Levain (Mpls)
Tasted Sunday, May 15, 2011 by rocknroller with 668 views
The tasting group gathered at Levain to do a blind tasting of pinots form around the world paired with Chef Adam's wonderful tasting menu. As it turned out, we had a decidedly domestic spin. There were two tables of around 8 people with only a few wines shared across the tables.
Great evening with fine wines, elegant food, and lively conversations. It is always educational and often humbling to taste blind, this was no exception. Thanks to Craig for organizing this!!
2007 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Private Reserve 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
No specific notes, but this was nice, did not strike me as overly oaked.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2008 François Chidaine Montlouis-sur-Loire Clos Habert 93 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Montlouis-sur-Loire
Medium gold color. Delightful nose of ripe fruits, tropicals of mango, guava, pineapple as well as some citrus and apple pie. The fruit is fresh and lively on the palate, not cloying or overtly sweet, instead its tangy and dances on the tongue. What a fun wine! Now I remember why i used to drink Chenin more!
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
NV Charles Ellner Champagne Grande Réserve Brut 92 Points
France, Champagne
This was the best bottle yet of this. Really nice nose, bread dough, pear, citrus and minerals. The palate is showing fresh, lively fruits, citrus, and green tree fruits, nice minerality, dough. The palate is really clean, shows impeccable balance and a medium plus finish.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue