Asian Pear

Far Niente Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay

Green apple, citrus pear, honey, pineapple, outstanding aromas, vanilla, little butter, well balanced, bold and medium acidity, great wine — 6 months ago

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Kosta Browne

One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2021

I love this wine. Crisp citrus and oak with round pear and vanilla. Holds up well to food but enjoyable on its own. — 6 months ago

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Vietti

Roero Arneis 2022

Medium bodied, dry, fresh acidity with notes of apple, pear, lemon, passion fruit, persimmon minerals, apricot . Long finish — 7 months ago

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Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

An older Krug Cuvee purchased in 14 showing a rich apple, pear with a toasty, honeyed, brioche, pastry dough & mineral — 9 months ago

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Taittinger

La Francaise Brut Champagne Blend

Fine bubbles pear apple — a year ago

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Arnot-Roberts

Vare Vineyard Ribolla Gialla 2012

What a beautiful spring day in Minnesota!

The glorious, golden sunshine called us outdoors and inspired us to crack into this 2012 Arnot-Roberts “Amphora” Ribolla Gialla.

We had the pleasure of blind tasting the 2010 vintage when we visited Arnot-Roberts last year. Check out my IG post (@Sips_Ensemble) from June 9, 2022 for more details on that magical visit!

This wine is made from the Ribolla Gailla variety, an ancient and rare grape grown most notably in the Friuli region of northeastern Italy and neighboring Goriška Brda region of Slovenia (where it’s called Rebulla).

Here is a lovely Napa expression coming from the Vare Vineyard in Napa’s Oak Knoll District, which is farmed organically by the esteemed Steve Matthiasson. Growing Ribolla in the Vare Vineyard dates back to 2001, when cuttings were brought over from Friuli, Italy for planting.

Settled at the base of the bottle we can see the lees (fine particles from the yeast), an indication this wine was likely unfiltered (or minimally filtered), lending richness and texture while also helping to preserve the wine.

It’s justifiably showing some signs of age with its deep golden hue and honeyed, nutty notes; yet it still offers round primary notes of yellow apple, bosc pear, quince, orange peel, grapefruit pith, cantaloupe, honeysuckle, white blossom, and wet slate, with a notable creaminess.

Cheers to sipping delicious wine on a delicious day!
— 2 years ago

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Sharon B

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It’s been cold up there! My husband is from Wisconsin near UP Michigan and his mom still lives there. Keep warm and continue to drink great wine!
Vanessa

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@Sharon B Yes! We needed this. Your mother-in-law, too. We are taking it all in (along with this delish wine)!! ☀️

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2020

Very very light and diluted straw color. Lemon & honeysuckle on the nose. Palate is a bit heavier than I anticipated. Plenty of lemon citrus, white peach, nectarine, some green melon, underripe green pear, and some mineral notes. Tart, but lingers on the palate. I dislike using this word but it’s very quaffable, as they say 🙃. A crowd pleaser. — 4 years ago

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Eric Bordelet

Poiré Authentique Pear Cider

Every New Years I try to drink and/or to gift. Elegant, near bone dry pear goodness in its most articulate essence. Truly life affirming. — 7 months ago

Peter, Bob and 5 others liked this
Lyle Fass

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Did you get any of the swiss apple cider I sold from Riehen? Blows this away and I was a huge fan of Bordelet.
Peter Sultan

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No! Why do you deprive me so?😉@Lyle Fass
Erik Longabardi

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@Peter Sultan Glad y’all tasting good cider

Trimbach

Alsace Riesling 2021

Pale lemon color with pronounced stone fruit and citrus aromas. On the palate flavors of green apple, pear and citrus with vivid acidity, minerality and spice. Medium finish ending dry with fresh fruit and a touch of stony mineral notes. — 7 months ago

Tom, Mario and 5 others liked this

Bruno Giacosa

Roero Arneis 2022

White citrus in the nose. Burst of flavors on the palate. Green apple, quince, slight smoke, pomelo and under ripe pear. Longish finish — 9 months ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2013

