Tasting notes, December 17, 2023; Sparkling wines

                     Sparkling Wines NV Santa Tresa Grillo SpumanteOn Sale for $13.60 Vittoria / Sicily / Italy100% GrilloCreated from 100% organically grown grapes, the Il Grillo is a crispy, nutty Spumante at a very affordable price. While sparkling wine production in Sicily is relatively rare, this bottling hints at the region’s potential for the style. 2021 Raventos[…]

Tasting notes, December 9, 2023; wines of Burgundy

                     Burgundy 2020 Jean Collet MontmainsOn Sale for $40 Chablis / France100% ChardonnaySourced from 40 – 50 year-old vines situated in the 1er Cru of Montmains, Romain Collet’s rendition is fermented and aged in a combination of stainless steel and large used casks. Stony and fresh, there is deceptive depth to this bottling. 2021 Cheveau Pouliches[…]