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Staff Favorites - Lilia McIntosh
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Reviews
2022 Nervi-Conterno "Il Rosato" Vino Rosato
Review Date: 11-10-2023
The best Rose I have had this season! So happy we got it in stock just in time for Thanksgiving. It's definitely perfect match for it. This Rose is fresh and lively with broad texture, medium acidity, beautiful aromas of white peach and flavors of stone fruit, and mixed berries. It will make wonderful aperitif as well.
2021 Domaine Jean Foillard Morgon "Côte du Py"
Review Date: 10-18-2023
True to itself Foillard produces slightly funky, very mineral and earthy style of Morgon. It's light and savory on the palate with muddled plum and red cherry fruit profile with a hint of pink peppercorn on the nose. Acidity is not very high but definitely refreshing. This wine would benefit from some aging.
2020 Brovia "Vignavillej" Dolcetto d'Alba
Review Date: 10-18-2023
Brovia makes serious, Nebbiolo-like Dolcetto. It's not light and fruity style. This wine is firm and structured with red cherry, red plum, lots of aromatic spices and hints of leather and tobacco. Bone dry with medium acidity, this Dolcetto begs for fatty rich meat dishes and can easily stand up to braised short ribs. Great wine for late autumn and winter drinking!
Damien Hugot Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Review Date: 09-15-2023
One of my favorite blanc de blancs in the store! Elegant and creamy with gentle acidity, it has great depth and a long finish, with just a touch of brioche and lots of white flower aromas and orchard fruit flavors. A pure joy to drink on its own, it's so balanced and well put together. Absolutely love it!
Price:
$34.99
2021 Domaine des Niales Rhedon-Marin Mâcon-Villages Vieilles Vignes
Review Date: 08-29-2023
This wine always overdelivers for its price. Clean and easy to drink, it's fresh and dry but with lovely citrus and stone fruit to balance out crunchy acidity. It's great wine to pair with white fish and cheese.
2022 Domaine Gérard Tremblay Petit Chablis
Review Date: 08-29-2023
Great value Petit Chablis - crunchy, zesty, vibrant and mineral. It's full of citrus fruit and sea shell notes, its acidity is bright but not austere. Terrific wine to pair with sea scallops and other seafood.
Price:
$19.99
Pierre Mineral Brut Champagne
Review Date: 08-16-2023
I absolutely love the whole line up of Pierre Mineral! this Champagne is one of the top values in the store. It's impeccably clean, mineral palate with a little bit of brioche, apple, pink peach and white blossom aromas creates the most irresistible profile. It's one of the best Champagne to sip by itself.
Price:
$34.99
2022 Domaine Pascal & Mireille Renaud Mâcon-Solutré
Review Date: 08-09-2023
Beautiful complex Chardonnay from Macon, it's elegant with lovely orchard fruit and light citrus notes, supported by fresh acidity and light mineral note. For me it's one of the best everyday Burgundy wines you can have with chicken, fish and cheese. It overdelivers for its price and comes from very small family-run winery that pays extra attention to quality of their wine. Worth buying a case of it.
Price:
$19.99
2014 Alexandre Le Brun "Cuvée Revelation" Extra Brut Champagne
Review Date: 07-21-2023
Beautiful Champagne showing notes of almond and toasted hazelnut with brisk mineral acidity and deep rich mid palate that has weight but finishes fresh and bright. It's delicious from start to finish!
Price:
$79.99
2015 Alexandre Le Brun "Cuvée Fascination" Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Review Date: 07-07-2023
I fell in love with this Champagne from the first vintage I tasted and I'm always excited to see new vintages to come in. It's so expressive and delicious, this vintage is rich with lemon cream, fresh brioche and toasted hazelnuts with bright acidity to keep everything in balance. Finish is long and touch savory. This Champagne is layered and textural, so let it open up in your glass and it will be revealing many components as it changes in your glass. A masterpiece of Champagne!
Price:
$69.99
2020 Domaine Oliver Merlin Mâcon "La Roche Vineuse Les Cras"
Review Date: 07-05-2023
Baked apples, roasted hazelnut and lemon cream notes dominate the palate with good bright acidity on the finish and juicy Meyer lemon note. It's very elegant and well balanced with lovely roundness reminiscent of Meursault.
2020 Domaine Oliver Merlin St. Véran "La Côte Rôtie"
Review Date: 07-05-2023
Supple and round St.Veran with lemon meringue pie, Asian pear notes, and clean crisp finish citrus finish. It's medium body and has lovely texture but under it you can feel persistent minerality and very long finish. Great wine for chicken and rich seafood dishes.
