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White - Sparkling
3/25/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
91 points
fine bubble stream. light gold, in color. initial aromas of tangelo, red apple, toast. then opening to peach, green pear, lime, lemon, citrus peel, zest, mineral. juicy, with pear and citrus, with a fine mousse on the finish.

consume: now - 2031
Rosé - Sparkling
3/23/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
90 points
blend: 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay

slow, fine bubble stream. intense salmon, in color. cherry, strawberry, orange peel, lemon pith, grapefruit, lime, nuts, toast, mineral. bright, round, lemon cream, on the finish.

consume: now - 2027
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White - Sparkling
2020 J Vineyards & Winery Cuvée 20 Russian River Valley Champagne Blend (view label images)
3/18/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
89 points
blend: 50% Chardonnay, 49% Pinot Noir,1% Meunier

rapid bubble stream. yellow, in color. golden apple, raspberry, mango, lemon, citrus pith, lemon peel, ginger, brioche. bright, creamy, honey, on a crisp finish.

consume: now - 2025
White - Sparkling
3/15/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
90 points
blend: 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier, and 10% Chardonnay

fine bubble stream. straw, in color. yellow flowers and butter. citrus notes of oranges and lemons. almonds, brioche, saline, minerals on the palate. apple juice, orange peel, on a youthful finish.

consume: now - 2026
White - Sparkling
3/13/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
89 points
small, slow moving bubble stream. yellow, in color. initial aromas of lime, ginger. opening with lemon, grapefruit, quince, pear, almonds, brioche, a touch of honey. citrus peel, linear acidity on a steely dry finish.

consume: now to 2025
White - Sparkling
3/8/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
90 points
blend: 93% Chardonnay, 7% Pinot Noir

vintages: 50% 2020, 50% Reserves (2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014)

several thin bubble streams. white gold, light yellow, in color. initial aromas of white flowers, nougat, citrus. opening up with green apple, sliced red apple, lime, lemon, white peach, mineral, chalk. youthful mousse, creamy, crisp apple, on a dry finish.
White - Sparkling
3/3/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
92 points
rapid bubble stream. light straw, light gold, in color. initial aromas of citrus, dinner roll and yeast. with time the wine opened up with lime, tangelo, lemon zest, golden peach, yeast, cream. yellow apple, citrus mousse, on the finish.
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White - Sparkling
2/26/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
91 points
fine bubble stream. yellow, light straw, in color. white flowers, peach, warm pear, tangerine, lemon, yellow apple, herb, spice, brioche, mineral. rich citrus mousse, cinnamon pear dessert, sharp acidity, on the finish.
White - Sparkling
2/25/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
90 points
blend: 60% of the 2018 vintage, 40% reserve wines

accelerated bubble stream. yellow, light straw, in color. white flowers, apricot, peach, lemon confit, tangerine, apple, brioche, almonds, smokiness, mineral. frothing mousse, the initial bite into an apple, orange peel, on a complex finish.
White - Sparkling
2/20/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
91 points
rapid jet bubble stream. yellow, straw, in color. tangerine, lime, lemon oil, white peach, citrus pith, bruised yellow apple, almonds, bread sticks, chalk, mineral. white peach, toasted almonds, saline, textured on the finish.
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White - Sparkling
2/20/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
88 points
base vintage: 2013
blend: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir

scattered bubble stream. golden, straw, in color. yellow flowers, green apple, red apple, tangerine pith, lemon peel, lime juice, warm brioche. bread dough, tangelo, lemon tart, sharp acidity, on the finish.
White - Sparkling
2/15/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
92 points
blend: 58% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir

fine, rapid, bubble stream. golden, straw, in color. honeysuckle, tangerine, lime, apricot, mango, citrus zest, lemon pith, wam brioche, caramel, cocoa, yeast, mineral, chalk. apricot, buttered toast, nuts, fine mousse, on a citrus-driven finish.
White - Sparkling
2/5/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
91 points
rapid thin bubble stream. light straw, in color. honeysuckle, apple, pear, peach, tangerine, lime, citrus zest, pastry, almonds, chalk, mineral. fresh, sweet mousse, racy acidity, linear, sharp, on a long finish.
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White - Sparkling
2/4/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
89 points
fine small rapid bubble stream. light copper, in color. fresh flowers, raspberry, lemon, tangelo, toasted hazelnuts, pastry shell, honey. the wine is fresh, youthful with bright acidity, with a lemon peel finish.

blend: 100% Pinot Noir
White - Sparkling
1/24/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
92 points
fine rapid stream. light white gold, in color. tangerine, red apple, lime, citrus pith, lemon peel, warm peach, raspberry, breadsticks, chalk. citrus mousse, tangy citrus, black cherry, fresh, elegant acidity, on the finish.

