Grown in Cafayate in the Salta province the extraordinary altitude and thermal exchange work together to concentrate the aromas of this native Argentinian wine. Slightly golden in color, more floral than fruity on the nose, citrus on the palate, this wine is grown in the old world style of the
From Cafayate in the Salta province this wine is grown at some of the highest elevations in the world (5,600’ above sea level). 100% Torrontes, light yellow coloring tinged with green reflections, this wine exhibits great balance between the floral and fruity aromas, and matches the flavors on the palate
A California chardonnay that’s not overly Californian, this wine is big yet citric. There’s a pronounced lime character in both aroma and finish. A touch of glycerol in the mouthfeel that betrays its New World origins, and the faint whiff of tropical coconut that emerges some time after the bottle
Golden with a delicate mousse. Mineral nose with a hint of fresh almonds. Complex, intense champagne, with lots of citrus (grapefruit, Meyer lemon, tangerine) flavors. Long pastry finish. WHO: Pierre Gimonnet WHAT: Champagne WHERE: Cuis, Champagne, France WHEN: 2005 HOW MUCH: around $64 (media sample)
Pale yellow color. Delicate white blossom and mineral (iodine) nose. Quite linear champagne, almost flinty on the palate, some citrus notes and a lingering saline finish. Pair with sashimi. WHO: Paul Goerg WHAT: Champagne WHERE: Vertus, Champagne, France WHEN: NV disgorged in 2011 HOW MUCH: around $50 (media sample)
Bright coral pink champagne, with red currant and Florida grapefruit on the nose. Very smooth and rounded champagne, with flavors of red currant and pomegranate, a hint of ripe red apple and a lingering rounded finish. Pair with a red fruit dessert. WHO: Tarlant WHAT: Champagne WHERE: Oeuilly, Champagne, France
Light golden color with small elegant bubbles. Tangerine, acacia honey and apple blossom on the nose. Crisp and zesty champagne with flavors of Meyer lemon, a little brioche and iodine. A hint of tangerine in the lingering finish. Pair with oysters or drink as an aperitif. WHO: Tarlant WHAT: Champagne
Golden in color with very fine bubbles. Grapefruit, Meyer lemon and a white nectarine on the nose. Delicate yet vibrant wine with flavors of ripe Meyer lemon, kumquat and tarte tatin. Some vanilla notes in the long finish. Pair with lobster thermidor. WHO: Ayala WHAT: Champagne WHERE: Ay, Champagne, France