Michel Arnould "Grand Cuv̩e" Brut Champagne This wine from Nicola and

This wine from Nicola and Sean Allison is made in what I call "serious style" which means it is rich

Once on the palate

graphite and spice

black raspberry and blackberry fruit

it's done in a clean and refreshing style

Michel Arnould "Grand Cuv̩e" Brut Champagne This wine from Nicola andThis is one of my very favorite non vintage Champagnes! Cinnamon and I shipped this to Costanoa, a resort by the beach (better than carrying it on our bicycle!) and enjoyed it alfresco after a day in the saddle. We carried Riedel "O" stemless glasses in our jersey pockets (don't try this at home kids!) because we forgot to ship them We were glad we did. This wine has so much complexity and subtlety it would have been a shame to drink it out of