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This was quite good. It is different than the Italian versions especially in taste and texture. Light green/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with lemon creme, sea air, minerality and slight tropical fruits. Medium bodied. Creamy texture that is almost seamless. Good acidity. On the palate, tropical fruits and minerality with some lemon-lime notes on the finish. This is delicious on its own and will work with lighter foods. It went well with Korean BBQ Tofu. Drink over the next five years. Screwcapped.
This is made from 58% Napa and 42% Lake County grapes. It is a blend of 98% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Semillon and 1% Muscat. Light green/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with slight peach, some limes and a bit of grapefruit. Light bodied. Nice texture. Good balance. On the palate, this is easy drinking with no bitterness. Flavors of peach and grapefruit. Nice finish. This drinks easy on its own but is food friend with lighter foods. It went nicely with Spanakopita. Drink over the next year or two.
Golden in color with a nice mousse of smaller bubbles. The nose is a bit nutty with apples and slight brioche. Medium bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, some apples and slight ginger and toast. Nice finish. No idea on the disgorgement date but I suspect this has been sitting for a while. Still, it was very nice and quite food friendly. It went well with Guacamole and Chips. Drink these as young as possible. A nice value in sparkling wine.
Wow. An incredible wine. it is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California. Inky purple in color, opaque and shimmering bright. The nose is great with cassis, graphite, cedar, blueberries, spices and dark chocolate. Full bodied. Firm tannins. This is young but starting to develop nicely. Great balance and energy. On the palate, flavors of cassis, blueberries, chocolate, char and slight cigar. Long finish. Complex and layered, it opens quickly in the glass. This will continue to evolve but is a masterpiece right now. Drink over the next twenty to thirty years.
