Marimar Estate (Marimar Torres)

Mas Cavalls Doña Margarita Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

9.3

Worth stashing a few bottles. Cool bottle of wine. Pinch of earth. Red fruit. Acidity is there. Just a pup. — 7 days ago

Byron, Ron and 6 others liked this

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

La Grande Dame Brut Champagne Blend 2004

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured to celebrate a pretty cool personal and professional achievement; enjoyed over a two hour period. This particular bottle has been stored in my cellar since release. The 2004 “La Grande Dame” pours a brilliant yellow color with medium+ viscosity and a persistent mousse of fine bubbles. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of golden raspberry, Meyer lemon, some apple, some brioche and nuts; just a touch oxidative. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. However, I feel compelled to share that this gave me the overall impression of a sort of liquid lemon-raspberry custard croissant with shaved almonds on top. It was awesome. The finish was long and there is some palpable density in this wine. So much so that I think these easily have another 10-15 years in them. That being said, this was yummy and I wouldn’t hesitate to enjoy now. — 2 months ago

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