A well balanced wine offering ripe apples, pear juice, yellow cherries, lemon peel, roasted and grinded hazelnuts, sourdough, cream, butter, white roses, white tea with jasmine and a complex mix of mushroom, earth and stemmed ginger. Super delicious — 9 months ago

Joe, Ericsson and 6 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2005

Fresh apricot, glazed almond, nutmeg, and cardamon spice. Layered with honeysuckle, pear, and green apple. There is a short crust, pear tart character on the nose. Still so grab and lively on the palate. Stone fruit, orchard fruit, toasted almonds, and Danish butter cookies. Linear acidity with bright, zesty finish with pithy lemon notes and tart apple. Lingering finish with a touch of warm spice. Waited a while to pop this one - it was well worth the wait! — 2 years ago

Ira and Nicolas liked this

Perrier-Jouët

Grand Brut Champagne Blend

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9.2

Aromatic pear and apple, crisp, fresh acidity. — 3 years ago

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Billecart-Salmon

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

Crisp, lots of large bubbles, anjou pear with a light kumquat finish. A great everyday champagne. — 3 years ago

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2016

Presented double-blind. The wine pours a light straw color with medium viscosity and no signs of particles or gas. On the nose, the wine is developing with tart and ripe notes of apple, pear, underripe pineapple, lemon curd, nuts and minerals. I felt like there was some deft use of oak. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+, bordering on high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and chocked full of minerals. My immediate impression was Bourgogne Blanc and I was having a hard time getting away from it. So I called Chardonnay, from France, Burgundy, Chassagne-Montrachet with 3-5 years of age. Gosh dammit! Margaret River strikes again!!! Blind, I always seem to call these Chablis or some other high quality white Burg. And I adore the Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnays. They always impress me. Drink now through 2036. — 6 months ago

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Roederer Estate

L'Ermitage Brut Anderson Valley Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2017

Liquid Gold! A beautiful California sparkler with aromas of brioche, yeast, and pear. Nice body and slight tartness. — 6 months ago

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Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2019

The “King of Chardonnay” Mike Grgich farms w/o pesticides and certified organic. Aged 10 months, no MLF. Medium lemon color with aromas of stone & citrus fruits. On the palate flavors of apple, pear & lemon citrus flavors, with honeysuckle, vanilla & toasty oak notes. Nice balance with acidity on long finish with a toasty mineral ending. Not your typical CA Chard, very nice! — 9 months ago

Tom, Juan and 2 others liked this

Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2013

Pop and pour from MAG. A splendid light gold color. On the nose: apple, honeydew melon, banana, crushed stone, floral. Taste: still young at 11 years. Fresh, chalky, with depth and character. Notes of pear, nectarine, lemon & lime, and a white pepper minerally long lean finish. YUM! — 10 months ago

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Luv the picture!

Trimbach

Cuvée Frédéric Emile Alsace Riesling 2012

This Freddy’s ready. Deep straw gold color, nose has classic petrol, lemon, pear, apricot, quince bouquet, palate is bone dry, stony and racy — 2 years ago

Pooneet, Vanessa and 9 others liked this
Jason Keefer

Jason Keefer

That’s a deep pour!
Matt Perlman

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Haha @Jason Keefer was using the glass to store the remainder of the bottle overnight…one of those “not quite enough to fill a .375” situations
Jason Keefer

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Sure! 🙄

Eric Bordelet

Poiré Granit 2018

Something different - a pear cider from Normandy produced from pear trees estimated to be about 300 years old. Poire Granit had 25 to 50 grams of sugar per litre yet it doesn’t taste particularly sweet. The nose and palate are nothing more complex than pear juice with a slight effervescent bubble. Very refreshing and only 6% ABV. I bought 2 other Cuvées from Eric Bordelet - one had zero ABV. Had a 2nd bottle 21 weeks later on 3rd January 2023 with consistent notes. Refreshing, tasty and uncomplicated. — 3 years ago

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John Bratincevic

John Bratincevic

I do like a good cider. Making them is even better - stupid easy, and usually better than what you can buy.
Bob McDonald

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@John Bratincevic Interesting re the making of them.