April 8th - Foley Family (7)

 Lunch at Latuli

All of these overdelivered...

Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut ~ 16

Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rose' ~ 16

2023 Lucien Albrecht Cuvee Balthazar Pinot Blanc ~ 13

2022 Chalone Chardonnay ~ 24

2022 Chalone Pinot Noir ~ 30

2024 Silverado 'Miller Ranch' SB ~ 22

2022 Silverado Estate Cab Sauv ~ 49

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