blend: 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 5% Meunier
White - Sparkling
1/13/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
88 points
jet stream of fine bubbles. light straw, in color. cherry, raspberry, tangerine, red apple, almonds, toast, pepper, mineral. citrus, cherry cola, on bone-dry finish.

blend: 100% Pinot Noir, with 50% reserve wines
White - Sparkling
1/10/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
89 points
thin bubble stream. light gold, in color. flowers, chamomile, plum, raspberry, pear, apricot, apple, tangerine, lemon, citrus peel, pastry, honey, spice, pepper, yeast. Creamy mousse, tangerine, lemon peel, raspberry, on the finish.

blend: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
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White - Sparkling
1/4/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
91 points
fine, slow bubble steam. white gold, in color.
apple, peach, nectarine, cherry, red berry juice, apricot, lime, toasted almonds, sourdough, mineral. sourdough aroma, crisp, crunchy apple, on the finish.
White - Sparkling
1/1/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
91 points
Delicate bubble stream. Light straw, silver, in the color. yellow flowers, pear, white peach, apple, lemon, marzipan, brioche, vanilla, mineral. rich mousse, tangy citrus, almond skin, saline, on the finish.
White - Sparkling
7/2/2021 - affordableCollector wrote:
91 points
Scattered fine bubble stream. Yellow-gold, in color. Lime, limeade, tangy citrus, lemon candy, pear skin, crunchy green apple, citrus zest, mineral. After an hour, cream sensation develops. Dry, abundant of acid, citrus peel, on the finish.
White - Sparkling
1/1/2024 - affordableCollector wrote:
90 points
fine bubble stream. light gold, in color. white flowers, pear, white peach, mirabelle plum, lime, lemon, almonds, pepper, brioche, butter, mineral. creamy, citrus peel, sharp acidity, tart fruit, on the finish.

Blend: 37% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier. 70% of reserve wines.

Billecart-Salmon second label.
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White - Sparkling
5/22/2018 - affordableCollector wrote:
90 points
Scattered fine bubbles. Medium yellow, in color. Yellow apple, brioche, biscuits, baked bread, lemon. Creamy and yeasty finish.
White - Sparkling
3/31/2018 - affordableCollector wrote:
88 points
Small bubble stream. Light straw, in color.
Lemon, pear, tangerine, almond, toast, chalk, mineral. Creamy citrus finish.
White - Sparkling
12/28/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
92 points
steady bubble stream. golden straw, in color.
white flowers, lime, grapefruit, lemon, citrus oil, citrus peel, mango, crunchy apple, ginger, almond skin, toast, saline. pastry cream, ginger, chalky, racy acidity, on the finish.
White - Sparkling
2/15/2019 - affordableCollector wrote:
92 points
slow bubble stream. light golden, in color.
yeast, subtle citrus, toast. amazing length, on a rich finish.
White - Sparkling
9/23/2020 - affordableCollector wrote:
92 points
Fine bubble stream. Light gold, in color. Pear, apple, lemon, citrus peel, hazelnut, brioche, cream, mineral. vibrant acidity. Cream, citrus, drive the finish.
White - Sparkling
3/31/2018 - affordableCollector wrote:
91 points
Steady fine bubbles. Lemon, yellow, in color.
Pear, lemon, citrus zest, almond, mineral. Rich, delicious, lasting finish.
Red
12/10/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
92 points
blend: 95% Merlot, 5% Muscat

scarlet, dark plum, in color. initial aromas of smoky wood, blackberry followed by plum, raspberry, dark cherry, green vegetable, herbs, dark chocolate, spice, cinnamon, fruitcake. raspberry, cassis, juicy, spice, tight tannins, on the finish.
White - Sparkling
12/9/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
93 points
steady bubble stream. white gold, in color. pear, grapefruit, lime, lemon, nectarine, peach, biscuits, yogurt, chalk, flint, mineral. citrus driven mousse, warm brioche, creamy texture, on a enjoyable finish.

love the aroma of creamy citrus this champagne delivers.

based on current release, consume: now to 2029.
Red
N.V. Left Bend Winery Mashup V7 Santa Cruz Mountains Red Blend (view label images)
12/6/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
93 points
solera started 2010, vintage range 2010-2019

blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Syrah, 10% of Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot

scarlet, ruby, in color. blackberry. dark cherry, raspberry, turned earth, black pepper, spice, graphite, savory, cedar.

rich dark fruits, berry juice , textured tannins, on the finish.

