Fairly ripe and forward, showing classic peach, apricot and melon on the nose. Full-bodied and intense on the palate, but still pretty dry, this is about as crowd-pleasing as they come. - John Fitter
2014 Jean-Pierre Rietsch - Cremant d'Alsace Extra Brut 750ml | SKU 75655
Taut and racy, with apple and quince aromas, and a crisp salinity on the palate. This is a blend of auxerrois, chardonnay and pinot gris, aged three years sur lie and bottled with zero dosage and no sulfur addition. -John Fitter
2016 Zamo - Colli Orientali di Friuli Pinot Grigio Ramato 750ml | SKU 73601
Pinot Grigio vinified in this way is a deep, almost pinkish, onionskin due to a limited time of skin contact in the winemaking process. The nose reveals all of the varietal fruit and floral aromatics mingling with the subtle maturation-derived notes of yeast and crusty bread. The mouthfilling, glycerine-rich palate has warmth and breadth, singing savoury acidity and a hint of tannins. The long-lingering after-aroma evokes an unusual depth and finesse. - Tim Adams