2020 Domaine Olivier Merlin Pouilly Fuisse 1er Cru "Au Vignerais"
Review Date: 07-05-2023
Delicious citrus driven Pouilly Fuisse. Its depth and richness of fruit seamlessly combines with bright acidity and lovely mineral notes. Full bodied yet elegant with lemon curd flavor profile and juicy finish. It's very classic style and one of the best from that region.
2020 Domaine Jean-Marc Burgaud "Côte du Py" Morgon
Review Date: 07-05-2023
Very mineral and spicy Morgon! With elegant red fruit and firm structure, it's a good wine to age for a few years. It has bright acidity and deep flavors reminiscent of macerated plums and cherries with touch of mulberry note to it.
2019 Domaine Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon "Cote du Py James"
Review Date: 07-05-2023
Beautiful Beaujolais with rich intense aromatics and powerful bright fruit. Full of black cherries, blackberries, black plum and hint of star anise. This wine is vibrant, well structured and layered with delicious fruit and spice notes.
2021 Allram "Heiligenstein" Riesling Kamptal
Review Date: 06-21-2023
Juicy with light flint note on the nose this Riesling is a stellar example of how complex this wine can be. It has plenty of rich supple peach and nectarine fruit combined with vivid acidity and layers of spice. Texture is supple and fresh and there is a hint of meadow flowers honey on the finish, which lingers on forever. Superb! It's definitely a must try for anyone who loves dry Riesling.
2021 Allram "Ried Gaisberg" Grüner Veltliner Kamptal
Review Date: 06-21-2023
This single vineyard expression of Gruner Veltliner is a powerful and textural wine with rich bold flavor of Mirabelle plum and tangerine with spicy aromas reminiscent of white pepper. Impressive wine with lots to offer and can match heavier dishes with cream sauces (seafood pasta) or lobster with butter dip.
Charles Baur Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé
Review Date: 05-24-2023
One of the best Cremant Rose in our selection. It's crunchy, bright and packed with lovely raspberry and strawberry flavors with touch of saline mineral note on the finish. Perfect summer sipper!
2021 Domaine Jean-Michel Giboulot Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru "Aux Fournaux"
Review Date: 05-10-2023
"Aux Fournaux" is robust and powerful expression of Burgundy with great depth and structure. It has bright pomegranate, black cherry and savory herb notes with fresh acidity and firm body. It's a great companion to richer dishes and will age well for a long time.
Price:
$34.99
2021 Domaine Jean-Michel Giboulot Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru "Aux Serpentières"
Review Date: 05-10-2023
Light and elegant Pinot Noir with bright red cherry profile with savory spice notes, light soft tannins, crunchy acidity and supple mid palate . Despite difficulties of 2021 vintage Jean Michel overdelivers with his "Aux Serpentieres" bottling. It has classic Burgundy profile and it's delicious to drink now as well as to keep it for a few years to let it develop extra nuances.
Price:
$34.99
2021 Ermacora Pinot Bianco Colli Orientali del Friuli
Review Date: 04-26-2023
Pinot Bianco from Ermacora is always very elegant, bright and complex wine. It starts with beautiful light white flower aromas reminiscent of lemon blossom: on the palate it's crisp with citrus fruit, notes of pear and Ginger Gold apple. Great wine for sea food and cheese.
2019 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco
Review Date: 04-26-2023
Consistent and always delicious Barbaresco from Produttori delivers classic aromatics of wild herbs, roses, violets and very savory, spice driven flavors. Medium bodied with tamed tannins it's a beautiful affordable Barbaresco that will be aging gracefully. Its structure and bright acidity along with deep cherry, wild plum and Christmas spices provide fantastic balance and wonderful wine experience.
2019 Fèlsina Chianti Classico Riserva
Review Date: 04-25-2023
Beautiful, elegant, absolutely perfect Chianti. It's savory, spicy, well balanced acidity makes all fruit shine even brighter and tannins are soft and round. Fruit profile is dominated by Marasca cherry and wild plum. Hints of cedar and warm clove and allspice create such an amazing combination that it's really hard to stop tasting that wine. It paired fabulously with BBQ country style pork ribs!
2021 Kalinda Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
Review Date: 04-21-2023
Very elegant, silky and light Pinot Noir with smooth Bing cherry and strawberry notes, light spice and gentle acidity. Easy to enjoy on its own and would be a great match to salmon and chicken. Great representation of Anderson Valley style of Pinot Noir.
