Word: pinots
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...champagnes capture the terroir--the unique flavors derived from specific parcels of land--which is often blended away by the big brands in their striving to maintain a consistent house style. The small growers prefer to keep their wines original, and they are often less bound by convention. Chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, for example, are the usual grapes found in champagne; L. Aubry uses the obscure grapes fromenteau, arbanne and petit meslier for some of its champagnes. Fleury Pere & Fils adopts organic and biodynamic growing methods, which it claims open "the soil and vines to cosmic influences...
...Egly-Ouriet Brut Rose. Pinot noir (67%) and chardonnay (33%); about $40. Chockablock with fruit flavor--raspberries, strawberries, cherries, lemon--plus some toast and honey, from a pinot noir specialist...
...Fleury Brut Carte Rouge. Pinot noir; $40. Flowery, herbal, with oodles of strawberries...
...Vilmart & Cie Brut 1995 Cuvee Creation. Chardonnay (80%) and pinot noir (20%); $80. Toasty, spicy, oaky and quite food friendly...
...begins even before the train pulls out of the Napa depot, with an art show and a complimentary wine-tasting seminar. Then you climb onboard for the feast. As the train rolls at a peaceful pace past 27 wineries and manicured vineyards, passengers can sip local Chardonnays, Cabernet Sauvignons, Pinot Noirs or other premium varietals as they dine in luxuriously refurbished Pullman cars, vintage 1915-70. Executive chef Patrick Finney's menu may include filet mignon marinated in red wine and herbs and served with Cabernet-Roquefort sauce. Those who are into food as much as wine are invited...