Didn't take notes when I enjoyed this last night, but this was great. Rich (and just a touch towards the off dry side of things), with notes of butter, buttermilk biscuits, and pear. Acidity wasn't high, but was sufficient. Bubbles were vibrant but not overpowering. If I was taking notes, I probably would've scored this 92 or maybe 93 points.
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Palate: pear, yellow apple, biscuit, faint white cherry, mineral/chalk, baking spice after some air; long- finish of bread crust, chalk; dry; medium- body; medium+ bubbles (not especially fine) that finish with a nice froth; medium acidity
Overall thoughts: It needed some air (a bit closed on pop and pour [89 points]), but once it opened up, it was nicely expressive, tasty, complex, and had a nice mouthfeel. Great wine.
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"Baby Masseto" and a Night of Nebbiolo through the Decades (Charlotte, NC): Aromatic nose of apricots and green apple. Fulsome on the palate, light lemon and caramel flavors; medium+ acidity, creamy mouthfeel with a delightful yeasty bread note. Balanced and complex with excellent structure. An outstanding sparkler that continued to evolve throughout the evening with crisp flavors providing a fabulous contrast to many heavy and aged Barolos consumed on this night. Top marks.
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9/10/2023 - JRockEsq Likes this wine:
Didn't take notes when I enjoyed this last night, but this was great. Rich (and just a touch towards the off dry side of things), with notes of butter, buttermilk biscuits, and pear. Acidity wasn't high, but was sufficient. Bubbles were vibrant but not overpowering. If I was taking notes, I probably would've scored this 92 or maybe 93 points.
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1/26/2022 - JRockEsq Likes this wine: 92 Points
Method: pop and pour; 48 degrees; Grassl Mineralite
Look: deep straw; several steady streams of bubbles
Nose: pear pastry, lemon zest, light pine, bread crust
Palate: pear, yellow apple, biscuit, faint white cherry, mineral/chalk, baking spice after some air; long- finish of bread crust, chalk; dry; medium- body; medium+ bubbles (not especially fine) that finish with a nice froth; medium acidity
Overall thoughts: It needed some air (a bit closed on pop and pour [89 points]), but once it opened up, it was nicely expressive, tasty, complex, and had a nice mouthfeel. Great wine.
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11/25/2021 - sstein19 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Light golden in color. Nose of caramel, yeast, and almond paste. Light but complex. Green apple, lemon, and a bit of caramel.
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10/26/2021 - kevinpatrick Likes this wine: 95 Points
"Baby Masseto" and a Night of Nebbiolo through the Decades (Charlotte, NC): Aromatic nose of apricots and green apple. Fulsome on the palate, light lemon and caramel flavors; medium+ acidity, creamy mouthfeel with a delightful yeasty bread note. Balanced and complex with excellent structure. An outstanding sparkler that continued to evolve throughout the evening with crisp flavors providing a fabulous contrast to many heavy and aged Barolos consumed on this night. Top marks.
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3/22/2020 - notdeadyet wrote: 94 Points
Awesome!
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