André Dezat et Fils
Les Celliers St-Romble Sancerre Pinot Noir Rosé 2015
I don’t understand what everyone here thinks is so bad about this wine. Popular with my winemaking family. Perfumy and delecately sweet. An excellent accompaniment to a simple roast chicken. A steal at $22. — 4 months ago
Dragon's Head
Pear Cider
Not usually a fan of dry ciders, I prefer keeved poiré made in the French style where fermentation is limited by keeving and a decent amount of risidual sugar accompanies the rest of the experience. I was pleasantly surprised that this slightly tart, quite dry sparkling perry grew on me as I drank it. Drink well chilled. — 6 months ago
Reustle
Prayer Rock Vineyards Revelation Bloc & Sorek Bloc Grüner Veltliner 2014
We don’t drink a lot of Grüner Veltliners, but we thoroughly enjoyed this one. Light and well balanced. Surprisingly subtle acidity for a German style wine, at least in comparison with Rieslings. Subtle aromas of green melon and papaya. Not sure how this compares with other Grüner Veltliners at $24, but compared with other white wines in general, I would probably buy it again at that price. — 3 months ago
Testalonga (Antonio Perrino)
Vigneti d'Arcagna Rossese di Dolceacqua 2015
Plumb, rasberry and cedar humidor. Never had a wine like it. Slightly bigger than a Pinot. Open now and decant well. — 4 months ago
Chehalem
Inox Willamette Valley Unoaked Chardonnay 2014
Best vintage of Inox yet, and at its peak. Drink now. — 6 months ago
Avinyó
Petillant Blanc Macabeo Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains 2016
Crisp and frizzante. Smells of green apple skins and fresh hay. Mellow on the palette. A bit like vinho verde but more subtle. Reasonably priced at $14. — 4 months ago
Simonnet-Febvre
Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé Pinot Noir Gamay
Truth be told, I haven’t met a Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé I didn’t like. — 4 months ago
Lamblin & Fils
Bourgogne Blanc Cépage Chardonnay 2015
Possibly the most disappointing white Burgundy I’ve ever had. Far too acidic. Otherwise unremarkable. — 5 months ago
Eric Bordelet
Poiré Granit 2014
First observation is that the bubbles are less numerous than those of Champagne or an inexpensive sparkling cidre. The first sip yields to the other four senses a reassuring fizzy bite that is largely undecectable to the eye. Pear skins, roses and honeysuckle on the nose. Peach, preserved lemon and a subtle, unique bitterness on the palette. As usual, Eric Bordelet delivers. — 7 months ago
Adam Shaylor
Pretty damn good Bordeaux. Don’t remember how much I paid exactly, but pretty sure it was <$30 and well worth it. — 16 days ago