Chartogne-Taillet

Saint-Thierry Extra Brut #16 Champagne Blend 2016

9.3

We’re sitting outside of Buvette in February and the late afternoon sun is shining; this calls for bubbles! The “Saint-Thierry” Extra Brut #16 is a single vineyard blend of Chardonnay (90%) and Pinot Meunier from the 2016 harvest. Popped and poured, no formal notes. Significant and persistent mousse. Golden apples, peach, lemon, brioche with chalky minerals and fabulous acid. This reacted very well to air; gaining weight and complexity. Long, zippy finish. Disgorged January 2021. — 2 years ago

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Hopes End Wine

Run Away To The Dark Side To A Place Called Port Misery Shiraz Blend 2017

AEL

8.7

Smooth, chocolaty and ripe. Not complex, but satisfying, especially for $11. Points for cost/benefit ratio. Pandemic bottle #16. — 5 years ago

Château Doisy-Daëne

Barsac Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2009

John Zuzek

9.3

Wine #16: Okay, it's not d'Yquem. But it's the next best thing. Wonderful Sauternes paired with the white wine poached pear and Stilton. Beautiful finish. — 9 years ago

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Tanuki Cider

Newtown Pippin

Brandon Boesch

9.5

Tanuki cider. Newton pippin single varietal. Turning into one of my favorite California cider companies. So clean but with enough complexity and funk to make them very interesting. High acid on this one but just outstanding apple flavors and tannins. Worth seeking out these ciders. Batch 2020+21 #16/30 — 2 years ago