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1997 J Late Disgorged Brut

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

92 / B-

Tasted by Mike Supple - 19 Dec 2008

Straw yellow with small, delicate bubbles. Very toasty, yeasty, bready aromas around light golden apple, a touch of caramelized pear and raw honey. Dry entry on the palate with silky bubbles. Crisp apple and pear surround honeyed biscuit. Medium bodied with a nice citrus zest finish.

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2007 Saddleback Cellars Pinot Blanc

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

90 / A-

Tasted by Mike Supple - 15 Dec 2008

Bright pale yellow core with a clear rim. Very floral and tropical aromas jump out of the glass: mango, candied flowers, ripe peach and wet stone with a touch of golden delicious apple. Fresh, crisp apples on the front of the palate followed by a touch of orange and tons of mango, all supported by light flint. Medium acidity with a long, lingering finish. This is incredibly easy to drink, yet impressively balanced and complex.

I highly recommend this one for drinking before a meal, with any type of fish or cream sauce dish, or just hanging outside on a warm spring or summer day. Throw a bottle in a cooler, drag to a park and just people watch.

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NV Pierre Gimonnet 1er Cru Cuis Brut

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

88 / B

Tasted by Mike Supple - 15 Oct 2007

Pale lemon color. Sweet candied citrus aromas with ripe golden apple. Although very candied in aromas, the wine is much drier in the mouth. Good creamy mousse, with crisp lemon zest leading into a bright, clean finish.

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