| Yalumba Muscat Museum Reserve, South Eastern Australia |
[Aug. 17th, 2011|08:04 pm] |
Grapes: Muscat a Petits Grains
Appearance: deep amber
Nose: elegant, aromas of stone fruit (apricot), raisins, dry figs, coffee, walnuts, orange zest, spices (cloves, allspice), tobacco leaf, flowers (rose potpourri)
Palate: sweet, high acidity, full-bodied, pronounced flavors corresponding to the nose, long finish
Conclusion: very good, ready to drink but can develop further
Price: $15 (375ml) |
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| Los Carneros |
[Jan. 26th, 2011|05:36 pm] |
В самые короткие зимние дни потянуло в края, где вкусно кормят и сладко поят. Лунная долина звала и манила. Начали мы с Карнероса--общего для Напы и Сономы самого южного их аппеласьона. С залива Сан-Пабло в Карнерос дуют холодные ветры, а по утрам склоны холмов покрываются туманами, вот такими приблизительно:
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| Oppidum Moscato di Terracina DOC 2007 Spumante Secco Azienda agricola Sant' Andrea |
[Nov. 2nd, 2010|01:49 pm] |
 
Виноград: мускат
Яркий золотистый цвет, игра умеренная, относительно недолгая, пузырьки достаточно крупные. Аромат насыщенный, типично мускатный (цветочно-виноградный), при этом не свежий, а развивающийся (спелые яблоки и персики, немного мёда и осени); пряные травы (орегано). Вкус насыщенный, структурированный, соответствующий аромату.
Очень понравилось, но подавило вкус салата из аругулы с настурцией.
Цена: $11
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| La Taille aux Loups Montlouis Pétillant Triple Zero, Jacky Blot |
[Oct. 11th, 2010|11:19 am] |
Grapes: Chenin Blanc
Appearance: pale straw, fine bubbles
Flavors: youthful, fresh, mineral, green apple, straw, yeast, dry, high acidity
Quality: good
Food: salmon tartare, zucchini salad, goat brie
Price: $20
Here TheWineDoctor explains why this wine is "Triple Zero".
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| Majolini Franciacorta 1994 Brut Reserve, "Valentino Majolini" |
[Oct. 11th, 2010|11:01 am] |
Grapes: 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir, on lees for 120 months.
Appearance: golden color, fine bubbles
Nose: bread crust, brioche, earthy aromas of autumn leaves, ripe apple and stone fruit, nuts (almonds), oak, sweet spice (cloves).
Palate: developed, dry, high acidity, full-bodied, pronounced flavors corresponding to the nose, delicate mousse, oak and raisins in the very long finish
Quality: outstanding
Price: $44
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| Gustave Lorentz Brut Crémant d'Alsace NV |
[Oct. 11th, 2010|10:27 am] |
Grapes: mostly Pinot Blanc
Appearance: watery white, abundant medium-size bubbles
Nose: youthful, fresh, stony minerality, bitter citrus (grapefruit, lime zest), floral.
Palate: dry, high acidity, flavors corresponding to the aromas
Quality: good
Food: broiled leeks with goat cheese mousse, fried taro and marjoram vinaigrette.
Price: $19
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| Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Heredad |
[Sep. 14th, 2010|10:34 am] |
Appearance: pale lemon color, long effervescence, fine bubbles
Palate: dry, medium acidity, medium+ body; crisp, structured, lemon, lime, green apple, floral notes
Quality: good, but nothing special
Price: $21
Food: scallops, zucchini salad with pecorino
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| Louis Roederer 2002 Cristal |
[Sep. 14th, 2010|10:20 am] |
Appearance: pale lemon, surprisingly large bubbles
Palate: High acidity, medium flavor intensity, medium body, brioche, lemon, peach, green apple, creamy mousse
Easy drinking, not very complex, very good, but at $200 one expects to be wowed. Needs time to develop (?).
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| Krug Grande Cuvée |
[Sep. 14th, 2010|09:55 am] |
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Appearance: golden color, lots of fine bubbles
Nose: toasted brioche, ripe apple and pear, stone fruit (apricot), orange zest, oak, sweet spice
Palate: dry, high acidity, full-bodied, pronounced flavors corresponding to the nose, hint of tropical fruit, delicate mousse, long bisquity finish
Quality: outstanding (I wish I could keep a bottle to see how it develops)
Price: $140
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| Tarlant Zero Brut Nature |
[Sep. 14th, 2010|09:26 am] |
Grapes: 34% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier, 33% Pinot Noir
Bottled: May 2006, disgorged: March 2009.
Appearance: pale lemon color, persistent fine bubbles
Nose: fresh, floral, honey, minerality
Palate: dry, high acidity, delicate mousse; structured, complex, bright citrus(orange, tangerine) and floral notes, minerality, long honey-and-apple finish
Quality: excellent
Price: $50
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