Out of the bottle a lovely fragrance of berries and cherries. The wine was initially very tight, but opened up quickly in about 15 minutes or so. Moderate tannins, with flavors of cherry, raspberry, and a hint of blueberry. Not as complex as a CDP, but very satisfying, and exceeded our expectations for what I expect from Rhone wines at this price point.
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Has become my new "value" sparkler. I am constantly on the lookout for a sparkling wine for casual drinking with non-oenophile friends, or just to have by myself in the evening. Easy to drink. Easier on the wallet. Not overly complex, but satisfying. Tastes of yeast with a little bit of citrus. Not a long lasting flavor, but it's a bargain at $7.99. This is another example of what Aldi and Trader Joe's do: They contract with a winemaker and guarantee a huge purchase in return for a lower price, often on an exclusive basis. It's a good business model. Try this, you might be pleasantly surprised.
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Pleasantly surprising wine that should have been a little past its prime but is drinking beautifully. Out of the bottle was a nose of vanilla and cherries, and the taste brought forth more ripeness to the cherries, more vanilla and a moderate amount of tannins. Not overly complex, what you see (or in this case taste) is what you get, but this bottle more than fullfilled its promise.
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NV Saint Cosme Little James' Basket Press
8/21/2013 - Wine For One wrote: 90 Points
Out of the bottle a lovely fragrance of berries and cherries. The wine was initially very tight, but opened up quickly in about 15 minutes or so. Moderate tannins, with flavors of cherry, raspberry, and a hint of blueberry. Not as complex as a CDP, but very satisfying, and exceeded our expectations for what I expect from Rhone wines at this price point.
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NV Louise d'Estree
12/20/2012 - Wine For One wrote: 85 Points
Has become my new "value" sparkler. I am constantly on the lookout for a sparkling wine for casual drinking with non-oenophile friends, or just to have by myself in the evening. Easy to drink. Easier on the wallet. Not overly complex, but satisfying. Tastes of yeast with a little bit of citrus. Not a long lasting flavor, but it's a bargain at $7.99. This is another example of what Aldi and Trader Joe's do: They contract with a winemaker and guarantee a huge purchase in return for a lower price, often on an exclusive basis. It's a good business model. Try this, you might be pleasantly surprised.
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2009 Hahn Pinot Noir Monterey County
12/11/2012 - Wine For One Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pleasantly surprising wine that should have been a little past its prime but is drinking beautifully. Out of the bottle was a nose of vanilla and cherries, and the taste brought forth more ripeness to the cherries, more vanilla and a moderate amount of tannins. Not overly complex, what you see (or in this case taste) is what you get, but this bottle more than fullfilled its promise.
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