2018 Bruno Giacosa Spumante Extra Brut, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2018
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$50.00USD

This is a sparkling wine made in the traditional method from 100% Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) grapes.  Light golden in color, clear and bright with a nice mousse of many tiny bubbles.  The nose is concentrated (and lovely) with almonds, Vernor's Soda and slight Brioche.  Medium to full bodied.  Well balanced.  On the palate, this is quite tasty.  Dry.  Good acidity.  Flavors of ginger with some almond.  Good finish.  Overall, this is a lovely sparkling wine that is nice on its own but better with food.  Drink over the next seven to ten years.  

2024 Famille Gassier Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire Le Pas du Moine, France, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2024
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$35.00USD

Beautifully packaged in a hexagon styled bottle.  This is a Rosé from Provence made from Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, and Vermentino.  Deep salmon pink in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with guava, watermelon, minerality and slight strawberries.  Medium bodied.  Lovely texture.  Great balance.  On the palate, the Guava and Watermelon come thru with a touch of minerality.  Long finish.  This is very nice on its own but better with food.  It will stand up to a large range of foods.  It worked very well with Hunan take-out.  Drink over the next three to five years.

2021 Teperberg Riesling Impression Late Harvest Kosher, Israel, Samson, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$15.00USD

This is a Dessert wine from Israel (500ml bottle).  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has honey, pears and slight caramel.  Viscous.  Slightly sweet.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this has a big texture.  Plenty of honey and pears with some Crème brûlée but enough acidity to balance it.  Long finish.  This would make a nice end to a Passover Seder along side some less sweet Mandel Bread.  Drink over the next ten years.  

2023 Segal Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve, Israel, Upper Galilee, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
89
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$19.00USD

Inky purple in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is tight at first but opens to show cassis, slight spice and a nice earthiness.  Medium bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, this is very smooth with some complexity.  Flavors of cassis with some forest floor and earthiness.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own but probably better with food.  Beef ribs would be a nice choice.  Drink over the next three to five years.  A very good value.

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