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irwinarieff replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Good sparkling wines not from France, Italy or Spain.
23 hours ago

A bargain favorite of mine: Piper Sonoma Brut, from California, around $15, rated an 87 "top value" by Wine Spectator a year ago. It has tiny bubbles, a creamy flavor and yeasty tang...

irwinarieff reviewed Château Bertineau St.-Vincent 1999. (4/5)
On Nov 2

The last bottle of a case I bought some years ago, and one of my favorite wines. Beautiful blend of still-vibrant tannins and lovely soft Bordeaux characteristics. At or close to its peak. Red...

irwinarieff reviewed Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 1998. (3.5/5)
On Oct 1

this wine is at its peak at this time (9/09), with a round and full robe and good fruit and with little evidence of tanin. All in all, lovely bordeaux characteristics, but on the light side. Drink...

Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 1998

Starting at $23.08 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
irwinarieff reviewed René Bouvier Bourgogne le Chapitre 2006. (3/5)
On Sep 30

This is a very pleasant young burgundy, light and fruity after opening up nicely over the first hour after being opened. But it is no powerhouse. Priced about right at $18.

René Bouvier Bourgogne le Chapitre 2006

Starting at $17.99 Snoothrank: 3/5
irwinarieff reviewed Château Bertineau St.-Vincent 1999. (4/5)
On Nov 2

The last bottle of a case I bought some years ago, and one of my favorite wines. Beautiful blend of still-vibrant tannins and lovely soft Bordeaux characteristics. At or close to its peak. Red...

irwinarieff reviewed Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 1998. (3.5/5)
On Oct 1

this wine is at its peak at this time (9/09), with a round and full robe and good fruit and with little evidence of tanin. All in all, lovely bordeaux characteristics, but on the light side. Drink...

Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 1998

Starting at $23.08 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
irwinarieff reviewed René Bouvier Bourgogne le Chapitre 2006. (3/5)
On Sep 30

This is a very pleasant young burgundy, light and fruity after opening up nicely over the first hour after being opened. But it is no powerhouse. Priced about right at $18.

René Bouvier Bourgogne le Chapitre 2006

Starting at $17.99 Snoothrank: 3/5
irwinarieff replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Good sparkling wines not from France, Italy or Spain.
23 hours ago

A bargain favorite of mine: Piper Sonoma Brut, from California, around $15, rated an 87 "top value" by Wine Spectator a year ago. It has tiny bubbles, a creamy flavor and yeasty tang...


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