Hi - while I'm thrilled that you had this bottle of Bereche in-stock, I had emailed requesting it be delivered during a weekday only for it to be delivered on the weekend when I wasn't home, meaning it was left with the doorman in sub-optimal conditions. Was only a night, but I would suggest not offering feedback on delivery if it won't be honored. Thank you.
Perfect balance of stone fruit ripeness, tension and minerality. Full mouth feel without the heaviness that leads to a saline citrus oil and defined mid palate finish. Has structure and should age well.
A perfect summer rose. Delicious taste and refreshing acidity.
My favorite
While Sancerre’s tend to be consistently good, Sauvignon blanc’s are less consistent. This one is great!
I haven’t tried yet I plan on aging them many years!
Uplifting. Unmistakably world-class
The wine did not taste anything like the description
Like the brilliance of the sun reflecting off of the Mediterranean, this wine sparkles on the tongue and excites all the senses. Seriously good stuff, completely disabusing the notion that a Rose meant to be quaffed can’t also be complex, textured, nuanced. But, wine geekery aside, any wine that transports the drinker to another time and place or mood is worthy of high praise. Yes, I know, this is the entry level bottle, but it out-shines many others at higher price points. Pair it with pasta, charcuterie, seafood, and a good friend. Rated +3 on a scale of -1 to +3. IJC
We had this wine with wild caught salmon prepared in scallion-pepper-ginger infused oil, with rice, and green beans in chili sauce. The wine was a perfect accompaniment as it was light enough that it didn't overwhelm the delicate flavors, but had just enough bite that it worked with the spicy meal. It was sweetish, but also full flavored.
Mimi was over the top! I too was a forest ecology major as an undergraduate. I was surprised to see her focus on vineyard ecology. The audience was really engaged!
Her message is on point and getting producers on board is her challenge. Napa seems to be her current target. She needs a broad channel to spread her message.
Mimi Casteel’s presentation was one of the most interesting I’ve seen in a long time. Her knowledge and passion for the subject matter were compelling and engaging. So much so that I am reaching out to her for further discussion regarding a foundation which I co-founded which may benefit from collaboration.
The wines were first rate. All in all an outstanding experience.
Special thanks to Julia for inviting Mimi to present at Flatiron. One of the many reasons I appreciate and value Flatiron.
Wines were raffle items for our Felix Award event. Thank you!
"This crunchy, youthful red has aromas of raspberries, plums, violets and herbs like thyme. It’s bright and stemmy with a medium body and sappy tannins. Drink in 2026." James Suckling
"A crunchy, fruity and lively red with cherries, strawberries and white peppercorns. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity. Vivid and fresh with succulent sour cherries and tangy berries in the finish. Unfiltered. Drink now." James Suckling
This wine is not what you would expect from an older Mersault . But NTL this is the essence of burgundy in my opinion . I won’t give it a better rating since I don’t want the price to go up
Ungrafted, Old Vines Cinsault, 2024
I was excited about trying the three Ducroux Beaujolais and got a mixed case. They are good at the start but fade a little at the end of the bottle, and I’ve gotten headaches a couple times, probably from sulfites. So a mixed bag.
From a gorgeous pastry aromas from extended lees aging to the incredibly delicate, light, and elegant finish , this champagne, at its price point, is quite a bargain. Kept thinking how it reminded me of some more famous fines.
Event was great. Learned a lot about the Piedmont region and loved the barolos.
Great example of old school Irpinia Aglianico
