Varna, Black Sea

Jeaunaux-Robin

Sélection Extra Brut Champagne

This is good. Bought a while back at Astor on sale. For the price it knocks the socks off higher priced big name competition. Went well with Black Sea bass. — 10 years ago

I Vigneri di Salvo Foti

Vinujancu Etna Bianco Carricante Blend

Suggested while dining at Barchetta, NYC. 2 acre lot in Italy, multiple varietals, sommelier worked there, thus the access. Nose was funky without overpowering the fruit. Went well with our whole roasted Black Sea bass and grilled octopus but would have also worked with venison or lamb chops. Was told the price was "two digits" but I have yet to see the bill. — 10 years ago

Foxen

Sea Smoke Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005

Smoky, Spicy and Earthy. Rich and Creamy with plenty of fruit mostly black cherry and blackberry. Lighter notes of vanilla from the barrel program but in wine in good balance. Nice hold and great paring with the Tuna Tartare dish. — 11 years ago

Black Sea Gold

63 Pearl Special Selection Burgas White Blend

Bulgarian grape brandy from Muscat grape. Amazing! — 10 years ago

Conway Family Wines

Deep Sea Red Central Coast Syrah Blend 2009

One of the Spring selections from my Deep Sea membership. The "Red" is a Conway table wine, this iteration being a Rhône style with Syrah taking the majority share of the blend. The Conway Family estate grapes are grown on the central coast, Rancho Arroyo Grande. The Arroyo Grande AVA is a 16 mile long winding valley in San Luis Obispo that offers diverse microclimates yielding a great variety of viticultures. Head to the Santa Barbara Pier one of these Spring days and have a glass at the Deep Sea tasting room! ~$25 | #deepsea #conway #rhonestyle

On the eyes: Blood Red, Garnet Color, Med Opacity, Bright, Light Stain, Med Tears, No Gas/Floc.

On the nose: Vinuous, Cassis with Ripe Red Fruit, Oak notes, trailing into Baking Spices and Vanilla.

On the tongue: Med Acid, Med Alcohol, Med+ Tannin, Jammy Black Plum with Cassis, hints of Vanilla and Tobacco, Med Body with a Weak Structure and Complexity.
— 10 years ago

Earl Huchet

Le Grand Fief Muscadet Sevre & Maine Melon de Bourgogne 2012

Rather than with oysters, had this Muscadet with Asian-style curried Black Sea bass in sesame broth. — 11 years ago

The Hidden Sea

Limestone Coast Shiraz

This is a new wine to hit my local liquor store shelf and not going to lie the label sold me on it. Aromas of blackberry and plum. Medium to full body, soft, smooth and sweet. Black fruit, pepper and cocoa. Good length. — 10 years ago

Clos Canarelli

Tara d'Orasi Red Blend

Fresh black rock Olive brush & kind of sea spray minerality Yum — 11 years ago

Black Sea Gold

Pentagram Pinot Noir 2012

Goes well with Stilton, very dry, smooth and fruity with tannins. — 11 years ago

Sea Smoke

Southing California Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2010

Black Cherry, clove, woodsy earthy notes. Lush and balanced — 12 years ago

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