Tasting notes, Dec. 20, 2023; Gift wines

                     2022 Coulaudin-Bussy ChablisOn Sale for $25.60  Milly / Chablis / France 100% ChardonnayThe warm, sunny conditions of the 2022 growing season have allowed this well proportioned Chardonnay to present a wealth of youthfully exuberant fruit and honey notions. True to type, this Chablis showcases minerality effortlessly. 2021 Grand Veneur FontaineOn Sale for $56 Châteauneuf-du-Pape[…]

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[…]