2010 Domaine de la Pépière Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Clisson, France, Loire Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2010
Score: 
88
Grade: 
B+

So, how long can an inexpensive white wine age?  Well, this one, at age 16, is a bit past peak but still drinking great.  It was bought on release for $24.  Yellow/gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose has minerals, limes, and slight crushed shells.  Slightly oily texture.  Medium bodied.  On the palate, steely minerality with a tart green apple finish.  This drinks well on its own but better with food.  It should go a few more years but drink sooner than later.  A nice paring would be Grilled Salmon on a Plank.  

NV Domaine des Baumard Crémant de Loire Carte Turquoise, France, Wine Review

Score: 
89
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$25.00USD

This is a sparkling wine from the Loire Valley that is a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Chenin blanc 30% Chardonnay based mostly from the 2022 vintage.  Yellow/gold in color with a large amount of very small bubbles.  The nose is nice with some minerality along with limes, slight lemon and a hint of orange peel.  A slight nutty note as well.  Full bodied.  Crisp and refreshing.  On the palate, minerality with citrus/tangerines. This is very food friendly and should go with just about anything. It will work well with Crab or other shell fish.  Drink over the next coupe of years.  

2016 Andremily Mourvèdre, USA, California, Wine Revieew

Vintage: 
2016
Score: 
98
Grade: 
A+
Current Price: 
$168.00USD

This is a blend of 89% Mourvedre, 9% Syrah and 2% Viognier.  Deep purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, smoked meat, black pepper, slight floral note and spice.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Great energy and balance.  On the palate, this is in a great place and delicious.  Loads of fruit with lots of depth.  Flavors of black raspberries, plums, slight dark chocolate, black pepper and spice.  Long finish.  This is great on its own and worked wonderfully with Indian foods.  Drink over the next ten years.  

2018 Peacock Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, California, Napa, Spring Mountain, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2018
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-

This is a nice, "reasonably" priced Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa.  Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is good with cassis, slight saw dust, baking spice and slight vanilla.  Medium to full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Good balance.  On the palate, this drinks easily.  Some depth.  Flavors of cassis with slight black cherries.  Good finish.  This is a good, solid wine without crazy Napa pricing.  It drinks well on its own and will work well with bigger, fatty foods.  A good choice with a Burger or Steak.  Drink over the next five to eight years.  

2023 Rivers-Marie Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, USA, California, WIne Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$40.00USD

This is the base level Chardonnay at Rivers-Marie.  It is not quite as good as the single vineyards but is also much less pricier making it a great value.  Medium golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose is deep with vanilla, lemon cream, spice and a hint of lemon peel.  Full bodied.  Light tannins.  Great balance.  On the palate, this is delcious.  Creamy texture.  Flavors of lemon cream and vanilla.  Long finish.  This is great on its own and will work well with many foods.  This worked well with a  Butternut Squash soup.  Drink over the next five to eight years.  

2023 North Coast Winery Vermentino, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
89
Grade: 
B+

This is made by a local wine club in Solon, Ohio from purchased grapes.  The leaders of the group really do a nice job and this is another quality wine.  Light pale gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose has minerality along with a slight bitter almond note.   Light bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, there is a touch of lemon along with the bitter almond and minerality.  Solid finish.   This is nice on its own and will work with lighter foods.  It worked nicely with cheese pizza, too.  

2023 Ceritas Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Coast, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
95
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$85.00USD

Another top notch Chardonnay from Ceritas.  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  Great nose with Orange peel, slight lemon creme, vanilla, minerality and spice.  Full bodied.  Light tannins.  Great balance.  On the palate, this has plenty of depth and complexity that opens nicely in the glass.  Flavors of orange citrus, slight lemon, minerality, and slight vanilla.  Delicious.  Long finish.  This is great on its own and will work well with most foods.  A nice choice would be Baked Salmon.  Drink over the next ten years or so.

2021 Bernhard Ott Grüner Veltliner 1ÖTW Ried Stein Engabrunn, Austria, Kamptal, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-

Apparently from a very rocky (Gneiss) vineyard.  Light silvery, green/gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose is smoky with limes, and peach.  Some tasters found the nose to be more like burnt rubber.  Medium bodied.  Nice balance.  On the palate, tart limes with slight salinity.  Good finish.  This has some depth to it and it seems to be ageing well.  It should go another five to eight years at this rate.  It drinks well on its own and should work with many foods.  It should go well with Schnitzel or Veal Chops.  

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