Hanzell Vineyards Chardonnay 2015
USA, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Valley
Tasting Notes:
The 2015 is a little reticent to begin, slowing unfurling to reveal lemon tart, apple pie and nectarine notions with hints of honeyed toast, cashews and orange blossoms. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing and elegantly styled with many citrus and stone fruit layers accented by savory suggestions and a satiny texture, finishing long and mineral laced. 3,769 cases produced.
Gran Moraine Pinot Noir 2016
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill Carlton
Tasting Notes:
The 2016 Pinot Noir has a delightfully fresh and vibrant bouquet with raspberry and wild strawberry scents accompanied by floral and cassis notes. The palate is medium-bodied with cherry, raspberry, blueberry, spice and a fine line of acidity. It is well balanced with impressive mineralité and personality.
Vazart-Coquart, "Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru" Champagne & Sparkling Wine NV
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru, Chouilly
Tasting Notes:
This is a racy, young and distinctly yeasty entry that offers excellent complexity on both the nose and the palate with a fine effervescence and ample personality on the crisp, delicate, linear and very dry finish. A lovely, refined and pure effort that is clearly a blanc de blancs in both character and style.
The Hess Collection, Shirtail Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
USA, California, Monterey County
Winemaker's Notes:
A touch tropical, our Chardonnay is crisp and clean, bright with balanced acidity, that lets the signature lemon-lime and a touch of apple flavors of Monterey shine through.
