Draggingtree Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 THE POUR Wine’s Sweet Spot Is a $20 Bill By ERIC ASIMOV New York Times Published: July 24, 2012 MEMORABLE BOTTLES FOR $20 François Pinon Vouvray Brut NV A richer sparkling wine that is nonetheless dry, snappy, pure and precise with an undertone of honey, the gorgeous signature of the chenin blanc grape. François Pinon, one of my favorite Vouvray producers, has a knack for coaxing the perfect combination of voluptuous body and laserlike focus from chenin blanc. LOUIS/DRESSNER SELECTIONS Domaine de l’Octavin Arbois The Péteux NV This frothy sparkling chardonnay from the Jura is exuberant and floral yet dry, steely and absolutely delicious, perfect for a lunch outdoors. Octavin is a small, rather new estate started by a young couple, Alice Bouvot and Charles Dagand. They are devoted to natural winemaking, and the Péteux is a pétillant naturel. Rather than bottling finished wine with yeast and sugar in the manner of Champagne, which induces a second fermentation to produce bubbles, a pétillant naturel is bottled before the first fermentation is complete, producing a softer fizz. ZEV ROVINE SELECTIONS, NEW YORK La Clarine Farm Sierra Foothills Rosé 2011 This is not one of those onion-skin-colored rosés from Provence, which epitomize the Mediterranean style. It’s darker, a pale ruby blend of syrah and mourvèdre grown in the Sierra Foothills, most often the source of bold, powerful zinfandels. This wine is a lesson in balance and elegance, dry and mineral, light enough for an aperitif yet substantial enough to drink throughout a meal. Dönnhoff Nahe Estate Riesling 2011 Dönnhoff is one of the great riesling producers. The estate riesling is a blend of grapes from several different sites and offers more than initially meets the eye. Poured directly from a chilled bottle, it seems gently pleasant and lightly sweet at first. But as the wine warms up, its elegant nature becomes apparent, and a richness and rocky minerality emerge. TERRY THEISE ESTATE SELECTIONS/MICHAEL SKURNIK WINES, SYOSSET, N.Y. Nusserhof Vino Rosso Elda 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 This is one of my favorite oops..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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