Wines o’ the times
Fairview 2011 La Beryl Blanc (500mL)
Fairview 2011 La Beryl Blanc 100% Chenin Blanc | Alc: 14% – Dessert Wine Paarl, South Africa Winemaker’s notes: Intense tropical fruit on the nose at first. Delicate spice notes and moskonfyt (raisin jam) show with time in the glass. Sultana and litchi linger on the palate with warming cinnamon and red apple. The mouthfeel … Read more
Dönnhoff 2011 Oberhäuser Brücke Riesling Spätlese
Dönnhoff 2011 Oberhäuser Brücke Riesling Spätlese 100% Riesling | Alc: 8.5% – Sweet, Light and Fruity Nahe, Germany Winemaker’s notes: Dönnhoff’s monopole site along the river, in which the soil visibly changes in the space of about 100 yards – four times. The past few years it has given Helmut’s weightiest wines. Amazing: from these 2.5 … Read more
Domaine du Pas St. Martin 2007 Saumur Brut
This is a fun and luxurious wine! Made from pure Chenin Blanc grapes, this is a rich, sumptuous sparkler created in western France and stored for several years in ancient caves that were secretly used by Protestant monks in the middle ages. It’s almost painfully delightful – the Saumur Brut (aka Domaine du Pas St. … Read more
German Gilabert Cava Brut Nature
The German Gilabert is a classic Cava with upfront tart apple and floral notes on the nose. On the palate it becomes more complex, with flavors reminiscent of an white burgundy, apple, lemon rind and honey. It has light, small bubbles that go down smoothly. Everyone loves this. I love it. You smile when drinking … Read more
NV Riondo NW Select Prosecco
“This effusively fruity, light-bodied offering offers terrific floral notes, persistent effervescence, and a clean, delicate finish. There is not much body or weight in this crystal clean, pure, sparkling white. It is an ideal aperitif to enjoy – an amazing Prosecco” 90 pts. – Wine Advocate
