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2018

Champagne Goulin-Roulet

Blanc de Noirs Origine Brut Premier Cru

100% Pinot Meunier. Crafted by father-daughter team Christophe Goulin and Marine from their perch in Sacy, a Premier Cru south of Reims. Alluring, exuberant, with racy elegance, poise, and a chalky mineral mid-palate. Black cherry fruit leads to a frothy mousse layered with vivid wildflowers, licorice, almonds, and white truffle.

2020

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Blanc de Noirs

A blend of 95% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Meunier with 8 g/L dosage. Delicate cherry and pomegranate fruit build through a vibrant, frothy mousse, anchored by racy saline-acid tension. The finish is long, juicy, and bright, with lively fruit balancing the grippy, mouthwatering structure.

2021

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Brut

An elegant blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier made in the traditional method. Citrus and orchard fruit take center stage, framed by saline minerality that anchors the bright, crunchy fruit. The mousse is frothy, assertive, and focused. Super clean, fresh, and inviting.

2021

Flying Goat Cellars

Riverbench Pinot Meunier Goat Bubbles

Made in the méthode champenoise style from the Riverbench Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley, this sparkling wine—affectionately dubbed “goat bubbles”—leaps from the glass with inviting aromas of yellow peach, poached pear, and yellow apple, all mingling like orchard fruit jam on warm, buttered croissants. The palate is enveloped in a luxuriously creamy mousse, carrying those rich fruit tones with elegance. A wet slate finish adds mineral complexity.

2022

Riverbench Vineyard

Estate Pinot Meunier Nouveau

Such an easy-going and quaffable red, ideally served with a slight chill. Bright Bing cherry leads the way, accented by orange peel, grapefruit zest, and delicate rose petal nuances. A subtle espresso bean character adds depth, while juicy cherry and cherry pit notes carry through to the finish, where a gentle hint of incense lingers.

2024

Calais Winery

La Cuvée du Gason Rose

The fruit for this rosé comes from Yoder Vineyard, located north of Dalhart. It’s a vibrant and expressive wine—crisp and crunchy with tart red berry fruit, wild herbs, white peach, and apricot. A creamy mid-palate provides texture and balance before leading into a long, mineral-driven finish marked by refreshing acidity.

N/A

Champagne Goulin-Roulet

Cuvée d’Or Brut Premier Cru

Equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Round and rich with a creaminess balanced by bracing acidity. Baked apple and buttery brioche notes. Intense mineral underpinnings. Voluptuous, succulent, and beckoning.

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2018

Producer

Name

100% Pinot Meunier. Crafted by father-daughter team Christophe Goulin and Marine from their perch in Sacy, a Premier Cru south of Reims. Alluring, exuberant, with racy elegance, poise, and a chalky mineral mid-palate. Black cherry fruit leads to a frothy mousse layered with vivid wildflowers, licorice, almonds, and white truffle.

2020

Producer

Name

A blend of 95% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Meunier with 8 g/L dosage. Delicate cherry and pomegranate fruit build through a vibrant, frothy mousse, anchored by racy saline-acid tension. The finish is long, juicy, and bright, with lively fruit balancing the grippy, mouthwatering structure.

2021

Producer

Name

An elegant blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier made in the traditional method. Citrus and orchard fruit take center stage, framed by saline minerality that anchors the bright, crunchy fruit. The mousse is frothy, assertive, and focused. Super clean, fresh, and inviting.

2021

Producer

Name

Made in the méthode champenoise style from the Riverbench Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley, this sparkling wine—affectionately dubbed “goat bubbles”—leaps from the glass with inviting aromas of yellow peach, poached pear, and yellow apple, all mingling like orchard fruit jam on warm, buttered croissants. The palate is enveloped in a luxuriously creamy mousse, carrying those rich fruit tones with elegance. A wet slate finish adds mineral complexity.

2022

Producer

Name

Such an easy-going and quaffable red, ideally served with a slight chill. Bright Bing cherry leads the way, accented by orange peel, grapefruit zest, and delicate rose petal nuances. A subtle espresso bean character adds depth, while juicy cherry and cherry pit notes carry through to the finish, where a gentle hint of incense lingers.

2024

Producer

Name

The fruit for this rosé comes from Yoder Vineyard, located north of Dalhart. It’s a vibrant and expressive wine—crisp and crunchy with tart red berry fruit, wild herbs, white peach, and apricot. A creamy mid-palate provides texture and balance before leading into a long, mineral-driven finish marked by refreshing acidity.

N/A

Producer

Name

Equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Round and rich with a creaminess balanced by bracing acidity. Baked apple and buttery brioche notes. Intense mineral underpinnings. Voluptuous, succulent, and beckoning.

Vintage

Wine

Type

Rating

$

2018

2018 Champagne Goulin-Roulet Blanc de Noirs Origine Brut Premier Cru

Sparkling Wine

$$$

2020

2020 Dr. Konstantin Frank Blanc de Noirs

Sparkling Wine

$

2021

2021 Dr. Konstantin Frank Brut

Sparkling Wine

$

2021

2021 Flying Goat Cellars Riverbench Pinot Meunier Goat Bubbles

Sparkling Wine

N/A

2022

2022 Riverbench Vineyard Estate Pinot Meunier Nouveau

Still Wine

N/A

2024

2024 Calais Winery La Cuvée du Gason Rose

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$

N/A

Champagne Goulin-Roulet Cuvée d’Or Brut Premier Cru

Sparkling Wine

$$

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