December 25, 2023 - At 11,966' this was served by the glass while we overlooking Mt. Washington in the distance.
Alpino Vino has become a tradition for the wife and I on Christmas Day. A slightly influenced ride down See Forever is one of the more cautious runs of the day.
A score of 92 most likely enhanced by the setting, altitude and my beautiful bride.
December 17, 2023 - Oog: Helder, licht zalm rose, zeer veel kleine parels in de kroon. Neus: Zuiver, vol, aardbei, rode besjes, framboos, rabarber, mineralig en complex.
Mond: Fris rood fruit met lekkere zuurtjes en een bittertje met toch ook een beetje molligheid. (7,6 g/L restsuiker) Mooie balans en aangename middellange afdronk (4 - 5 sec) Champagne waardig voor een kleinere prijs.
https://grahambeck.com/tasting-notes/6/Graham-Beck-Brut-Rose-Non-Vintage-Specsheet.pdf
December 2, 2023 - The wine looks salmon colored. The legs are fast. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like strawberry, raspberry, red currant, grapefruit, lime, apple, burnt and toast. It tastes like strawberry, raspberry, lemon, lime, apple, peach, biscuity and bready. The body is medium. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has high acidity.
May 26, 2023 - Lively salmon color. The aromas are bright and airy with flavors of raspberries, watermelon, tart strawberries, mixed with elements of yellow flowers, basil, fresh green herbs. The palate has a chalky feel on a light-bodied frame, generous bubbles, along with flavors of raspberries and watermelon. Nuances of honeysuckle, light biscuits, saline, a fun and refreshing appeal. Such a reliable producer of quality, widely-available Champagne-method bubbles with a lot of personality and value. 2/3 Pinot, 1/3 Chardonnay.
April 27, 2023 - YUK
April 9, 2023 - It is just mediocre in every sense. Nice colour, some red berries and good acidity, but nothing to get you excited about this wine. Should not retail >£10
February 25, 2023 - (Tasted Blind): A soft, rich wine with broadness on the mid-palate. It offers notes of crushed raspberries and strawberries and is an easy-drinking, well-balanced sparkler. Dry with hints of fruit sweetness offset with a tingling
acidity.
July 14, 2022 - Light salmon colour.
Medium (+) aromas of marzipan, toasted almonds, cherry, grapefruit pith.
Pronounced palate.
Light body, high acidity, medium finish.
July 14, 2022 - Sweeter and much more simple than I recall from years ago. A shame.
July 1, 2022 - Decent enough for the price with some nice apple and strawberry notes. Loses it at the finish for me... sort of bitter and harsh. Needs food to help hide that I think.