A number of notes

I'm behind in my blogging, so here are notes on a few bottles we've had over the past weeks, lots of English sparklers: Hundred Hills Blanc de Blanc 2017 - fantastic, tart, fresh-lemon flavor, incredibly refreshing. Sadly, not enough bubbles, a very light fizz, but not enough to justify the price of this bottle. Rathfinny Blanc de Noirs 2016 - lots of orchard fruit flavors, crunchy tart apples, juicy ripe plums. This wine had the bare minimum of bubbles that I find acceptable in a sparkling wine, so I would buy this again. Roebuck Estates Classic Cuvee 2014 - a very strong and crisp bramley apple flavor, loads of bubbles. This was good with food (we were eating dim sum with it), but it might have been a little too one-note and heavy to enjoy on its own. Coates & Seely Rose NV - This is a favorite that we discovered when we lived in the UK 10 years ago. It was just as lovely as we remembered. Very fine and plentiful bubbles, lots of summer fruit but not sweet, and a crisp finish. I'm so excited to be able to buy this wine again.