Deena Altman

Krug Grande Cuvée Brut

Purchased in Chicago at Uncork It.

Col D'orcia Poggio Al Vento Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2006

Tasted onsite in Tuscany at the winery.

Domaine Weinbach Gewürztraminer Altenbourg 2010

Stags' Leap The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley

John Szabo – For the Napa collector, invite him to compare this wine, preferably blind, with more expensive versions. In the perilously over-valued world of Napa cabernet, this is an example with true depth, complexity and concentration that’s worth the money. There won’t be any disappointment. A wine of genuine depth, structure and concentration, which relies on fruit depth and extract to carry the weight rather than extraneous oak. It also offers solid complexity and length, with no small measure of refinement. Already drinking well, but surely better in 3-5 years. Fine, balanced wine. Tasted November 2014.

Pieropan La Rocca Soave Classico 2013, Doc

Elegant. Refined. Beautiful nose - floral. White. Green apple and lemon chiffon. Hint of lactic. On palette it was structured: high acid chalky backbone tempered by roundness. Lovely length and finish with a hint of bitterness betraying its Italian heritage. The alcohol is barely perceived though 13%. I can see why this is a benchmark.

Gramona Iii Lustros Gran Reserva Brut Nature Cava 2006, Do Cava

Perrier Jouët Grand Brut Champagne, A.C.

Maison Nicolas Perrin Saint Joseph 2013, Ac

Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese 2012

Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2014, Clare Valley