Rarecat Al Fresco Tasting
Rarecat Central
Tasted Thursday, September 18, 2025 by Canoehead with 30 views
Introduction
Al Fresco Lunch with Sharon Harris et amis
Flight 1 (4 Notes)
Closing
A sumptuous lunch with delightful company and terrific wines. Thank you Sharon for a lovely afternoon and the opportunity to taste your delicious wines with great food!
2023 Rarecat Blanc de Barbera Extra Brut 92 Points
USA, California
Pale peach in color. Vibrant small bubbles. Lovely bouquet dried apricot and white blossoms. Broad palate of stone fruits, blanched almonds and a kiss of caramel. Medium plus body. Great mouthfeel and a lingering finish. Excellent with homemade hummus and lentil/walnut/garlic pate. Who would have guessed Barbera as the source grape?!? Can't wait to try the Champagne method.
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2023 Rarecat Rosé Jennifer 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
Pale salmon hue. Pronounced nose of savoury red fruit. Just past bone dry. Provencal but ultimately its own expression of place. Dried sour cherries and orange peel on the palate. Medium bodied and bright acidity in check. Paired with baked feta and olives and figs but this is a wine for finding an outdoor perch with dappled sunlight and worthy company. well made.
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2023 Château du Seuil Sauvignon Blanc Graves Blanc Rarecat 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves
Possibly one of the best Bordeaux blancs I've ever experienced. Medium yellow hue. Pronounced savoury rich nose of baked stone fruits, toasted almonds and delicate white flowers. Seamless palate of ripe peach, apricots, vanilla shortbread, almond butter and a lovely light oily texture (from the Semillon?). The balance is well done - acidity just stays above the weight of the fruit and alcohol. Medium plus finish. Would be perfect with seared scallops or sauteed prawns in a lime garlic butter.
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2023 Rarecat Pinot Noir 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Dark ruby. Slighty chilled for al fresco dining. Inviting aromatics of ripe bing cherry and red plum. Rich palate of cherry, plum, and butter cookie. Seamless body with a medium plus finish. There's oak treatment here but its well-managed. One hour later and this was next-level delicious.
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