Delicate, crisp, lemony, tangerine with an enticing baked-bread aroma. 3 out of 5 Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
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Sparkling wine reviews
Gruet Brut
A wine from New Mexico? Yep. Loaded with tart, refreshing green apple, ripe pear and toasted bread flavors with a minerally lemon finish. Fantastic value. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $18
... Read More »Gruet Brut Rosé (New Mexico)
A tinge of tangerine and heavier-bodied, with pomegranate, strawberry and a minerally slate finish. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $19
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Yeasty, tart green apple and an earthy finish. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $20
... Read More »Nicolas Feuillatte Brut (France)
Light hearted and delicate, with green apple and a toasty finish.4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $28
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Medium-bodied, slightly sweet, red apple, baked pear and an earthy finish.3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $34
... Read More »Mumm Cordon Rouge (France)
Very well balanced between tart and sweet, light-bodied with ripe pear, sour green apple, straw and a brisk citrus finish.4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $40
... Read More »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
... Read More »Wine review: Korbel Chardonnay Champagne
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
... Read More »Paringa 2004 Sparkling Shiraz South Australia
Fascinating, unique wine: a sparkling red. Blackberry, black currants washed down with a tannin structure worthy of a cabernet. Refreshing and it’s even tasty warm.3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $14
... Read More »Barefoot Cellars Chardonnay Brut
Tropical with pineapple and a delicious musky flavor. For those who prefer a bit of sugar on the palate. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=4 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
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