Jan G

9.0

At Chefs with Chris — 7 years ago

Meg Johnson

9.4

Christina Ruggles gift to celebrate the Royal Wedding. Light, bit of strawberry, delicious! — 8 years ago

Mick

9.7

Grande garde Molina vent this is amazing — 9 years ago

Kara Stockman

9.7

Deep red, slightly carbonated to the taste, smooth, very easy to drink on its own. great with pizza. — 9 years ago

Adam Wills

8.9

Hey Christina is my photo too dark ? 🤔 — 10 years ago

with christina and Daniel

Kathleen Schulke

8.9

Wonderful bouquet ... — 11 years ago

Wine On The Way

9.7

@Christina Turley 2005 drinking beautifully! So glad we held on to this one! #10years #holdon #wine #turliscious #laterpost — 11 years ago

Eric Breece

9.2

In honor of @Christina Turley 's pic this AM, had to crack a bottle from Pesenti. :) — 11 years ago

Velma Cooper

9.8

Velma had this 12 years ago

Jaime Wojick

9.7

Amazing. Smooth and buttery — 12 years ago

Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

10

Stunningly fresh!! Tastes like its 10 y/o. From the Richard Gill Cellar, sold 5/31/13 Christie's Rock — 13 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Our friend Christina brought this Paul Bara imported by Kermit Lynch. It’s 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay from 35 year old vines.

The Bara family started producing Champagne in 1860 in Bouzy. Six generations of Baras have worked their Grand Cru terroir in the heart of the Montagne de Reims

This started on the palate as rich & reductive and then slipped into slightly more oxidation on the long set. Started with some nice citrus, pineapple, followed by some bruised apple & pear, nice mousse cream soda, touch of brioche, followed by pronounced limestone minerals that pressed the palate, tightly beaded, good acidity and finishes well providing you like some oxidation on the finish. However, while I enjoy that style from time to time, it’s always not my favorite...I lean more toward reductive styles.

Photos of, Champagne House of Paul Bara, Chantale Bara who manages their House, old school basket press and one of their Bouzy vineyards. — 7 years ago

with James and Christina

Manon Kolic

9.1

In memory of Christina — 9 years ago

with Janelle

Aren Larson

9.0

Crisp & cleanly sweet. Porch party wine before the UW band concert... — 9 years ago

Olin Jones

9.5

This is unbelievable. Rich, smooth, dark red filled with so many flavors you could enjoy anytime anywhere. All the way from Italy, Christina and her neice cooked a wonderful pasta dinner for us. — 10 years ago

with Gail

Josh Orr

9.3

Not necessarily #msclassic but a beautiful glass of wine with dark fruit well integrated oak and solid structure. — 11 years ago

Connie Krupp

9.2

Christina really likes this — 11 years ago

Alynn Labonte

9.8

This wine is so smooth, but really hard to find. Really worth it to try it — 12 years ago

with Nathaniel

Paul Weil

9.1

As the winemaker states, in perfume-making the term "accord" refers to the balance between top, middle and base notes. This PG achieves such an accord, with green apples and honeysuckle up front, a surprisingly delicate body, and a smooth fizzy floral finish. The bouquet is slightly citric. I paired it with Greek salad with shredded chicken and egg, and a side of quesadillas. — 12 years ago

Mary Kurcz

9.1

Christina loved this wine — 13 years ago

Michelle Duke

8.9

At John & Christina Luikart's — 8 years ago

Lorne McVicar

9.3

Very dry white. Christina brought to house and I had what was left over. Not a wine to chug a lug. — 9 years ago

Mako Sawaguchi

9.0

Interesting & delicious right out of the gate. — 9 years ago

with Gordon

Lilian Torrente

8.9

This wine is very yummy and sweet! — 10 years ago

Michael Flynn

9.0

Pre Christmas trial, tri-tip with Christina Sean Michelle. Tree decoration after dinner — 11 years ago

Perry Atha

9.7

Hint of blackberry- mild earthy aroma - smooth easy to drink- wonderful wine -great recommendation from Christina. — 11 years ago

with Rob

Yohei Ishihara

9.1

BOURGOGNE
HAUTES COTES DE BEAUNE
CHARDONNAY — 11 years ago

Benoit TABAKA

9.4

vintage 2010 — 12 years ago

Ellie Kim Fromboluti

10

Delicious and dry, a tasty treat. — 12 years ago

Jones Family

9.9

Champagne with Christina — 13 years ago