2016 William Fèvre Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume
Sunny, concentrated Premier Cru Chablis
Twelvish
Less potent libations
2012 Ricci Curbastro Satèn Brut Franciacorta
Long bottle aging has rendered it richly nutty
NV Bouvet Signature Crémant de Loire Brut
Great value in a traditional method sparkler
2014 Inman Family OGV Estate Brut Rosé Russian River Valley
Versatile and delicious gastronomy wine
2017 Limerick Lane Rosé Russian River Valley
Serious, savory, and refreshing rosé
2015 Brooks Sparkling Riesling Willamette Valley
Sparkling wine with a craquelure of citrus and salt
Some Lessons on Beauty and Terroir
Arguments and revelations, courtesy of Müller-Catoir’s luminous Rieslings.
2016 Fields Family Wines Syrah Whole Cluster Mokelumne River Lodi
A mix of bright and dark in a whole-cluster Syrah
2014 Château Valtice Vino Z Czech Rivaner Moravia
Moravian white redolent of honey and nut
2015 Foursight Wines Sémillon Charles Vineyard Anderson Valley
Unusual varietal Sémillon from Anderson Valley
2016 Anton Bauer Rosé Feuersbrunn Wagram
A generous rosé of native Zweigelt plus Syrah and Merlot
2013 Ridgeview Blanc de Noirs Brut England
Traditional method sparkler from Sussex, England