NV Trouillard Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, France, Champagne, Wine Review
This is a blend of 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier. Light golden in color with just a touch of copper hues. Nice mousse with plenty of tiny bubbles. The nose is very nice with ginger, toast and minerality. Full bodied. Crisp acidity. On the palate, lemons, char, and slight pears. Long, vibrant finish. This is nice on its own but with all that acidity, it begs for food. It would work with just about any foods. It worked nicely with soft cheeses. drink over three to five years from release date.
2022 Bryn Mawr Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate, USA, Oregon, Willamette, Eola-Amity Hills, Wine Review
Landmark 2021 Pinot Noir, Dierberg Vineyards
2022 EnRoute Pinot Noir Les Pommiers, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River, Wine Review
Part of the Far Niente wine estates. Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is big with raspberries, cherries, black cherries, spice, cola and slight char. Medium to full bodied. Semi-plush texture. On the palate, this is a big Pinot with plenty of fruit. Black cherries, raspberries and some char. Moderate acidity. Long finish. This is very nice on its own and will work with bigger foods such a Salmon in a rich cream sauce. Drink over the next eight to ten years. The score should go up with some longer term cellaring.
NV Guyot-Choppin Champagne Brut, France, Wine Review
Not a wine I remember having before. it is quite good if the price is right. A blend of 60/40 Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Golden in color, clear and bright with a nice mousse. The nose is serious with green apples, brioche and slight match stick. Medium bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, this is crisp and tasty with apples, minerality and slight char. Good finish. This is great on its own and should be very versatile with food. Try to make sure bottles are recent releases and drink over the next few years.
1964 Marey-Monge Romanée St. Vivant, France, Burgundy, Wine Review
2001 Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin, France, Burgundy, Wine Review
Very nice chowing for this bottle which seems to be at peak. Ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is clean and on the more elegant side. Cherries, slight leathery notes, and just a hint of warm earth. Medium bodied. Just a wisp of tannins. Nice balance. On the palate, this has some depth and has a lovely texture. Flavors of cherries with a bit of old wood notes. Good finish. This worked better with food though it was nice on its own. I had a Japanese vegetable soup that paired well. Drink over the next fivve to eight years.








