Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

The Monastery where Bubbly production all began around 500 years ago. Primarily Mauzac with small amounts of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc blended in. Medium gold color. Aromas of orchard and citrus fruit with hints of white flowers and raw nuts. Flavors of juicy green apples and pears, granite dust and lemon zest. Slight vegetal note on the long palate cleansing finish. Plenty of bubbles but not in a steady stream. Creamy mousse that does dissipate rather quickly. Medium body and texture. Quite lively! Excellent QPR! Love the history. — 2 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Single Vineyard McMinville AVA Pinot Noir. Bright garnet color with a slight orange rim. Aromas of red berry fruit, pomegranate, orange zest, forest floor and earth. Flavors of red cherries, strawberries, boysenberries, raspberries, black tea and baking spices. Touch of creamy vanilla on the long and lingering mouth coating/earthy finish. Medium bodied. Nicely structured, well balanced with solid complexity. Silky texture and well crafted. — 7 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Bright light golden color. Explosive aromas citrus, peaches and fresh herbs. Flavors of lemon/lime, green apple, nectarine, gooseberries, green olives and a pleasant herbal component. Medium length finish and well balanced acidity. Crisp and refreshing. Excellent on a hot summer day and a fantastic value. Crowd pleaser. Thanks for sharing, Kase. — 10 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Bright yellow color. Aromas of green orchard, citrus and tropical fruits with hints of white flowers, fresh herbs and wet gravel. Flavors of ripe pear, melon, lemon/lime/orange/grapefruit and peach fruit with additional notes of salted roasted nuts. Pleasant touch of mineral on the long lasting finish. Medium bodied with medium-minus acidity. Crisp and rich enough. Better as a porch sipping option. — 4 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

100% Cortese. Light golden color. Mineral driven aromas of wet gravel, white flowers and a bit of orchard fruit. Flavors of green apple, grapefruit, bitter raw nuts and those ever present minerals. A bit of saline on the medium finish. High acidity and very crisp. Quite the clean palate cleanser. Thanks for sharing, Chris B! — 7 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Bright light golden color with some subtle green highlights. Aromas of tropical fruit, citrus, cat pee and wet slate. Flavors of passion fruit, grapefruit, lime, gooseberries, nectarines and a light note of fresh herbs. Hint of saline on the long and drawn out finish. Bright, but not overwhelming acidity. Light bodied and slightly tight and reductive. Fresh and clean. — 9 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light golden color. Aromas of orchard and tropical fruit, nail polish remover, spent yeast and white flowers. Flavors of green apple, kiwi, pineapple, ginger spice, lemon/lime and a hint of honey. Long and lingering finish. Mouth watering acidity, crisp and well textured. No sign of oak aging. Just a slight hint of RS, a bit reductive and quite juicy. 11.7% ABV. Interesting. — 12 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.7

Light golden color and a reasonable profusion of bubbles. Aromas of yellow and green orchard fruit, citrus zest and white flowers. Flavors of green apples and pears, peaches, raw nuts and a slight mineral note. Medium finish and length, and also a bit “syrupy.” Bit of RS made this bubbly more of a dessert option for me. Drank at the Yardhouse in Troy, Michigan. — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.7

Light golden color with green highlights. Intense aromas of fresh cut grass, tropical, orchard and citrus fruits with a slight note of white flowers. Flavors of grapefruit, gooseberries, minerals, green vegetables and herbs. Bit of salinity on the medium plus finish. Crisp acidity, bone dry and medium bodied. A bit too vegetal for my liking. Tasted at the Yardhouse in Troy, Michigan. — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

Murky ruby color with some brown highlights. Savory aromas of forest floor, leather, smoke and some dried red fruit. Flavors of tobacco, espresso, dried tart red cherries and raspberries with a subtle amount of spices. Medium finish and body. Well balanced with ample acidity. Nice amount of structural heft and extremely savory. Certainly heading toward the end of its drinking window, but quite interesting. Thank you for sharing, Kase. — 10 days ago