Grenache Blanc

Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc 2017

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. No formal notes due to the setting however, looking back on my previous notes, that assessment still applies. The 2017 Amador County continues to be an absolutely delicious expression of the variety. Drink now through 2032.  — 9 days ago

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Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Not as creamy as I remember from past vintages, but excellent fruit and balance. One of the best domestics. August 2025. — 5 days ago

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Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2005

I’ve been fortunate to consume several bottles of this legend. However, this was the first bottle that did not have me babbling to my dinner guests. All the Rayas traits; elegance , pure fruit , spice were present just not oversized. — 25 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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@Jay Kline - I should have such Rayas-serving friends!!
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@Tom Casagrande Probably the only reason I get invited to anything
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@Tom Casagrande we all should!

Château Miraval

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2024

This rosé is everywhere in Switzerland. I think it’s the 4th time I’ve had it. Got this bottle at the train station lol. Very concentrated. Strong acidity, strawberry and orange. Mouth watering finish with a touch of lavender and Provençal herbs. I can see why they like it so much here. Screams European summer (or après-ski on a sunny afternoon). Not fussy, but still elevated. — 10 days ago

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Daniel M

Daniel M

Well, there has been a bit of storytelling behind that brand ...
Steve Rura

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@Daniel M Does Brad Pitt still having anything to do with it? The Swiss do like the “in” thing ;) Despite all that, it’s a solid rosé
Daniel M

Daniel M

Apparently yes but there is a legal battle over Angelina Jolie's stakes (which she sold to a company after their divorce). The Perrin family is still at the helm from a practical point of view though.

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2003

Not for beginners, it feels easy to say this is oxidized, but it’s so much more if you pay attention and do not drink it all in one sitting, which will be difficult. — 15 days ago

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Matua

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Grapefruit and can’t remember now, peach?, it was light summery and delicious. Great for bday sushi meal — 13 days ago

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2024

A traditional unlike any other…might not be the Masters, but the annual tasting of a portrait of Provençe brings joy to every summer! — 11 days ago

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Orin Swift Cellars

Machete Petite Sirah Blend

Want to sell wine? Put a provocative picture on the bottle and come up with an exciting story! Share it religiously. Wine can be good. Worked for Orin; decades later we’re still talking about Prisoner and many others he created. Cheers. — 21 days ago

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Domaine Roulot

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2019

Always great! Drinking like a high end 1er cru Meursault. Consistent with my prior notes — 8 days ago

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Gérard Bertrand

Cote des Roses Languedoc Grenache Blend 2024

Had the 2024 in August of 2025. What a really neat little wine. Light pink color. Some strawberry, peach and orange blossom on the nose. Delicate little wine. Some strawberry, honey and a light floral character on the tongue. Short finish but very tasty. Would drink this one again. — 5 days ago

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