Archive for June 30th, 2008

Two sides of the county line

Posted in June 30th, 2008

by Ray in California, Carneros, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Sparkling Dry

Mumm Napa Napa Valley Devaux Ranch Methode Traditionnelle 2002
There’s lots of citrus with a hint of the zest and a touch of alcohol. The grapes are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and the wine was aged 3 years on the lees. P&B in Rutherford 12.5% $30 at the winery Mumm
Gloria Ferrer, Carneros, Vintage Reserve, Royal Cuvee, [...]

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Sparkling in the pink

Posted in June 30th, 2008

by Ray in California

Domaine Chandon etoile Rose
The house style is one of forward fruit and a soft profile. Likewise with this wine in a copper color. The fruit source for this wine is 56% from Sonoma and 44% from Napa. After primary ferment this wine was put in the bottle for its secondary ferment in 2001 and aged [...]

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