Country: France Region: Champagne
Varietal: 90% Pinot Noir 10% Pinot Blanc
Vintage: NV Colour: Rosé Style: Sparkling
Producer: Domaine Alexander Bonnet
Description:
Located in the Aube, a French département which in 1927 joined, not without effort, the prestigious Champagne appellation, Domaine Alexandre Bonnet has become a benchmark for its wines from these great terroirs.
With a rich family history in winemaking tracing back to 1934, the estate was established in 1970 by René, Serge and Alain Bonnet. Owner of the Lanson-BCC group since 1998, Alexandre Bonnet has been run since 2019 by Arnaud Fabre who, with a long experience on many wine estates, is passionate about continuing the collective commitment to developing this exceptional terroir.
On the steepest slopes of Champagne at the gateway to Burgundy, the renowned Kimmeridgian limestone contributes its unique aromas to the wines made in the three appellations of Les Riceys. Champagne Alexandre Bonnet produces some of the most highly prised wines in the Côte des Bar.
To Taste: Fine and complex, On the nose, winey, with ripe red berries, wild berries and violets. With a suave, gourmet structure, the palate is full and coated. The aromas linger on the palate for a long finish.
Country: USA Region: Sonoma County
Varietal: 100% Zinfandel Vintage: 2022
Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Seghesio
Description: The Seghesio Zinfandels have been scooping Gold medals and Trophies for years now. Their accolades in the Decanter World Wine Awards and IWC proveto an international market that their Zins not only measure up to the competition, but are in the top rank...
This Old Vine Zinfandel is sourced from vineyards in Dry Creek and Alexander Valley which have an average age of 70 years. The vineyards are carefully managed to minimise yields and maintain excellent quality levels with green harvesting and thinning at veraison. These older vines are especially sought after since they produce smaller quantities of concentrated Zinfandel grapes with a notable spicy character.
Tasting Note: The powerful flavour profile opens with hints of cassis, blackberry and chocolate on the nose while the palate has a luscious full body, rounded tannins and a very long finish.
Food Matches: pasta/ meat barbeque