Pastoral, red berry fruits framed with earthy pepper, grill and mineral character. Complex and very interesting.
2007 Elk Cove Vineyards ... $10 / $36
Willamette Valley
Oregon
USA
100% Pinot Noir
Unctuously textured, with vibrant red fruit, white pepper, wildflower and a touch of slate. Slick and stylish.
Sparkling Wines
2003 Leconfield ... $14 / $48
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Coonawarra
South Australia
Australia
LEH-kon-feeld
100% Shiraz
Beautiful, soft mousse and texture, with exotic plum, chocolate and berry flavors as well as hints of prune and leather.
NV Patrick Bottex - "La Cueille" ... $13 / $42
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Bugey-Cerdon
Ain
France
pah-treek boh-tex - lah kwee-yee
100% Gamay
Explosive aromas of ripe watermelon, kiwi and strawberry. Refreshingly sweet, with gushing fruit flavors and ripe, racy acidity. Fantastic, unusual and amazingly drinkable wine.
Beautiful and elegant in the glass, on the nose and on the palate. Extremely fine and soft mousse, with tight and never-ending bubbles. Balanced, silky and harmonious, showing complex citrus, honey and hazelnut brittle.
NV Cantine Ceci - "Tre di Terre Verdiane" Spumante Extra Dry ... $41
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Emilia-Romagna
Italy
kan-TEE-neh KEH-chee
Malvasia Bianca, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir
Zesty citrus, flowers, tropical fruit, white peach, green apple and stones. Fine mousse, soft palate and clean finish.