Egly's emblematic NV Brut Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Les Crayères was disgorged this year with only one gram per liter dosage

The 2006 is like a well-muscled stallion

bee pollen and spices

almost sappy

It has that iodine-like or fresh blood note I associate with schist and iron soils

Yalumba, Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon Size:6x750ml Egly's emblematic NV Brut BlancIn general, I find Coonawarra a vastly over rated region for Cabernet Sauvignon, with a few noticeable exceptions, one of which is Yalumbas The Menzies, a Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 300 liter French and American hogsheads for 22 months. The 2003 The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon reveals gorgeous notes of creosote, blueberry liqueur, black currants, licorice, and cedar. Full bodied with great fruit purity, real stature, wonderful sweetness (from