This domestic sparkling wine house simply has the crisp, minerally, bubbly thing down.
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Sparkling wine reviews
Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut
Ste Michelle Wine Estates in Washington has been a trailblazer for the industry in that formerly-floundering state. But these guys are the champions, the teachers and trailblazers for the small- to mid-sized wineries in eastern Washington.
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Affordable decadence defines Spanish Cavas. Bubbles without the trouble; tastiness without the tawdry price. But Spanish Cava can be a mystery. Weird grape names, little hype. If the bottle doesn’t read “Champagne”many people overlook this sparkling segment, even if it costs less ... Read More »
Zardetto Prosecco
A light sparkling wine from Italy’s Veneto region, sipping prosecco is a great way to start any meal or drink with a salad. It has refreshing acidity, with tinges of grapefruit, white peach and green apple. Finishes clean and elegant. 3.5 stars out of 5 Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry
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Blackberry, cherry, bittersweet chocolate, and a slight warming tinge of vanilla, washed down with a tannin structure worthy of a cabernet. This California take on sparkling shiraz is refreshing, and even tasty when warm.4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
... Read More »Batasiolo 2007 Moscato d’Asti
The uber-fragrant Muscat grape thrives in the hills of Italy’s Piedmont region, where artisans produce the effervescent and sweet Moscato d’Asti. It’s related to Asti Spumante, but only as you are to your hick cousins in West Virginia. Low in alcohol, these flowery dessert substitutes taste ... Read More »
Candoni Moscato d’Asti
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Pommery Brut Royal (France)
Full-bodied, brawny and earthy, with vibrant tangerine, bracing acidity and a minerally slate finish. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $42
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Flowery and perfumey, with kiwi, raspberry and a clean, crisp aftertaste. Sweetness: 3 out of 10 (dry to sweet) Rating: 4 stars out of 5. Price: $10 Availability: Grocery stores
... Read More »Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Brut Cuvée
This Australian sparkling wine is on the sweeter side, but fantastic with anything spicy. Soft, lemon-lime and a toasty finish. 3 out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $11
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Dry, earthy and bursting with citrus and herbs, it’s an outstanding deal from Spain.4.5 out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $11
... Read More »Sumarroca Brut Reserve Cava
The best deal I uncovered this year. From Spain. Delicious, light-bodied and toasty, green apple sprinkled with lime, slight dirty earthiness. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $11
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