️ Montalcino, Toscana, Italy
✔️ 산지오베제 100%
✔️ 우아한 루비 컬러
✔️ 시작부터 굉장히 복합적인 향의 레이어가 느껴짐
✔️ 잔 주위로 풍부하게 퍼지는 체리•블랙베리•레드베리 향
✔️ 오픈하자마자 얼씨한 미네랄리티가 바로 느껴지고, 풍부한 오크•가죽 향도 좋았음
✔️ 1시간 병 브리딩 한 후에 마셨는데도 1.5시간까지 덜 풀린 타닌이 이 사이에 꽤 남고, 산미도 덜 올라와서 더 열려야겠다 싶었음
✔️ 2시간 후부터 타닌이 풀리면서 벨벳같은 질감이 느껴지고, 발사믹 피니쉬도 특히 매력적이었음
다음엔 마시기 두 시간 전에 오픈해야지 — 6 months ago
Cedric Bouchard makes some of the most singular, vinous and terroir expressive wines in Champagne which is even taken to the next level in his prized and ultra rare cuvée, La Bolorée. 2015 was a particularly great vintage for Bouchard and every cuvée I’ve tried has been fantastic. La Bolorée, 100% Pinot Blanc from 50+ year-old vines on limestone soils, is powerful, detailed and multidimensional showing layer upon layer of rich orchard fruit, white flowers and salty minerals. Just my 4th time having this bottling, but it is always a special drinking experience. We did not decant, but drank from Zalto Burgundy which somehow didn’t break on a boat 😅
— 2 years ago
100% tempranillo, aged in oak for 2 years. Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, spice and herb notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with notes of oak and black pepper notes. Fine soft tannins, great balance with acidity, long finish ending with fruit, vanilla, oak and slight earthy spice character. Will age short term! — 4 months ago
Fun sparkling gamay…total crowd pleaser — 6 months ago
Blend of 84% Cab Sauv, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec and 3% Cab Franc sourced from estate-owned vineyards, aged 24 months in 100% new French oak. Deep Ruby, dark fruits, spice, complex nose. On the palate flavors of rich berry fruits, spice and vanilla oak, well structured harmonious wine. Fine soft rich tannins, long finish ending with fruit, tobacco and sweet earthy tones. Tasting great, young and juicy, should easily last another couple of decades+ in the bottle. Wow! — 2 years ago
Another outstanding vintage of this CdR classic. 100% Syrah. Deep ruby color. Bright aromas of blackberry, blueberry, kirsch and bacon fat. Fruit forward palate notes ripe plum and black currant with distinctive notes of vanilla, black pepper and grilled herbs. Touch of graphite and saline on the medium-plus luxurious finish. Creamy texture and smooth tannins. Outstanding quality and consistency for the price. — 4 months ago
Absolutely pimp — 9 months ago
2019 vintage. Best of the Reserves from Trader Joe’s and good value. Medium bodied full flavored dark berry soft palate well rounded vino. — 2 years ago
Jeffrey Woo
Light golden hue. Aromas of almond, apple, citrus, peach, pear, yeast. Medium body with high acidity. Lengthy finish. Balanced and beautiful expression of Champagne-style sparkler from California. 100% Chardonnay. — 3 months ago