Domaine Augustin

Augustin

CXVI-116 Brut Champagne Chardonnay

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9.2

2015 vintage exceptional BDB — 7 months ago

Domaine Augustin

Adeodat Collioure Grenache Gris 2019

K J
9.5

Frenchie caviste. Organic. Juicy. Smooth. Rich. — 6 years ago

Augustin

Trocken Franken Merlot 2009

Schlanker Merlot aus Franken der sich am 2. Tag sehr toll präsentierte — 7 years ago

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Tequila Ocho

San Augustin Extra Anejo Tequila 2009

One of the most amazing Tequilas I've ever had. Stunning balance for an Extra Anejo. Wood intermingled with quaffs of agave. Lingering notes of vanilla and a tinge of pepper. Run. Buy it! — 9 years ago

Agustín Lanús Wines

Sunal Salvaje Malbec 2019

" surprisingly balanced, with cranberry and raspberry playing counterpoint to beets and fig. The noble savage. Only 6,000 bottles made." Augustin, the winemaker, opted for no oak, and had the wine spend a year in a concrete egg. Beautiful Malbec wine. — 2 years ago

Augustin

Cuvée CXVI Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Champagne Chardonnay

Exactly what champagne is supposed to be but not exciting. Perfect for what i wanted. — 6 years ago

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Quintessa

Illumination Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Today we visited the peaceful, tranquil vineyard and winery of @quintessawinery where years ago Augustin and Valeria Huneeus, of Chile 🇨🇱, set their sights on one of Rutherford’s gem properties, offering diverse soils, aspects, and four distinct microclimates all on the same property😍 🍇

Valeria, the viticulturist of the family, chose to farm this land organically and biodynamically. Quintessa more recently pursued and obtained formal certification. While the Huneeuses remain intimately involved, albeit to a lesser degree, the excellence of these wines and winemaking practices are carried forward under currrent winemaker Rebekah Wineburg. @postandvine

Here we have a flight that includes two Illumination white blends comprised of Sauvignon Blanc Musque, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semilllon varieties.

These blends are reminiscent of a Bordeaux Blanc from Pessac-Leognan region. These wines were fermented for various periods of time in a combination of concrete, stainless steel, acacia wood, and neutral oak vessels, lending dimension and complexity. These wines also underwent lees stirring, lending richness, weight, and creaminess. Just one year difference between these two wines and the result is noteworthy.

The 2018 is elegant, more restrained, and integrated, where as the 2019 is highly aromatic with florals 🌸 and tropical fruits such as melon, papaya, tart pineapple 🍍 . Both wines are approx 14% ABV and have bright acidity.

The name Illumination came from time spent in the vineyard, watching the sun illuminate the vines. The beautiful work on the label was inspired by the Book of Kells and stained glass, known to glow and shine with the luminescent sun. ☀️
— 3 years ago

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Vanessa

Vanessa

@Bob Bath We love it here. We drove by the CIA, which brought back fun memories of attending your CMS Level 1 Course. I hope we can connect the next time we’re out here. Cheers!
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@Vanessa loving all your winery visits! Thanks for sharing!
Vanessa

Vanessa

@Sharon B Thank you 🙏 Always happy to share☺️ Cheers!