Cantina di Carpi
NotteBianca Emilia Brut Sparkling Blend
The nose is subtle but nice, with notes of apricot and crisp apple driven by a gentle minerality. The flavor is slightly muted, but enjoyable, with notes of pear, Deen apple, a slight custard creaminess, and gentle acidity with a slight wet rock finish. Very good for a relaxed brunch or a perfect mimosa pairing. Good for what it is! — 18 days ago
Overnoy-Crinquand
Brut Crémant du Jura Poulsard 2019
Even though this wine is non-vintage, I understand that all the grapes come from 2019. This is a very dry, mineral driven sparkler, that settles relatively quickly, but gosh it’s very unique. The nose is a combination of white stone fruits, a hint of apricot, underripe tangerine, and an underlying funky, vegetal note I couldn’t quite put my finger on. At first, it comes off as pure minerals, with a rich, mouth filling texture and notes of wet stones. Eventually though, this amber colored beauty opens into tart yellow and white fruits, a bold lingering acidity, and some tart citrus on the lingering finish. Very refreshing and an enjoyable brunch or early afternoon pour. — 4 days ago
R. López de Heredia
Viña Bosconia Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2008
A bold nose of leather, smoke and ripe red fruits, this is a big, bold wine. Paired with chicken adobo and Downton Abbey, the palate harkens forth notes of balsamic vinegar, bloody meat, leather and ripe strawberries with velvety tannins and a tart, lingering acidity. It’s 13 years old, and yet still could benefit from some aging, yet very good. A beautiful rioja. #Tempranillo #spanishrioja — 12 days ago
Broc Cellars
La Boutanche Red Blend
A vibrant and fruity intense nose hits you immediately, with a equally bold, red fruit forward flavor coming to round out the palate. Very good, easy drinking, if you can find it! — 25 days ago
Domaine Sylvain Pataille
Marsannay Chardonnay 2015
This straw-colored wine was truly delicious. The nose evoked, at first, a lingering minerality with notes more of apple than any other white fruit. Over time though notes of starfruit, apricot, and even some floral notes begin to come forth. The same applies with the palate. At first, crisp yellow apple and a driving minerality on the finish was the norm, bringing into mind some Chablis-esque features. After a time though (and a slight raise in temperature), apricots, tart apple, sugarplum, ripe yellow cheese, a rich acidity and bold peppery features burst forth, with a lingering finish of wet stones, and even some funky, meaty features (though it could be affected by the grilled whitefish that was paired with it). Truly a special white burgundy that will absolutely stick with you. Buy and SAVE! — 5 days ago
Iconic Wines
SK Merlot 2017
Bold nose of raspberry, blueberry and tart ripe cherry acidity. The palate is fruit forward and slightly jammy, with peppery notes and a light, tannic finish with some woody flavors, and notes of tar. — 18 days ago
Domaine de l'Ecu (Guy Bossard)
Classic White Blend
Wow, really tasty with a delicate nose of wet rocks, and white stone fruits. The palate is bold, with a slight salty undercurrent, a nice acidity, and slightly tart fruit flavors of cantaloupe, apricot, and slightly fizzy on the finish, petering out into a delicate minerality. Great pairing for savory chicken dishes and best drank with a light chill! — 25 days ago
Brad Jensen
Very good, but overhyped I feel. The nose has bold white stone fruit, and the palate has a bold acidity with flavors of tart cherries, apricot, starfruit, and a creamy finish, almost like a flan or cremation brûlée but not sweet. Very good, but not for the price. Could evolve well with time, but at a young 2018, it’s not there yet. — 4 days ago