tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55323496120568020952024-02-18T19:56:22.626-08:00No Bad BubblesOnly the good stuff!hptasinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189990257883958086noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532349612056802095.post-70232173995513459182019-02-15T04:40:00.001-08:002019-02-15T04:40:25.297-08:00I couldn't expect more<div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>I've seen lots of good reviews <a href="http://world.cannabismedicinalpr.org/">http://world.cannabismedicinalpr.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Eric Macdonald<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03062575992329732070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532349612056802095.post-64187058012656000102014-10-20T10:45:00.000-07:002014-10-20T10:46:13.282-07:00Rare<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1998 Piper-Heidsieck "Cuveé Rare", Magnum<br />
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Rich, golden color. Woodsmoke, paprika, toasted nuts, cherries, spices, slight skunky/rubber tire notes. A bold Champagne, with lots of body and a lingering finish.<br />
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Available from <a href="http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1115985">K & L Wines</a> for a mere $399.00.hptasinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189990257883958086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532349612056802095.post-65247844070418920792014-10-20T10:34:00.000-07:002014-10-20T10:34:29.587-07:00K&L Champagne Tasting Tent event, Oct 19 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />hptasinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189990257883958086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532349612056802095.post-6920319932140223592013-04-16T11:14:00.001-07:002013-04-16T11:14:37.144-07:00Fluteau Blanc de Noirs Brut N.V.<br />
<a href="http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1108113">Fluteau Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne</a><br />
100% Pinot Noir.<br />
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Pale gold with a very slight pinkish tinge. Fine, not very agressive bubbles.<br />
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Peach, lavender, and Asian pear with just a bit of biscuit and toast. Nicely acidic. 12% A.B.V. Not a standout in any aspect, but fine as an aperitif or something to freshen up the palate before moving on to a more serious wine.<br />
hptasinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189990257883958086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532349612056802095.post-6328564879218850582013-03-02T14:17:00.000-08:002013-04-02T19:45:11.371-07:00Beer & Bubbles!<div class="mobile-photo">
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Saw this in the Southwest in-flight Spirit magazine.
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Sounds intriguing.
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Reminded me of the saying 'I have Champagne taste, but Beer money.'Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03062575992329732070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532349612056802095.post-57194072322594160412013-02-18T18:50:00.001-08:002013-04-02T19:44:43.868-07:00DeChanceny Cremant de Loire Brut Rose<div class="mobile-photo">
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Recently had the chance to taste this DeChanceny Cremant de Loire Brut Rose.
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It was light with good yeast, a delicate rose-jelly blush on color.
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Decent but not effusive bubbles.
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Well-balanced acidity, hints if green apple.
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Recommended.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03062575992329732070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532349612056802095.post-80124318680043587452012-12-29T13:05:00.001-08:002013-04-02T19:44:17.333-07:00Cuvée Robert Fleury Champagne<div>
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Barrel-fermented, biodynamic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir. Crisp, with a dominant flavor of apples. Good body and acidity; medium bubbles. Overall nice, but not really a standout. The <b>Fleury Brut Rosé Champagne</b>, at a comparable price, is a more compelling choice from this producer.</div>
hptasinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189990257883958086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532349612056802095.post-75762182225955568162012-12-17T08:11:00.000-08:002012-12-29T13:03:53.103-08:00Jacob's Creek Brut CuvéeVia Eric:<br />
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Ah, the Aussies!
They're a hardy lot, and they can turn out some decent Sparkling wines to boot!
One of my favorites from the Land-Down-Under is Jacob's Creek, Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut Cuvée. Very reasonably priced, and very enjoyable (~$15).
It's balanced in all respects:
Dry, but not overly so;
Flavorful, but not too yeasty;
Full of Bubble, but in a relatively refined way.
hptasinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189990257883958086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532349612056802095.post-65481658027886322802012-12-17T08:08:00.001-08:002012-12-29T13:04:05.027-08:00Domaine J. Laurens Brut NVVia Eric:<br />
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Had dinner at Greens Restaurant in San Fran's Marina district recently.
For Aperitif they had the Domaine J. Laurens Brut NV, Cremant de Limoux, France.
Found it Lemony/Citrus on the palate, but with a not altogether-pleasant chemical aftertaste.
Wouldn't recommend it. hptasinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189990257883958086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532349612056802095.post-59811766258041530102012-10-26T18:10:00.003-07:002012-10-26T18:10:55.214-07:00No Bad BubblesOh, there are indeed plenty of bad bubbles - whether they come from Champagne, Loire, Penedès, Veneto, or Napa. We strive to filter those out, and highlight only the good bubbles. Life is too short to drink bad bubbles.hptasinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189990257883958086noreply@blogger.com0