It is not often that one gets to taste the past, but the release of Charles Heidsieck’s latest La Collection Crayères afforded a rare opportunity to delve deep into the cellars and glimpse gloriously mature Champagnes. This release includes both bottles and magnums of Charles Heidsieck Vintage 1982, originally released in 1989, and magnums of the house’s prestige cuvée Champagne …

Fog hangs heavy across the Salinas Valley, just above the tops of the vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands, which rise up the alluvial hillsides of the Santa Lucia Mountains. Today, amidst yet another wave of rainfall, the Salinas River is expected to potentially burst its banks, temporarily turning the entire Monterey Peninsula into an island. INSTRUCTIONS:Download this image by …

Sinewy in structure, with focused black currant, tobacco and spice flavors that finish with a tannic bite. Drink now through 2028. 1,030 cases made. Source : f450e912dd485ad6662db6f6ed2feceb

Features floral honeydew and kiwi aromas that join the juicy palate, adding intense crushed rock notes midpalate. Crisp finish, with white pepper details. Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now. 3,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. Source : 22878c64d8944c93d8982a41890ed0bc