Paso Robles to Santa Cruz Mountains: Central Coast diversity 
California wine: the Golden State shines brightly 
Santa Barbara: elegant Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah 
567. Antech, Crémant de Limoux Cuvée Eugénie Brut, 2005 
566. Equipo Navazos, La Bota de Palo Cortado 21, NV (2011) 
565. Equipo Navazos, La Bota de Fino Macharnudo Alto 18, NV (2011) 
£??; 12%
Fantastic way to start Christmas 2002… having said this, not that much better than the NV Bollinger. Don’t know how good a year 1988 was, but this (whilst very nice) was a little acidic, so slightly unbalanced. Straw-gold colour. Fine bubbles. Honeyed toasty aromas with a hint of fruitiness. Toasty flavour hints with that slightly high acid bite. Very nice.
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