Fresh Vibrant Apples

Jacques Selosse

Initial Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

(Disg. 12/14) One of the best bottles of Selosse in recent memory, the coveted 2008 base Initial is an absolute stunner, still incredibly fresh and vibrant with off the charts complexity and captivating Selossien aromatics, a rich, powerful and textural palate with layered minerality and a finish that just doesn’t end. Amazing wine. — 3 months ago

Jan, Scott@Mister and 8 others liked this

Louis Roederer

Brut Premier Champagne Blend

From a btl that was purchased in 2014. This was fresh, vibrant showing citrus, pear, pastry dough with a creamy texture. Excellent btl — 10 months ago

Shay, Ira and 4 others liked this

Paul Bara

Special Club Brut Grand Cru Champagne

Vibrant, and fresh. Flavor has that of fresh apple and berries. Amazing — 3 years ago

Maggie
with Maggie

Stella di Campalto Podere San Giuseppe

Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese 2011

Vibrant, fleshy and absolutely focus.
So fresh and enjoyable
Super long after taste that keeps tingling on your tongue
At peak
Better than 95% of the Brunellos.
— 3 years ago

Severn, Bob and 7 others liked this

Azienda Agricola Valentini

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2020

Pale lemon in color with a light golden hue.

Ripe citrus fruits on the nose with earth and spices.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing apples, ripe citrus fruits, apples, earth, herbs and vegetables.

This 4 year old is drinking very fresh right out of the bottle. Soft, smooth and elegant.

Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food, and gets more complex as it opens up.

A good quality wine, but I expected a little more at this price point.

A great sipping wine, balanced and elegant.

I paired it with cheeses and crackers.

Trebbiano grapes were aged in used large oak barrels for 12 months.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$150.
— 5 months ago

Severn, Jose and 15 others liked this

Dr. F. Weins-Prüm

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Mosel Spätlese Riesling 2001

Shiny and fresh. Good bright fruit. Apricot, apples. With time in glass it’s developed a slightly candied finish — 2 years ago

Eric, Aravind and 3 others liked this

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2019

I'm not typically a big fan of Chardonnay, but this one was delicious. Crisp, fresh, and clean, though the flavors took a while to open up. A couple hours after opening, I tasted some nice yellow apples and ripe pears with just a touch of oak. 100% Chardonnay. 1/30/22. — 3 years ago

Mauro Sebaste

Moscato d'Asti 2022

Bright honey gold with fine frizzante bubbles and a thin white mousse. Wildly aromatic with white flowers, ripe red apples, and fresh white peaches. Medium light palate confirms the nose giving layers of pome, stone fruit, honeysuckle, and honey. Bright, balancing acidity. Long finish. Excellent as a light sipper; shines with spicy dishes, fresh fruit, or sweet barbecue sauces. Drink now, of course. — 6 months ago

Paul and Laura liked this

Mayacamas Vineyards

Mt. Veeder Chardonnay 2019

My new Favorite white, just love mountain fruit! Named for mountain range dividing Napa & Sonoma, old stone winery dug into side of dormant volcano crater in 1889, remained in production ever since. Pale lemon with aromas of Tropical and stone fruit with complex spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and citrus with light oak and nutty tones, fresh and vibrant, well integrated. Long finish ending with fruit and flinty mineral characteristics. Long aging potential. Nice! — 2 years ago

Dawn, Austin and 11 others liked this
John Bratincevic

John Bratincevic

I have never had a white wine that really blew me away…I am going to try this.
John Bratincevic

John Bratincevic

Nuts, the 2019 is not available out here. Just 2020 and possibly 2018. Have you tried those?
Sipping Fine Wine

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John, yes I have had several bottles of the ‘18 (actually bought a case) have none left but the ‘18 should be great with a bit of age on it. Wish I had one left.

Bollinger

Special Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Celebrating tonight with this beautiful bottle of champagne - the first time I’ve ever bought myself champagne! Are they all like this? :) Beautiful golden hue, fine velvety bubbles, with a lovely richness and weight. An engaging depth of aromas and flavours including baked apples, lemon, fresh bread, almonds, with some minerality, salinity, smoke and spice. — 3 years ago

Christy, Debra and 1 other liked this
Debra Copeland

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Love the write up. Sounds like an incredible wine perfect for a great achievement!! Well deserved!
GI Marks

GI Marks

Special wine for a very special occasion. Well done, Christy!