Tasting Notes for EMichels

Rich caramel nose; Beautiful transparency; Perfectly bright and light yet incredible depth of flavor; Raspberry; Ripe strawberry; Long, perfectly smooth finish; Excellent

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N.V. Nominé Renard Champagne Brut Champagne Blend (view label images)

4/1/2024 - EMichels wrote:

92 points

Delicious; Bright; Good depth and weight; Medium bubbles: Very, very nice

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Red

2020 Sabelli-Frisch Mission Marina Somers Vineyard Lodi Mokelumne River (view label images)

3/16/2024 - EMichels wrote:

93 points

Excellent transparency; Beautiful full fruit - ripe and richly flavored yet perfectly balanced; Nose has a bit of earth; Really beautiful wine

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Joseph Perrier Champagne Brut Chardonnay (view label images)

3/10/2024 - EMichels wrote:

89 points

Heavy lemon profile; Very bright

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Rosé

2021 de Négoce OG N.366 Rosé Santa Ynez Valley Grenache (view label images)

3/8/2024 - EMichels wrote:

89 points

Considerable improvement on day two

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White

2019 Paetra Pinot Blanc Coast Range Willamette Valley (view label images)

3/2/2024 - EMichels wrote:

86 points

Super sharp; Lemon acid; Hard to get past it

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Champagne Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Cuis Chardonnay (view label images)

3/1/2024 - EMichels wrote:

89 points

Solid but lacking complexity; Fruit forward with citrus/lemon; Solid medium weight bubbles

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Red

2011 Scholium Project Androkteinos Hudson Vineyard Napa Valley Syrah (view label images)

2/11/2024 - EMichels wrote:

90 points

Pickle juice; Significant amount of fine sediment; Interesting

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Red

2020 Sabelli-Frisch Mission Marina Somers Vineyard Lodi Mokelumne River (view label images)

2/5/2024 - EMichels wrote:

92 points

Great transparency; Ripe candied cherry; Delicious

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Red

2016 Elio Grasso Dolcetto d'Alba Dei Grassi (view label images)

1/13/2024 - EMichels wrote:

89 points

Cranberry; Dark cherry; Cola; Medium body; Medium finish

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Orange

2011 La Castellada Collio Ribolla Gialla (view label images)

1/7/2024 - EMichels wrote:

Same as prior note. Lacking interest and liveliness; Better the second day but still not something I would purchase again

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Red

2019 Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne (view label images)

11/25/2023 - EMichels wrote:

89 points

Nice black cherry note; Medium weight; Good clarity

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Red

2015 Joseph Swan Vineyards Pinot Noir Solas Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/5/2023 - EMichels wrote:

84 points

Pickle juice

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Red

2020 Jean Foillard Morgon Gamay (view label images)

10/27/2023 - EMichels wrote:

83 points

Really unpleasant - I nearly dumped this out several times but kept putting it back in the frodge for another day; Eventually drank it but this was a funky barnyard mess for days; Heavy secondary fermentation; Had another similar Morgan from another producer the same week that was equally bad - maybe it’s time to start using a bit of sulfur again in Beaujolais?

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Red

2019 Paul et Marie Jacqueson Mercurey 1er Cru les Velley Pinot Noir (view label images)

10/26/2023 - EMichels wrote:

90 points

Solid and straightforward mid-weight example; Doesn’t jump out

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Pierre Gerbais Champagne Grains de Celles Extra Brut Champagne Blend (view label images)

10/26/2023 - EMichels wrote:

89 points

Solid but not as great as recent alternatives; Apple cider; Strong bubbles

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Pierre Moncuit Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Pierre Moncuit-Delos Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (view label images)

10/25/2023 - EMichels wrote:

91 points

Full fruit/brioche; Strong mid-size bubbles; Clean; Delicious

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2020 Faiveley Mercurey La Framboisière Pinot Noir (view label images)

10/25/2023 - EMichels wrote:

91 points

Clean full fruit with a tart edge; Delicious

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Nominé Renard Champagne Brut Champagne Blend (view label images)

10/24/2023 - EMichels wrote:

92 points

Rich, full profile; Full bubbles; Delicious and excellent value

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Compagnie Champenoise Champagne Archibald Champagne Blend (view label images)

