Even despite not holding on to all of its pressure, this was really enjoyable. A strong treacle and honey palate with some peach fruit leather. Acidity was nice and the residual sugar (my guess was 6g/l) helped the wine age perfectly. A perfect condition bottle would be excellent.
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OC Wine Dinner (Nesai - Newport Beach, CA): I love almost any kind of Champagne, but there wasn't much to get excited about here and a real disappointment from a vintage perspective. There was a very distinct sparkling cider note to the wine, which fortunately dissipated and evolved into green apples. Very low acidity heightens the perception of red apple sweetness and a slight oxidative note persists through the finish. Decent as a starter wine, but in general lacks depth and interest. 85-86 points.
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9/6/08 OC Wine Dinner (Nesai In Newport Beach, CA): Seemed a little dull. I admit, I am not an experienced champagne drinker but it seemed to lack complexity and reminded me more of a Martinelli apple cider than a champagne--not as sweet but that apple flavor.
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3/31/2024 - gediminasbielskus Likes this wine: 87 Points
Even despite not holding on to all of its pressure, this was really enjoyable. A strong treacle and honey palate with some peach fruit leather. Acidity was nice and the residual sugar (my guess was 6g/l) helped the wine age perfectly. A perfect condition bottle would be excellent.
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11/1/2023 - Neecies Likes this wine:
Bill's wine. Clear bright gold. Much fresher and crisper than the Rare served before it with notes of dried apple, toffee and spice.
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7/24/2021 - David J Cooper wrote: 86 Points
Clear bright gold. Dried fruit, lactose, caramel and spice. Dry caramel and dairy flavours and a soft dry finish.
Hanging on.
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9/6/2008 - Paul Lin wrote: 85 Points
OC Wine Dinner (Nesai - Newport Beach, CA): I love almost any kind of Champagne, but there wasn't much to get excited about here and a real disappointment from a vintage perspective. There was a very distinct sparkling cider note to the wine, which fortunately dissipated and evolved into green apples. Very low acidity heightens the perception of red apple sweetness and a slight oxidative note persists through the finish. Decent as a starter wine, but in general lacks depth and interest. 85-86 points.
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9/6/2008 - Frank Murray III wrote:
9/6/08 OC Wine Dinner (Nesai In Newport Beach, CA): Seemed a little dull. I admit, I am not an experienced champagne drinker but it seemed to lack complexity and reminded me more of a Martinelli apple cider than a champagne--not as sweet but that apple flavor.
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