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2017 Domaine de la Croix des Loges Anjou
11/19/2021 - MissK Likes this wine: 90 Points
You can't go wrong with this one. It is inexpensive and reliable any time of the week when you visit your wine shop looking for an affordable, well-made and reliable wine.
On the nose, white flowers, nectar and stone fruits (peach, apricots and blood orange with a hint of underripe pear.
Dry, salty and clean. It is also beautiful (surprisingly) in a mimosa (sans-bubbly) when you add an effervescent dry orange or grapefruit-- like Polar's Dry Orange or Grapefruit.
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2019 Beaumont Wines Hope Marguerite
11/4/2021 - MissK Likes this wine: 90 Points
If you like tropical fruit but not at all too sweet, this is for you. Additionally, I found a very interesting note that was unexpected-- nutty, but not tannic crushed almond and creamy macadamia nuts on the finish. As far as the tropical fruit notes-- definitely dominant on ripe, juicy tropical Papaya. A bit musky as a result. There is blood orange present on the palate that you could not detect on the nose, but the blood orange is there! It makes it more interesting, bright and refreshing without being so lemony or acidic on the citrus-side.
It is a wonderful wine to enjoy with many layers and make sure you enjoy it chilled, not cold, but chilled a bit. Food pairing? I would say, anything with mushrooms and salt. Like a mushroom pizza with any protein/meat you choose. Olives would pair well. Briny oysters and even earthy pumpkin or butternut squash soup kissed with herbs like Rosemary and again, mushrooms! A nice Fall or Wintry wine to enjoy.
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NV Caves des Hautes-Cotes Crémant de Bourgogne Victorine de Chastenay
10/18/2019 - MissK Likes this wine: 91 Points
Elegant, soft cloud-like bubbles and an easy mouthfeel. It's not the everyday casual wine and it's not super fancy, but I would choose this beautiful bubbly as my go-to any day and time.
On the nose, it's a pretty aroma without any perfumey fragrance. Rather, it is soft, gentle and a delicate mix of soft and spicy. The first sip gives you a smooth, pillowy experience of strawberries and a hint of watermelon-- but never sweet or sugary. It's more like the presence of strawberry and watermelon, not the sugar of these. There's also a touch of bite and spice to it, which is my favorite part as I love bone-dry wines, especially sparkling ones. The balance and harmony is perfect and encourages you to keep on sipping with delight. It's excellent on it's own as you are winding down from your day, chopping your salad, settling in at home and sharing a pour with company as you discuss your day, the news, what movie to watch and what's on the menu for dinner. I am sure this will be perfect for Sunday brunch as well!
This by far is my favorite and is well worth the extra bucks at $20+ a bottle. After all, life's too short for bad, mediocre and boring wine.
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