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Chardonnay
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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE MARCH 17, 2008 Gambero Rosso Tasting The 2003 Franciacorta Dosage Zero was lovely, and quite dry as you might expect, and the 2002 Franciacorta Saten was also very nice, both of them based on Chardonnay. 2005 Vistorta Friuli Grave Merlot Vistorta - should have a blank white lable with one word on it in black letters -"Red Wine." Also, the place was a total zoo. 2000 Cav. | BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE OCTOBER 17, 2007 Sauvignon Blanc - a Mini Blind Tasting This one, like all Cheverny, is actually a blend, with about 10% Chardonnay in the mix. wine from Graves in Bordeaux took third place, getting the final first place vote from Mike (a true Bordeaux-phile) along with 2 second place votes. That's a fun thing to do on a summer evening though, so no complaints. Another time. | | VIGNA UVA VINO FEBRUARY 5, 2008 French Kiss: A French wine tasting dinner First up was an Alsatian sparkling white wine (not called Champagne because its grapes are not grown in Champagne region), made from Chardonnay grapes by Pierre Sparr Marquis. The grapes used in Andre Lurton's Chateau Menaut Blanc Graves are grown in gravelly soil, giving the wine a mineral note. Perfect with hors deourves. | | | | | | | | |
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