94 Wine Spectator
accessible tannins
this wine is also very well-balanced and the finish echoes fruit and oak
Bach playing in the background
the 2017 Champagne Millésime Empreintes Extra Brut is a blend of equal parts Chardonnay (a selection massale of his grandfather’s Muscat) and Pinot Noir
Andremily, Central Coast, No. 4, Syrah 2015 Chardonnay 94 Wine Spectator99 points Jeb Dunnuck Sporting an inky purple color, it offers a killer perfume of blackberries, blueberries, exotic flowers, orange marmalade, violets, Asian spices, and graphite. Getting a serious "Wow" in the notes for its sensational complexity, it hits the palate with full bodied richness, stunning purity of fruit, and a focused, chiseled yet voluptuous texture. This beauty has everything: complexity, depth, richness, purity, and elegance. (JD)