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Selbach

Incline Riesling 2022

From Flatiron Wines and Spirits. Mineral-forward, sour apple, salt, vanilla, plants of some kind. — a year ago

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Shawn Thompson

Shawn Thompson

This sounds really amazing.

Weiser-Künstler

Mosel Feinherb Riesling 2023

From Williston Park Wines and Spirits, I think. WOW is that riesling lol. Lemon curd, apple, pebbles, rain 🤔 — 2 years ago

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Domaine Laguerre

Le Ciste Blanc Côtes du Roussillon White Blend 2022

From Williston Park Wines and Spirits (I think). Very round, lemon, apple, maybe s’mores? ❤️ — 2 years ago

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Txakoli Primo

Zarautz Txakoli de Getaria Blanco Hondarrabi Zuri 2020

Really interesting Basque Country white. Spritzy and effervescent. Tropical fruit and lime aromas. The pallet is fruit forward with lemon, lime, green apple and grapefruit. Quite juicy with a tangy finish. Light bodied. Simple starter wine (for appetizers) but quite fun and lively. — 4 years ago

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Lvnae

Colli di Luni Vermentino 2019

Liguria is a coastal region in Italy, nestled in the northwestern corner of the country, hugging the Ligurian Sea, with steep mountains defining the landscape.

It offers an ideal mix of warm, dry conditions, moderating influences from the coast and varying altitudes, and nutrient-poor soils (which is good for vine growing!). However, its dramatic topography limits the amount of wine that can be produced from this region…

With that background, we were thrilled to be sipping a glass of this beautiful Ligurian white wine made from the Vermentino grape. What a pleasure to envision us sitting on a terrace overlooking the sea!

Leaping out of the glass was tangerine peel, grapefruit, green apple, passion fruit, pineapple, boxwood, white citrus blossom, elderflower, and wet stone -- a delicious confluence of pronounced fruit and floral aromas and flavors.

It was vibrant, youthful, and fresh, yet also concentrated and juicy, adding a level of richness to the mouthfeel.

Lvnae, Colli di Luni D.O.C., Vermentino, ABV 12.5. Vintage 2019. A fantastic value at $25 / bottle.

Salute!
— 4 years ago

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Vin d’Ottawa

Vin d’Ottawa

So interesting! I never hear about Ligurian wine.
Vanessa

Vanessa

@Vin d’Ottawa They have beautiful wines! I highly recommend trying some. The Vermentino was so likable. If you enjoy Sauvignon Blanc or Bordeaux Blanc, I think you’d enjoy this beauty, as well.

Marie Demets

Brut Tradition Champagne Blend

Kicking into a long weekend to celebrate our Country 🇺🇲 and those who have worked to give me the freedom to enjoy this beautiful wine.

Three hours of lawn mowing in 92°F temp this afternoon, this bottle is my reward, in addition to a breeze that arrived recently to make it a little more comfortable outside.

Prior notes still apply:
Nose has creamy pear mousse, green apple skin and wet mineral paste.
Palate has very nice chalky Pinot fruits, light beeswax, zingy SweeTARTS-like acidity with that touch of tart sweetness on the medium-long finish.
— 6 years ago

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Andrew Schirmer

Andrew Schirmer

What a great picture...I’m getting thirsty just looking at the green bottle & the glass...happy 4th X
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Thanks @Andrew Schirmer This bottle is emptying quickly on a hot afternoon.
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Yeah, I spent 4 hours landscape managing today but, it was 69 degrees. 😎

Channing Daughters

Vino Bianco Long Island Sauvignon Blanc Blend

From Williston Park Wines and Spirits. Strong apple juice nose that continues on the palette. Lots of acid/minerals. — a year ago

Txomin Etxaniz

Getaria Getariako Txakolina Rosé Blend 2022

On the southern edge of the rocky Bay of Biscay in northern Spain, this is Basque country and home to a slightly effervescent white wine, Txakoli. Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with a light spritz in the glass. On the palate flavors of green apple and lemon citrus, vivid briny acidity with floral notes. Medium finish ending with fruit and spicy mineral character. — a year ago

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Louis Bouillot

Grande Réserve Perle de Vigne Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Chardonnay Blend

Founded in 1877 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, a little village the heart of the Côte d’Or by Jean Bouillot, a wine and spirits merchant. A blend of Chardonnay and Aligoté from both northern & southern Burgundy. Pale yellow with fragrant aromas of stone fruit and some biscuit notes. The palate shows apple and pear flavors, lemon zest with nice texture. Tangy long finish, vivid acidity, champagne like, pleasant, ending with fresh yeast character. Tasting Sample. — 3 years ago

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La Kiuva

Rouge de Vallée Red Blend 2020

Blend with local Nebbiolo. Maybe less mineral than 2019. Good tar/roses, brambles, apple, some wet steel, very mellow tannins and acids, pretty young. From Amaro Spirits and Wine. 01/26//22 — 4 years ago