Price:
$29.95
2018 La Massa "Giorgio Primo" Toscana
Review Date: 04-19-2023
Full-bodied, concentrated and well structured, this is a great example of "super Tuscan" wine. It's black fruited with leather and chocolate notes, dark spice, cedar-like undernotes. Powerful wine with ripe tannins and good amount of freshness on the palate. Boysenberry, black plum and wild blackberry flavor with just a hint of sweet black cherry all mingle up nicely on the palate.
2021 Produttori del Barbaresco Nebbiolo delle Langhe
Review Date: 04-19-2023
Incredible Nebbiolo! Very aromatic and expressive. Muddled blackthorn fruit and red cherry mingle up with savory spices on the palate creating delicious irresistible flavor profile. Tannins are fine and well balanced. This Nebbiolo is easy to approach and enjoy now. It's bright and delicious wine from start to finish.
2008 Billecart-Salmon "Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart" NFB Brut Champagne
Review Date: 04-11-2023
Gorgeous Champagne from Billecart Salmon, full bodied, powerful, with developed, rich and nutty note, roasted hazelnut, marzipan and red apple notes and deep mineral strike. Dry and crisp, it lingers on the palate for a very long time and leaves memorable experience. It's a beauty!
2015 Bodegas Casa Juan Señor de Lesmos Reserva Rioja
Review Date: 04-05-2023
The best Rioja in the store for this price! No doubt. Dry, balanced, traditional style of Rioja, it's full of earthy notes and bright red fruit, medium light tannins, beautiful spicy nuances linger on the finish for a very long time. I love everything about this wine: its elegance, subtle dried herbs, wild berry profile and bright finish. Don't skip this one! It's one of the best examples of classic Rioja.
Price:
$19.99
2010 Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne
Review Date: 03-15-2023
The beauty of this Champagne Rose is impossible to describe! It's so complex and layered with multitudes of notes and flavors. It starts with delicate raspberry parfait notes with touch of creamy brioche. Then it turns into raspberry and strawberry coulis, It's bright, with light mineral component and medium acidity. Finish goes on forever!
Price:
$119.99
Fallet-Dart "Grande Sélection" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 02-07-2023
Silky and creamy with rich citrus fruits on the palate and toasted hazelnut notes, it's deep in flavor with long finish and supple textured flavor. Real steal for the price!
Price:
$34.99
Fallet-Dart "Cuvée de Réserve" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 02-07-2023
Creamy and brioche like, it's an easy Champagne to enjoy as an aperitif yet complex and richly textured with hint of toast, hazelnut and lemon curd. It has long persistent finish and very balanced profile overall.
Price:
$32.99
Damien Hugot Rosé Extra Brut Champagne
Review Date: 01-19-2023
I love rich texture of this Rose Champagne and vibrancy from acidity that supports lovely deep flavor of raspberry and strawberry. It's long on the finish with bright freshness of Meunier grape in a blend and crunchy mineral notes from Chardonnay, creating unforgettable experience. Great aperitif style Champagne!
Price:
$39.99
2021 Banshee Sonoma County Pinot Noir
Review Date: 01-14-2023
What a beautiful Pino Noir! Elegant, bright, juicy with plentiful of refreshing cherry and cranberry notes, lively acidity and long finish. Great to pear with salmon or chicken and sip on it's own as well.
2021 Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir
Review Date: 01-14-2023
Dark fruited with rich black cherry aromas and Bing cherry on the palate with black tea notes and hibiscus. Medium body with long juicy finish and lovely brightness.
2019 Mount Edward Pinot Noir Central Otago
Review Date: 01-03-2023
Fabulous Pinot Noir with savory and juicy Marasca cherry, hibiscus tea and dried spice aroma. Dry and fresh on the palate but packs tons of cherry and red plum notes. Absolutely delicious.
2008 Billecart-Salmon "Cuvée Louis" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Review Date: 11-29-2022
Billecart-Salmon has outdone themselves with this new vintage of Cuvee Louis! I am not afraid to say it's the best Champagne for this price. It has it all: beautiful aromas of meadow flowers, white blossom, freshly baked brioche. Palate is bursting with supple citrus, hazelnut, brioche, crisp mineral notes and brisk acidity. Finish goes on forever. Balanced to perfection, it will take your breath away!
Damien Hugot "Hommage 1921" Extra Brut Champagne
Review Date: 11-16-2022
Another great Champagne from Damien Hugo! Full bodied yet fresh and vibrant with touch of toasted hazelnuts and fresh pastry with long finish and rich, citrus driven flavor on the palate. Beautifully balanced between all elements," Hommage 1921" will please a wide range of Champagne aficionados and will be perfect accompaniment to Thanksgiving celebration.
