine were served today, all blind. Another wine that was hard not to get...quintessential Sauternes. Honey comb, honeyed nectarine and peaches, orange blossom. The acidity from this producer (being fairly low), in my experience, lends me to think these are best enjoyed on the younger side (15yrs) as opposed to others than can go 20+.
9.2Alder Yarrow
Wine Blogger Vinography
Apricots, peaches, and beeswax.
Apricots, peaches, and beeswax.
9.0Nathan Adams
Consulting Wine/Beverage Director, Snake River Brewing, Persephone, King Sudachi
Stilton, sounds of the ocean, warm fire. Classy wine.
Stilton, sounds of the ocean, warm fire. Classy wine.
9.4Gregory Fulchiero
White pepper and apricots
White pepper and apricots
9.2Jeremy Shanker
Sommelier at RN74
Nectar.not crazy complex but delicious.
Nectar.not crazy complex but delicious.
8.4Jeremy Shanker
Sommelier at RN74
Weighty and powerful style of Sauternes. Slightly imbalanced. Loads of apricot, orange rind and dried mushroom--
Weighty and powerful style of Sauternes. Slightly imbalanced. Loads of apricot, orange rind and dried mushroom--
7.8Gregory Fulchiero
Strong almond and honeysuckle
Strong almond and honeysuckle
8.7Byron Hewett
Needed a double decant and to warm up. Then it showed nicely. Enjoyed with walnut cake and a pear tart.
Needed a double decant and to warm up. Then it showed nicely. Enjoyed with walnut cake and a pear tart.
9.3Sean Driscoll
Honey, apricots and lightly roasted nuts.
Honey, apricots and lightly roasted nuts.
9.2Ming L
Aromas of honey, orange peel, honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, and hint of white flowers. Acidity and sweetness are in harmony, with slight minty note that gives the lush and creamy palate a refreshing feel. This unclassified chateau situates right next to d’Yquem to the north, and is owned by the former M.D. of d’Yquem. Wine spends 3 years in 100% new French oak barrels. Great great value. Mind boggling that this can sell for less than $30.00.
Aromas of honey, orange peel, honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, and hint of white flowers. Acidity and sweetness are in harmony, with slight minty note that gives the lush and creamy palate a refreshing feel. This unclassified chateau situates right next to d’Yquem to the north, and is owned by the former M.D. of d’Yquem. Wine spends 3 years in 100% new French oak barrels. Great great value. Mind boggling that this can sell for less than $30.00.
9.0Location
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