2023 Domaine des Aubuisières Vouvray Cuvée de Silex, France, Loire, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Grade: 
Current Price: 
$20.00USD

This was not a proper bottle.  It had a lot of froth and bubbles and there should not have been any.  My pour was one of the first and no off flavors were detected that might have suggested refermentation in the bottle, but the amount of bubbles was for too much to just  be trapped CO2.  Others who sampled from farther into the bottle noted off flavors and lots of "crud" in the bottle.  Not sure how prevalent this will be, but buyer beware.  

2020 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Wachenheimer Rechbächel Riesling, Germany, Pfalz, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2020
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$53.00USD

This labeled Trocken on the back label.  Golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has some peach along with wet rock/minerality.  Medium bodied.  A strong backbone of acidity.  On the palate, this is crisp with some peach and plenty of depth.  This is still young and will  no doubt develop more complexity with good cellaring but it is delicious now.  Great on its own, this is very food friendly and would no doubt benefit from some food to work with the acidity.  Thai food seems like a natural match.  Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.  

2023 Rombauer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, USA, California, Wine Reeview

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$24.00USD

This is a blend of 73% Sonoma County and 27% Napa County.  Light green/gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with yellow grapefruit and guava.  Clean.  Light to medium bodied.  Nice texture.  Good balance.  On the palate, the tart grapefruit comes thru (in a good way) with a bit of guava.  Nice finish.  This drinks well on its own and will work well with lighter foods.  Fish Tacos would be a nice match.  Drink over the next few years.  

2022 Carlisle The Derivative White, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$33.00USD

One of my favorite white wine values.  This is a blend of 81% Semillon and 19% Muscadelle from Rossi and Pagani Ranch in Sonoma.  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has lemon, honey, and slight peach.  Medium bodied.  Slightly heavy texture.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is lively with good lemon fruit and some minerality.  Long finish.  This is delightful on its own and will work well with all but the heaviest of foods.  It would pair nicely with Fried Chicken or Chicken salad.  Drink over the next ten years.  

Pages

Pages