I always get the NV – it is a great value at $65. Have found I prefer it to the Moulds but have not tried past several vintages of the Moulds.
My only experience with the Missouri Hopper was grabbing it by accident when going for the NV – I noticed the difference enough to check the vintage – and it turned out to be the MH. More complexity and concentration and what made me double-check was the great, long finish. I think it was a '15?
Haven’t popped a Pangkarra but may before ordering.
Was hoping to grab a mixed case this year but can’t justify paying over $80 on ground shipping to LA. Last time I checked these aren’t coming from NY, are they?
Yeah, I wish they would make the labels of NV and Hopper more visually different. Seems strange to me that they don’t. Anyone know the reason?
On the other hand, the Moulds (reserve) is very different, and I actually like that label more than NV/Hopper, but again, it’s what is inside the bottle, not outside, but still . . .
One time, after several wines were opened and consumed with friends, I accidentally opened a Missouri Hopper, thinking it was a Napa Valley. The labels are nearly identical, and the font and font color are not very clear. Frankly that happened to me with a 2016 Myriad and Myriad Steltzner, as well. It is operator error (aka me), lol.
6x NV, 6x Sauv Blanc (wanted to try the white), 3x Pangkarra, 3x Missouri Hopper. I’ve been impressed so far and budgeted for a bigger purchase this year.