consume: now to 2035
Red
12/5/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
93 points
ruby, in the color. rose, cranberry, red currant, white pepper, anise, wet earth, herbal, pine sap, spice, savory, tea. cranberry, strawberry, dark cherry, black tea, mineral, grained tannins, on the finish.
White - Sparkling
12/5/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
92 points
disgorged: July 2018

fine bubble stream. light gold, in color. fresh peach, bruised pear, crunchy apple, red apple skin, sour lemon, lime, citrus peel, chalky, mineral, brioche, caramel. lime, citrus zest, frothing mousse, nice acidity finishes it off.
White - Sparkling
4/14/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
91 points
base vintage: 2019

expressive bubble stream. light gold, in color. red apple, green apple, pear, lime, lemon pith, brioche, mineral. warm biscuit, rich mousse, grippy acidity, on the finish.
White - Sparkling
2010 Caraccioli Cellars Brut Cuvée Santa Lucia Highlands Champagne Blend (view label images)
6/6/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
90 points
fine bubble stream. golden straw, in color. tangerine, lemon, citrus peel, green apple, yellow peach, brioche, cream, caramel, mineral. creamy citrus, rich mousse, lime zest, caramel, on the finish.
White - Sparkling
6/19/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
91 points
fine bubble stream. light gold, in color. green apple, yellow peach, lime, grapefruit, lemon pith, brioche, almond skin, citrus peel, cream, mineral. fine mousse, creamy citrus, brioche, on the finish.
White - Sparkling
2/17/2022 - affordableCollector wrote:
90 points
Fine bubble streams. Light gold, in color. Lemon, pear, yellow peach, red apple, rainier cherry, lime, citrus pith, fig spread, toast, mineral, lime peel. Crisp pear, citrus, linear focused, on the finish.
Red
10/22/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
90 points
crimson, magenta, in color.
dark cherry, raspberry, fig, earth, nutmeg, baking spice.
juicy red fruit, spice cake, on the finish.

90 points - enjoy the red fruit finish, the acidity is not over the top.
Rosé
10/18/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
91 points
rich salmon, light orange, in color.
freshly cut rose petals, strawberry, melon, watermelon juice, lemon, citrus pith, lime peel. tart cherry, abundant acid, on a lemon peel finish.
Red
10/15/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
90 points
brick red, in color. blackberry, red currants, earth, mushrooms, black pepper, herbs, savory, cinnamon, spice, coffee.
Red
10/10/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
92 points
dark purple core, magenta rim, in the color.
blackberry, blueberry, plum, dark berry jam, spice, black pepper, tobacco, vanilla. full body, juicy black fruit, pepper, menthol, on the finish.
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Red
10/5/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
87 points
garnet, bricking, in color. dark cherry, black currant, cassis, spice, chocolate, cedar, vanilla. the aromas of this wine establish itself, though the wine finishes with an alcohol kick that is not pleasant.
Red
10/2/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
91 points
dirty red, garnet, in color. bacon, savory, smoked meats, blackpepper, tapenade, currants, balsamic, soy sauce, dried herbs, brett. saturday morning bacon drizzled in maple syrup, spices, green olive, on the finish.
White - Sparkling
10/2/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
90 points
several fine bubble streams. deep straw, in color.

lemon, bruised apple, lime, citrus pith, citrus peel, pear, bread loaf, yeast. creamy mouse, warmed pear, warm bread, layered acidity, on the finish.
Red
10/1/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
93 points
blend: 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre

dark ruby, garnet rim, in color.blackberry, currants, raspberry, warm earth, black pepper, spice, savory meat, olive, fennel, coffee, leather.

bold, rich, savory, olive, licorice, currants, spicy, on the finish.

solid wine, the vineyard manager handed me this bottle, this guy knows his grapes.
White
10/1/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
90 points
deep straw, in color.

blend:
40% Jaquère, 30% Roussanne, 20% Malvoisie, 10% Mondeuse Blanche

honeysuckle, apricot, pear, grapefruit, green apple, white peach, honey, mixed nuts, mineral, lees. touch of sugar, creamy, pear, peach, bright acidity, on a lasting finish.
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Red
9/14/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
87 points
rich red, garnet, in color. cassis, plum, cherry, clove, earth, garrigue. grippy tannins, mild acidity, on the finish.
Red
9/14/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
91 points
ruby, in color. rose petal, raspberry, tart cranberry, garrigue, earth, truffle, pepper, spice, mineral. cranberry, savory, spicy, on the finish.
Red
9/11/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
92 points
ruby, in color. pepper, spicy, lavender, raspberry, black cherry, forest floor, mushroom. bright acidity, vanilla, black tea, on a youthful finish.
Red
9/8/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
91 points
blend: 55% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 16% Mourvèdre, 4% Cinsaut

garnet, brick, in color.

blackberry, currant, cherry, raspberry, black peppercorn, spicy, gamy meats, tar, licorice, coffee, leather. shredded beef jerky, crushed black pepper, smoldering log, saline, on a lasting finish.
White - Sparkling
9/8/2023 - affordableCollector wrote:
92 points
fine bubble stream. white gold, in color.

blend: 65% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, 3% Meunier

red apple, crisp pear, lime, almond, lemon pith, citrus peel, tangerine zest, warm brioche, chalk, saline, mineral. tangy, tart, salty, apple skin, citrus zest, cream, on the finish.

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