misc with kasey major brands

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Domaine LaFage Cote Est Catalan which is a region in france, i assume near the Pyrennes ...a blend of grenache blanc, marsanne and chardonnay.. the chard shows on the nose and the other rhone blends on the back... this wine could actually age a little with those varietals but it was nice and fresh with good acidity... it will be in the corner for the summer

Novellum Chardonnay 2009 French.. yellow gold color, american nose of vanilla and oak, the oak isnt as obvious on the finish as the nose would lead one to believe. this has been a solid wine for the last few years.

Marcoux Chateauneuf du Pape 2007 with good press I was thinking i would like this but it didnt deliver.. may have been closed up but lots of smoke and not much meat to it.. pretty light style, and for $70 I have a LOT of Chateauneuf that I do like at this price and less.