Champagne, Alto Adige and Santa Cruz Mtns

Dinner with friends Cindi, Carol, Brett and Alex afforded a wonderful opportunity to enjoy superb cuisine and wine at RockSalt restaurant.  A lively and fun evening!

2009 Louis Roederer Brut Vintage
Damn, I really enjoy this wine! The mouthwatering vinosity never fails to please. Pear and creamy brioche. Mostly Pinot Noir with Chardonnay supporting.
Wonderful pairing with Rappahannock oysters on the half shell.

2015 Cantina Terlano Pinot Bianco Vorberg Riserva
Drank few ounces and then stored away for the following evening. Gained quite a bit of presence and viscosity on day two with dinner. White peach and chalk with minerally finish kicking in. Incredibly silky mouthfeel.
Paired beautifully with grilled octopus on a bed of sticky rice, accented by roasted jalapeno honey, seaweed and lemon misto oil.

2014 Varner Pinot Noir Spring Ridge Vineyard Upper Picnic Block
Richly textured Morello cherry, mushroom, sassafras. Very enjoyable swansong interpretation of this vineyard from the Varner Brothers.
Paired deliciously with shrimp & grits with pork belly gravy.