Tonight we explore Champagne.

Champagne can be made from any one or combination of the following three grape varieties; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, or Pinot Meunier.

Champagne is normally not a vintage wine and is made from juice of different years.

Tonight we have broken into Denise’s private Stache and will enjoy her favorite Champagne to celebrate our final episode of 2024.

Tonight, we are enjoying a Champagne:

1. Pol Roger. We purchased this wine from Costco for $64.99. This champagne has a golden straw color, fine bubbles, and a powerful nose with aromas of pear, mango, honeysuckle, and white jasmine. It has cooked fruit flavors, such as quince jelly and apricot jam, with hints of beeswax and acacia honey cardamom. The finish is long-lasting with notes of candied orange peel, tangerine, , and anis. 

Next week we will enjoy Merlot wines:

1. Alki 2018 Merlot. This wine was purchased at Costco for $14.99. The wine comes from the Columbia Valley, WA.
2. 2020 Monterra, Merlot. Purchased at Trader Joes for $6.99. This wine comes from Monterey, CA.
3. 2021 Markham Merlot. Purchased at Wall to Wall Wines for $28.99. This wine is from Napa Valley.