NV Brut Royale
($29 - Costco DC)
Tasting - crisp, and brut without being overly acidic. Green fruits, slightly buttery mouth-feel on the back end. — 12 years ago
Corked :( — 12 years ago
My 2014 Port-off entry. Disappointingly terrible. $75 at Total Wine. Finished 5th of 6 entries. Young tasting and not complex. — 10 years ago
South African - direct from vineyard
Tasting - young oak, heavy red fruits, not very tannic or forward alcohol. Held up well with beef — 12 years ago
Smooth and brut with a crisp bite of green apple skin and light pear to finish — 12 years ago
John Marshall had this 11 years ago
Love TJ's, but apparently Joe's and "Special Reserve" are oxymorons. — 11 years ago
Brut rose. Crisp red apple forward, light green apple and pear finish — 12 years ago
John Marshall had this 12 years ago
John Marshall Mosser
Klinker's' 2014 Port-off entry. Placed 3rd. Not quite Fladgate, but a very enjoyable 20-year Tawny with nutty caramel characteristics. — 10 years ago