2019 Jaffurs Syrah Thompson Vineyard, USA, California, Santa Barbara, Alisos Canyon, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$55.00USD

This was surprisingly tight and after opening, it was recorked and consumed the following  evening.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is deep with black raspberries, milk chocolate, black pepper, slight violets and slight roasted herbs.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, this is drinking nicely but not a huge Syrah.  Plenty of ripeness though.  Flavors of black raspberries, milk chocolate, and spice.  Slight char.  Good finish.  This drinks well on its own and would  work well with spiced meats or fowl.  Drink over the next five to eight years.  

2018 Roland Champion Champagne Grand Cru Special Club, France, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2018
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$90.00USD

This is 100% chardonnay although it is not labelled as Blanc de blanc.  Disgorged May 2023.  Golden in color, clear and bright with a nice  mousse of tiny bubbles.  The nose has baked bread, red apples and slight ginger.  Medium to full bodied.  Good acidity.  nice mouthfeel.  On the palate, this has some depth and complexity.  Flavors of apples with some minerality and slight gingersnap on the finish.  This is lovely on its own and better with food.  It will work with most foods but would be nice with melted brie on toast.  Drink over the next ten years.  

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