Time to drink these up. Nose was nice with some bread and lemon notes. Palate had good depth at first, but faded quickly and was getting thin by the finish. Citrus notes and good acidity. An enjoyable bottle, but reaching the end of the drinking window.
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I did not get that rather heady Wine Spectator score; however, this is a well-crafted sparkler that is drinking well now. Upon opening, it wasa little light-weight, showing muted crisp apple, bread, yeast, and touch of spice. It took a good hour for these aromas and favors to open up, by which time this was drinking very well indeed. I would keep some for another year or so to se how it evolves, but it is vey good now, with some air.
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8/25/2014 - v0max wrote: 86 Points
Kind of disappointing. Not a whole lot of flavors; I remember it being a lot more complex when tasting it two years ago.
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4/6/2014 - Grenik Likes this wine: 90 Points
Time to drink these up. Nose was nice with some bread and lemon notes. Palate had good depth at first, but faded quickly and was getting thin by the finish. Citrus notes and good acidity. An enjoyable bottle, but reaching the end of the drinking window.
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1/1/2014 - Haggis Likes this wine: 89 Points
I did not get that rather heady Wine Spectator score; however, this is a well-crafted sparkler that is drinking well now. Upon opening, it wasa little light-weight, showing muted crisp apple, bread, yeast, and touch of spice. It took a good hour for these aromas and favors to open up, by which time this was drinking very well indeed. I would keep some for another year or so to se how it evolves, but it is vey good now, with some air.
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8/17/2013 - Bottledrainer wrote: 93 Points
Pale in color but colorful in aroma. Wonderful muted fruit up front with long finish of buttered bread. Hard to believe this is ten years old.
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2/20/2013 - pjbeans Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very nice! Nice acidity and freshness with just a touch of brioche and chalk
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