10/22/2023 - EMichels wrote:

88 points

Solid champagne; A bit sweet but otherwise straight up the middle; Good bubbles; Great value

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Red

2021 Alain Jeanniard Bourgogne Côte d'Or Pinot Noir (view label images)

10/21/2023 - EMichels wrote:

87 points

Super tight day one; Improved on day two but still a pretty generic example

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White - Sparkling

2014 Louis Nicaise Champagne Cuvée Louis par Laure Champagne Blend (view label images)

10/20/2023 - EMichels wrote:

91 points

Bright, rich fruit; Great weight; Green apple finish; Medium bubbles; Very nice

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Red

2021 Jean-Claude Lapalu Côte de Brouilly Gamay (view label images)

10/19/2023 - EMichels wrote:

87 points

I’m with MKS83. Not flawed but not very enjoyable.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Alain Edouard Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut EPC Chardonnay (view label images)

10/17/2023 - EMichels wrote:

90 points

Sharp acid; Medium yeasty; Stromg very fine bubbles; Green apple on the finish

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Red

2014 Joseph Swan Vineyards Pinot Noir Great Oak Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

10/12/2023 - EMichels wrote:

87 points

Pickle juice

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White

2019 de Négoce Chardonnay OG N.174 Russian River Valley (view label images)

10/11/2023 - EMichels wrote:

88 points

Rich profile

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Red

2020 Sabelli-Frisch Mission Marina Somers Vineyard Lodi Mokelumne River (view label images)

9/22/2023 - EMichels wrote:

94 points

Excellent depth and transparency; Deep perfectly ripe cherry; Fresh yet complex; Consistent on day one and day two; Beautiful

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Red

2018 Francesco Versio Dogliani Dolcetto (view label images)

9/16/2023 - EMichels wrote:

85 points

A bit rough; Lacking fruit; did open somewhat over 3 hours

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Red

2011 Congruence Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Coombsville (view label images)

9/10/2023 - EMichels wrote:

93 points

Deep ripe fruit; Black olive; Raison; Excellent depth and interest

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Red

2018 de Négoce Pinot Noir OG N.48 Russian River Valley (view label images)

8/30/2023 - EMichels wrote:

86 points

An odd bottle - showed candied/overripe; Unlike prior bottles

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Red

2020 Sabelli-Frisch Zweigelt Milk Fed 4 Mokelumne Glen Vineyard Lodi Mokelumne River (view label images)

8/27/2023 - EMichels wrote:

An odd one - huge amounts of sediment - a bit course on day one after not preparing for it; after standing up for 48 hours to settle the sediment it tasted exactly like Welch’s gape juice

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Red

2019 Joseph Swan Vineyards Valdiguié Northern Sonoma (view label images)

8/27/2023 - EMichels wrote:

88 points

Improved materially with 24 hours.

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Rosé - Sparkling

N.V. Famille Moussé Champagne 'Rosé Éffusion' Extra Brut Champagne Blend (view label images)

8/25/2023 - EMichels wrote:

88 points

Quite sweer - heavy strawberry; Somewhat flat overall profile

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White

2021 Halter Ranch Viognier Paso Robles (view label images)

8/25/2023 - EMichels wrote:

90 points

Rich fruit - melon, tropical notes; Medium weight; Freat acid edge; Nice

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Red

2019 de Négoce Pinot Noir OG N.24 Carneros (view label images)

8/18/2023 - EMichels wrote:

87 points

A bit flat; Somewhat darker profile

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Red

2019 de Négoce Pinot Noir OG N.307 Hyde Vineyard Carneros (view label images)

8/16/2023 - EMichels wrote:

93 points

Perfect balance; Juicy fresh fruit; not especially complex but shows some of the best of what CA Pinot can offer; Made me think of a perfect Ai-Vy Bon Climat; Excellent

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2022 de Négoce Sauvignon Blanc OG N.347 Limestone Coast (view label images)

8/16/2023 - EMichels wrote:

92 points

Beautiful passion fruit nose; Great balance; Delicious

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Red

2019 de Négoce Cabernet Sauvignon OG N.385 Napa Valley (view label images)

8/13/2023 - EMichels wrote:

89 points

Heavy brown sugar; Soft overall profile; Drink young