Reviews

Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Rosé Reserve

Not as full and enveloping as the standard Brut Reserve. Thin and a bit hollow mid-palate. CO2 was really prevelant, masking the watery strawberry and mousse notes. A disappointment overall…

Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé

A perfect summer sipper. Balanced, silky, and a nice interplay of creamy and crisp. Light strawberry, peach, citrus, and just a touch of cream.

J Vineyards & Winery Brut Rosé

This was initially poured with a caviar panna cotta, which was very nice. But the actual pairing we planned was with the following dish of beef tartare, heirloom tomatoes, and crispy nori. An…

J Vineyards & Winery Vintage Brut Late Disgorged Russian River Valley

Paired with three starters: an egg foam and Sriracha shot; goat cheese and beet-marinated fig tartlet; and a geoduck and cucumber bite.

Marc Hébrart Champagne Premier Cru Brut Rosé

Crisp and vibrant, but also decidedly smooth. With a nice yeast/dough component framing the otherwise energetic blood orange, strawberry, and pink grapefruit core fruit flavors. Very fresh and lively…

Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Réserve

Same as two weeks ago. Goes down easy. Has enough cut to pair with heavy meats and cheeses, but also has a nice almondy smoothness on the back end that doesn't make it astringent in any way. Good QPR…

Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Réserve

Same as previous notes from March 6, 2016. Nicely balanced Champagne for the price-point.

Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Noirs Brut

A pleasant sparkling. Decent foam and a user-friendly mouthfeel and profile that never offends. A good-to-go drink when you want a sparkling white on a hot evening. Paired great with crab jalapeño…

Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Brut Millésimé

Nice balance between crip and lively, with a bit of crema foam and brioche. The usual suspects of tart pear, green apple, and some lemon.

Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Réserve

Based on 2008 vintage; DG 2014.

Dom Pérignon Champagne

Crisp and tight, with notes of pear, apple, flint, and slate. The bubbles seemed to be masking the sheepish fruit hiding in the shadows. Missing some of the richness and nuttiness found in other…