Fresh Vibrant Apples
Taittinger
Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2004
Still young. Fresh, vibrant, lemon and chalk. Very focused. — 10 years ago
Sparkman Cellars
Birdie Columbia Valley Riesling 2013
Fruit cocktail pears apples and tangerine dry Riesling 6 grams of residual. Fresh and fruity with crisp green apple fruit and white flowers the fruit is from sagemoor farms. Finish 35+ excellent — 11 years ago
Moulin Touchais
Coteaux du Layon Chenin Blanc 1959
Incredible. Apricot, honey and fig hanging on the nose and pushing through the palate. Beautiful balance with the sweetness and acid. Fresh and vibrant - can last another 50. — 12 years ago
Louis Roederer
Brut Premier Champagne Blend
Pale yellow color with plentiful active tiny bubbles and marzipan, almond, pear, subtle citrus and a hint of smoke aromas. On the palate, it's refined, lively and fresh with a delicate creamy mousse, and apricot, apples, pear and lemon curd flavors dominate but hints of grapefruit, black currant and an appealing smoky minerality play in the background. Long finish. Cuvee 2011 Disgorged 2014. 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier 5% of wines matured in oak cask with weekly battonage - 10% of reserve wines matured in casks. Partial ML. Assemblage of 6 vintages from 40 different plots. Matured 3 years in cellar and 6 mo after disgorgement. Dosage between 10 adn 11 g/L. My favorite under $40 Champagne! — 10 years ago
Scarpa (Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa)
Tettimorra Barolo Nebbiolo 1999
Amazingly fresh & vibrant. Haunting! Hard to beat classic Barolo with age. Chambolle silk meets tar & roses. — 10 years ago
Pol Roger
Extra Cuvée De Réserve Vintage Brut Champagne 2004
8+ years on the yeast. Incredibly complex - bread doughy, spiced apples, pear and fresh cream. Wow! — 11 years ago
Domaine Leflaive
Mâcon-Verzé Chardonnay 2011
Great texture... Mouth filling and delicious. fresh white peach, lime blossom with vibrant but not over the top acidity. Lovely wine — 10 years ago
Robert Michel
La Geynale Cornas Syrah 1998
Extra credit since the other Michel didn't carry its weight. Fresh, vibrant and singing with secondaries. #napaearthquakelabels — 10 years ago
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1993
I dug deep in the cellar for this one, but the '93 Joseph Phelps Red Bordeaux Blend 'Insignia' amply delivered. Decanted for three hours, this dark purple/crimson blend was remarkably fresh and vibrant with lovely scents of black currant, red licorice and eucalyptus. Tons of black cherry, black pepper and cigar box flavors on the palate. Well-balanced and silky smooth on the long aromatic finish. Still plenty of life remaining and I luckily have two more bottles. — 11 years ago
Matt
One of my favorite wines. Fresh and vibrant fruits. Ripe pears, tropical tones like pineapple, meyer lemon, and chalk. Smooth and seamless on the palate. — 10 years ago