Tasting Notes on Three Champagnes

NV Duval Leroy Rose Champagne
Appearance: Clear, pale salmon color with short-lived bubbles.
Nose: Clean, medium intensity aromas of berries, citrus, yeast and tomato
Palate: Dry, light body, high acidity, medium alcohol; Raspberry, tropical fruit, citrus
Finish: short
Quality: Acceptable Price: $21/half bottle

NV Duval Leroy Brut Champagne
Appearance: Clear, pale lemon color with short-lived bubbles.
Nose: Clean, medium intensity aromas of apple, lemon, buttermilk biscuits
Palate: Dry, light body, high acidity, medium alcohol; green apple & chalky minerality
Finish: short
Quality: Acceptable Price: $21/half bottle

NV Cattier Blanc de Noirs Champagne
Appearance: Clear, pale lemon color with good bubbles.
Nose: Clean, medium intensity aromas of pear, under-ripe strawberries, flint
Palate: Dry, light body, high acidity, medium alcohol; Lemon and tart berries
Finish: -medium
Quality: Good Price: $55

Introducing Oltrepò Pavese - An Italian Sparkling Wine that You Should Know

Last year, I had the opportunity to travel to Italy to taste the wines of Oltrepò Pavese. I discovered that these sparkling wines are based on Pinot Noir, they are made in the traditional method, like Champagne, and most importantly, they are an Italian hidden gem that bubble lovers across the world need to put on their radar. In the August issue of Galveston Monthly magazine, I introduce these wines to my readers.

Summer Sips: A Guide to Red, White, & Rosé

American-made Wine recommendations for the Fourth of July and beyond is the subject of the July issue of Galveston Monthly magazine.

A Toast to the Celebrations of June!

Pop open some bottles this June to celebrate life's moments, both the big and small. Find some recommendations to do just that in the June issue of Galveston Monthly Magazine.

Wine Life - Houston

Search This Blog