Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
USA, California, Napa
Winemaker's Notes:
We created this wine to be low in tartness yet abundant in tannins, providing impressions of friendly chock richness. The palate enters rich with sweet, ripe tannins, expanding to a greater breadth of refined textures. The flavor profile includes dark chocolate, sweet tobacco, mocha, leather, brown spice, cedar, vanilla and sweet licorice. The primary goodness of this wine is the presence of balance, with a supple texture, approachable grip and a fruit of the earth essence.
Concannon, "Founders" Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
USA, California, San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
This balanced and food-friendly Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon has rich aromas and luscious flavors of intense red cherry, ripe plum and black currant intermingling with hints of cocoa, vanilla and spice.
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.
Piper Heidsieck, "Cuvée 1785 Brut" Champagne & Sparkling Wine NV
France, Champagne
Tasting Notes:
Elegant, with rich base notes of toasted brioche and smoke adding depth, this integrates finely honed acidity, detailed texture and flavors of black cherry puree, apple tarte Tatin, kumquat and grated ginger. Provides a creamy, mineral-tinged finish.
Gérard Bertrand, “Thomas Jefferson”, Brut Champagne & Sparkling Wine 2015
France, Languedoc-Roussillon
Winemaker's Notes:
The Chenin and Chardonnay grapes bring texture and balance, with the Chardonnay also providing the fine bubbles. The Chenin adds vivacity, and enhances the crémant's impressive longevity. Cremant Thomas Jefferson reveals a beautiful, golden yellow robe. Complex, aromatic nose revealing hints of white flower, with hints of honey, green apple and toast. Crisp, elegant structure on the palate, where the fine texture of the bubbles complements the wine naturally.