2016 George Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau
It has arrived (it always does)
Twelvish
Less potent libations
Wines and ciders under 13% alcohol, many much lower.
2015 Y. Rousseau Old Vines Colombard Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Focused, precise, but wearing the mantle of old-vine wisdom
NV Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne
Sharp pink berries mingling with brioche and bread
2015 Domaine les Chenevières Mâcon-Villages
“Substantial but not creamy…”
1996 Duck Pond Cellars XX Blanc de Noir Brut Willamette Valley
“A forgotten cache…”
2012 Frank Family Vineyards Blanc de Blancs Carneros
“Blistering mouthful…”
2007 Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvée Brut Carneros
“Toast plus fruit…”
NV Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs Carneros
“Fruity and honeyed…”
NV Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Blancs Carneros
“Green apple piquancy…”
NV Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut Sonoma County
“Citrus and bread…”
NV Taittinger Prestige Rosé Champagne
“Biscuit and fruit…”
NV Taittinger Brut La Française Champagne
“Cleansing and toasty…”