Price:
$39.99
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne
Review Date: 05-03-2022
You just can't go wrong with classic Rose from Billecart-Salmon! It's one of the most prettiest, perfectly balanced and elegant expressions of Rose Champagne. With bright raspberry and barberry aromas and flavors with a hint of white peach it's almost ethereal in its profile. No wonder it is crowd pleasing and one of the ultimate favorites among the staff here and customers.
Billecart-Salmon "Brut Réserve" Champagne
Review Date: 05-03-2022
Classic Champagne with touch of toast and marzipan note but mostly clean, fresh, zesty, citrus flavor profile with green apple and Bosc pear. Dry, mineral, dangerously easy to drink! It's the all time favorite Champagne.
Pierre Mineral Mesnil "Vieillie En Fût" Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Review Date: 05-03-2022
This one is such a treat! Full bodied yet with classic brightness and minerality of Blanc de Blancs, it offers richness and effortless elegance at the same time. Deep and textural this Champagne is powerful; with brioche-y, yeasty notes, almond paste and toasted hazelnuts. Fresh acidity keeps all that complex flavor in check and creates delicious, balanced profile.
Price:
$49.99
Baron-Fuenté "Esprit" Brut Nature Champagne
Review Date: 05-03-2022
This Champagne shows very unique savory notes supported by bright mineral content and long rich citrus notes with touch of brioche. It's nutty and well balanced Champagne that would complement dishes like cheese soufflé.
Pierre Mineral Brut Rosé Champagne
Review Date: 05-03-2022
This Champagne represents elegance in its purity! It's delicate but yet persistent and dry on the palate with distinctive light strawberry, hint of raspberry and white peach notes with pronounced minerality. Bright and ethereal beauty!
Price:
$39.99
San Venanzio Fortunato Brut Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore
Review Date: 10-20-2021
Absolutely delicious Prosecco! It has an amazing floral aroma and light delicate bubbles with soft flavor of Liberty apple and bright citrus notes. It's very easy to drink and it's a great sparkling wine to use in many cocktails.
Price:
$15.99
Billecart-Salmon "Sous Bois" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 10-06-2021
Red apple skin and lemon notes are the most prominent flavors of this Champagne. It's full-bodied and powerful with firm structure and acidity. Serious wine that should be paired with richer seafood, like lobster, tuna or swordfish. It opens up a lot in the glass as you drink it and shows more sides of it. Definitely a unique Champagne.
Ariston Aspasie "Réserve" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 10-06-2021
Aspasie is our absolute favorite Champagne here! It's beautifully balanced and structured, full of rich citrus, a bit of brioche. Flavor is so deep and finish lasts so long that it's just hard to believe. On the nose, the aroma is captivating with honeysuckle and hint of white acacia flower. Great wine to bring for any occasion!
Price:
$34.99
Baron-Fuenté "Grande Réserve" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 10-06-2021
It's practically impossible to find better value that this Champagne! Slightly toasty with delicious brioche and a bit of hazelnut note, it's just perfect champagne for family gathering and large parties. It definitely has crowd pleasing profile and show immense complexity at the same time. Try a bottle and then stock up for the upcoming holidays. You will not regret it.
Louis Roederer "Collection 242" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 08-01-2021
What a significant and impressive upgrade for Roederer! This updated cuvee is powerful, mineral with deeper and broader texture and amazing long finish. Brioche, hints of honey and red apple along with mouthwatering acidity and rich citrus.
Drappier "Carte d'Or" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 03-23-2021
Dry, mineral driven Champagne with lovely fresh brioche aromas and flavors along with bright citrus notes and hint of meadow flowers. It lingers on the palate with crunchy acidity and touch of red apple flavor. Delicious Champagne that can be enjoyed every day at this price!
Le Brun de Neuville "La Croisée des Chemins" Extra Brut Champagne
Review Date: 02-24-2021
This is an amazing Champagne with perfect balance between crisp citrus, brioche and touch of toasted almond. It was a great match for grilled lobster tail. The freshness of Champagne paired beautifully with richness of lobster and elevated all flavors. At this price this is just unbelievable every day Champagne that can stand up to a serious meal as well.
Canard-Duchêne Brut Champagne
Review Date: 05-19-2020
For a while Canard Duchene Champagne fell of my radar and it's been a long time since I've tasted it, until last night Gary opened it for us to revisit. I was pleased and surprised to find out how well the wine was showing! It has lovely notes of citrus and a touch of brioche. The texture is round and deep with fresh acidity, rich in flavor mid-palate but not heavy! It's actually a pretty clean and vibrant Champagne with a long and mineral finish. I'm so glad I tried it again — it's a great value Champagne for sure for everyday enjoyment.