2022 Castelfeder Alto Adige - Südtirol 15, Italy, Alto Adige, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-

An excellent Pinot Grigio from Northern Italy.  Light golden in color with a light touch of copper, clear and bright.  The nose is clean with nice minerality, crushed rocks, slight lime, a bit of almonds and steely finish.  Medium bodied.  Juicy texture.  Crisp acidity.  13.5% abv.  On the palate, this is tasty with Granny Smith apples, lots of stony minerality and a long finish.  This is great on its own and will work with some foods.  This would go well with Pasta in a cream sauce but also, think Grilled Shrimp.  Drink over the next two or three years.  

Cuvaison 2021 Méthode Champenoise Brut Rose

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$60.00USD

This 2021 Brut Rose marks Cuvaison’s ninth vintage of producing a sparkling wine. Comprised of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, there is a lovely delicateness to this wine, a softness that is alluring. You will find notes of strawberry, raspberry, light lemon chiffon, white peach, violet petals, rose water, a hint of black cherry, and lime peel. There is a compelling minerality running through this along with a moderate acidity to make this structurally competent. The fruit is evident, the bubbles inviting and this makes for a great food companion

1998 Château Lynch-Bages, France, Bordeaux, Wine Review

Vintage: 
1998
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-

Always a classic.  At age 27, this still has plenty to offer.  Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright.  The nose has tobacco, earthiness, dried cherries, cassis and spice.  Full bodied.  Tannins mostly resolved.  On the palate, this is fully mature and past prime but still has a lot going on.  Layers of dried and fresh cherries with some cassis and spice.  A bit of a leathery quality as well as earthiness.  Good finish.  This will benefit from food.  A Beef stew would work well.  Drink up.  

2024 Jean Reverdy et Fils Sancerre La Reine Blanche, France, Loire, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2024
Score: 
88
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$26.00USD

Silvery/gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose is tight but opens to show lemons, a slight herbal note and good minerality.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is slightly sweet (barely) with nicce lemony notes.  A slight yellow grapefruit comes out with air.  It drinks easy on its own and will work with lighter foods.  This would be a nice wine with Tuna Salad.  Drink over the next couple of years.  

2023 Clos Roussely L'Escale, France, Loire, Touraine, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$17.00USD

This is 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley.  The grapes are grown organically.  Medium gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with lemon zest and some minerality.  Crisp acidity.  Slightly oily texture.  On the palate, nice lemony notes with just the slightest hint of gooseberries.  Moderate finish.  This is drinking well now on its own and would be nice with light appetizers such as Brie.  It is a fantastic value.  Drink over the next three to five years.  

2023 Gérard Boulay Sancerre Chavignol, France, Loire, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
89
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$33.00USD

Made from 30+ year old vines near the city  of Chavignol.  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with lemons and slight wild thyme.  Clean.  Medium bodied.  Nice oily texture.  On the palate, this is very slightly sweet with lemons.  Nice acidity.  Good finish.  This drinks great on its own and will work with many foods.  Goat cheeses would work well say, for example a Beet and Goat Cheese Salad.  Drink over the next five years.  

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