Vanessa

9.4

We finally had the chance to clink glasses 🥂 to celebrate our D6 results and completion of WSET Diploma!  🥳

We decided to pop this bottle of 2009 Penfolds “Grange” that we’ve been holding onto for some time… ⏰

It’s a 98% Shiraz and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon blend 🍇 made with grapes hailing from vineyards of Barossa Valley (primarily), McLaren Vale, Clare Valley and Magill Estate, all situated in South Australia. 🇦🇺

It had a medium garnet hue 👁️ with medium (+) intensity of layered aromas 👃🏻 and flavors 👄 including plush and concentrated notes of red and black cherry, cassis, boysenberry, dried fig, blueberry, violet, cocoa nibs, mocha, cedar, dill, vanilla, nutmeg, anise seed, clove, licorice, mint, forest floor, tobacco, leather, peppercorn, and meat. 👀

On the palate, it was dry with medium acidity, a lusciously full body, medium (+) velvety tannins, high alcohol (14.5% ABV) and a long finish. 🙌🏻

It was a spectacular wine, ripe for the occasion.  Cheers! — 8 months ago

with Deked1

Nicholas Solga

Sommelier/Educator Project [fermented]

9.8

Brut 1er Champers by Gimonnet-Oger - glass clink to @FatCork http://t.co/kG6doaXl — 12 years ago

Vanessa

9.0

Here’s a gulpably delicious sparkler hailing from the far-reaching elevations of Tupungato in the Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina.

This sparkling wine was produced by Domaine Nico, an estate founded by Dr. Laura Catena, specializing in high quality, Burgundian-style Pinot Noir. These bubbles represent a new, pleasurable dimension to Domaine Nico’s current portfolio of Pinot Noir wines. We brought it home from our visit to Buenos Aires last month.

I loved learning how this wine was first conceived; where else but over a delicious meal enjoyed under the warmth of the autumn sun, amidst estate vineyards, through a playful conversation between winemaker Roy Urvieta and Laura Catena.

In that moment, they decided to produce a sparkling wine with which to clink glasses in celebration of future harvests.

This sparkling wine is made from Chardonnay (65%) and Pinot Noir (35%), all grown in Tupungato the northernmost subregion of the Valle de Uco, Mendoza.

It’s a pale pink-orange hue with a lively, foamy mousse; it’s dry with fresh and vibrant notes of lemon peel, green apple, yellow pear, ripe raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, and white blossom. The focus is on primary aromas and flavors, made in a manner designed to promote a purity of fruit expression.

It has an ethereal lightness, punctuated by juicy berry and orchard fruit aromas and flavors. It’s delicious, approachable, and exceedingly easy to drink.

Cheers to wine that embodies the sunshine! 🥂🥂 — 2 years ago

with Deked1

Phil Namdar

9.5

The spice and flavor was great — 4 years ago

Ellen Clifford

8.9

More in the great good canned wine quest! I dig this one. Gulpable in can, a clink-glasses-n-sip delight in a glass. Pretty classic Provençal rosé. Bright lemon and stone fruit and fresh air. Absurdly fresh for something out of a can. The price point is higher than many canned wines but compared to that much rosé (this is 250 ml) by the glass from a bottle it’s a gosh durned bargain. Cheers boos — 7 years ago

Sarah Doyle

9.5

Clink and drink. Celebrating with my mom and neighbors — 12 years ago