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Inazio Urruzola

Txakolina Hondarrabi Zuri

Grisette Wine Club description:
Wine: Inazio Urruzola Txakolina Rose
Varietal(s): Hondarrabi Zuri
Appellation: Getariako Txakolina, Spain
What I love about it: Spring is here! Last week was such a tease, no? Either way, I see exactly 0 rain and a few days in the 60’s in the 10-day forecast at the moment. This Txakolina (say it with me, Cha-Coh-Lee-Nuh, doesn’t it sound like it would be Buddy the Elf’s favorite word?) from Basque country screams for warm weather and patio chillin. Ever-so-slightly effervescent, salty raspberries, crisp green apple, minerality for days, so fresh and so alive! For ultra authentic drinking, drink it out of a poron (watch some youtube vids). Extra credit for being able to guzzle while pouring with a fully extended arm!
Drink with while listening to: Sunshine and a platter of fruit and basque. Walking on Broken Glass, Annie Lennox
— 5 years ago

Sister Creek Vineyards

Texas Hill Country Chardonnay 2014

Lovely. Impeccably balanced. Oaky buttery and full on the nose, but opens appreciatively on the mouth with acidity, apples and back-end apple pie crust. — 6 years ago

Eric, Severn and 5 others liked this

Basilica Cafaggio (Marks & Spencer)

Single Estate Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2015

Bright and on the lighter side. Cranberry, apple, some oak, a little ferrous. Quick finish. From Amaro Spirits & Wines. — 7 years ago

Bedell Cellars

North Fork Merlot 2022

From Williston Park Wines and Spirits. Apple-cranberry juice, lots of wood, pencil shavings. — a year ago

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Txomin Etxaniz

Getaria Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Beltza - Hondarrabi Zuri Blend 2023

On the southern edge of the rocky Bay of Biscay in northern Spain, this is Basque country and home to a slightly effervescent white wine, Txakoli. Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with a light spritz in the glass. On the palate flavors of green apple and lemon citrus, vivid briny acidity with floral notes. Medium+ finish ending with fruit and spicy mineral character. — a year ago

Paul, Rob and 4 others liked this

Aubert

Larry Hyde & Sons Chardonnay 2020

[Tasted on September 14, 2024 at Richland Country Club with Ned and Beth]

Pear, apple, melon and orange fruit, with ginger, honey and spice.
— 2 years ago

Gaintza

Txakolina, Hondarabi-Zuri 2019

Rezabal is a family owned winery located in the Basque country of Spain in Zarautz and belonging to PDO "Getariako Txakolina". Made from Hondarribi-Zuri grape, pale lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits noticing a light spritz in the glass. On the palate flavors of apple and lemon citrus, vivid acidity, low alcohol. Medium finish ending with fruit and mineral character. — 4 years ago

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Bodega Rezabal

Getariako Txakolina Txakoli 2020

Rezabal is a family owned winery located in the Basque country of Spain in Zarautz and belonging to PDO "Getariako Txakolina". Made from Hondarribi-Zuri grape, pale lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits noticing a light spritz in the glass. On the palate flavors of apple and lemon citrus, vivid acidity, low alcohol. Medium finish ending with fruit and mineral character. — 5 years ago

Tom, Jason and 2 others liked this

Jacques Rousseaux

Cuvée Montgolfière Grand Cru Champagne Blend

This is super interesting, in a good way. This is going to sound blizzard but this Champagne has a very pleasant aroma which I can only compare to that grainy smell of a country grain or feed depot. It's the secondary brioche and toasty citrus apple notes which follow that are all too wonderful and familiar in a Grand Cru Champ. — 5 years ago

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Bollinger

Special Cuvée Brut Champagne

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With Covid-19 and the country in extended lockdown, mass economic shutdown & unemployment, one has extra time to enjoy some extra bottles, explore their creative side & dabble in a third career.

You can now not only follow my notes but, also my wine inspired landscape design. Here are some of my first creations. Strong beginning huh? I think I have a bright future after this is all over.

The nose reveals; lemon chiffon/meringue, lemons, lime zest, green apple, just ripe pineapple, grapefruit, green melon, some slightly bruised golden apple, lychees, cream, vanillin, very light caramel, elegant, soft chalkiness, volcanics, sea fossils/spray, bread dough to baguette with yellow florals, spring flowers & jasmine.

The body is rich with beautiful mousse & excellent micro-oxygenation. lemon chiffon/meringue, lemons, lime zest, green apple, just ripe pineapple, grapefruit, green melon, some slightly bruised golden apple, lychees, white peach, cream, cream soda, vanillin, very more caramel, elegant, soft chalkiness, volcanics, sea fossils/spray, medium white spice (ginger)with just a touch of palate heat, bread dough to baguette with yellow florals, spring flowers & jasmine. The lively, delicate acidity is excellent. The rich, well polished & balanced finish delicious & even throughout with nice, delicate, palate penetrating white spice that persists minutes.

Photos of; David’s Wine Inspired Landscape Designs, LCC. All rights reserved. TM. 😂
— 6 years ago

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Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

You need to make a dolphin shaped fountain with those bottles
Can’t believe all the Austin Hope I see mixed in that pile,is that metaphorical for Austin hope being a pile of 💩
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@David T Absolutely great! 😁
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@Dawn E. Thank you. It was fun putting it together. Lots of time with lockdown. Cheers & Happy Easter.