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Acorn Allegrini Atlas Peak Balletto Benziger Blandy's Bodega Navarro Correas Bollinger Bonterra Burgans Chronicle d'Arenberg Domaine Carneros Domaine de la Mordoree Dow's Dr. Loosen Famega Fonseca Foppiano Foxen Glen Ellen Innocent Bystander Kendall-Jackson Korbel Madeira Wine Company Martin Codax Masi Merryvale Mulderbosch Napa Cellars Navarro Vineyards Noceto Paul Hobbs Reynoso Roederer Estate Ruggeri Sawyer Cellars Sbragia Shed Horn Sonoma State Wine Business Institute St. James Trinchero Winery Vietti Wildhurst William Fevre
Tag Archives: Bollinger
Bollinger La Grande Annee 2000
Bollinger, Champagne, La Grande Annee, Brut 2000 The nose is nutty, featuring dried fruits, oranges with brown spices and a note of mushrooms sauteed in butter. In the mouth this vintage is elegant, with subtle orange and apple flavors, and long, … Continue reading
Wines of British Airways first class
During a trip to Italy and Slovenia we had the opportunity to sample a number of delicious wines while in the care of BA. First up was a tasting of 2 bubblies in the lounge at Heathrow. Pol Roger, Champagne, … Continue reading
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Love that Bolly
Bollinger, Champagne, Special Cuvee Brut nv This wine is typically quite complex with earthy notes that are not always embraced by those who favor more fruit-forward styles of sparkling. While I’m a fan of fruit too, I love the multitude … Continue reading