A unique flavor of black cherries, toasted hazelnuts and a touch of bitter clove. Great French Champagne look-alike at a quarter of the price.3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
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Sparkling wine reviews
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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Flowery, perfumey with kiwi, raspberry and a clean, refreshing aftertaste. Shockingly good wine from this oft maligned winery. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
... Read More »Mumm Napa Brut Prestige (California)
Sour apple squirted with lime and dipped in sweet honey. Slightly earthy but mostly the fruit reigns. The best deal I found. Their Blanc de Blancs is also fantastic. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $19
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Roederer Estate Brut (California)
Green apple tossed with walnuts and a handful of wheat germ. Slightly sweet and bready. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $24
... Read More »Schramsberg 2004 Blanc de Blancs
Acidic yet softly sweet with orange and peaches, with a subtle yeasty earthiness. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $35
... Read More »Laurent Perrier 1997 Brut (France)
Starts off with a toasted curry aroma and leads into an elegant, tart acidity and lemony finish. Quite extraordinary. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $68
... Read More »Michele Chiarlo Nivole 2004 Moscato d’Asti
Like the wine coolers you drank in high school and college, this is a fizzy Italian sipper loaded with sweet pear, apricot and peaches. Delicious, but you can’t drink a lot of it. That’s why it only comes in half bottles.3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=7 out of 10 (dry
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This French Champagne sports an apple Jolly Rancher flavor, backed by some toasty vanilla. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=4 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $27
... Read More »Schramsberg 2002 Blanc de Noir
Earthy, with a baked pear bread character. Finishes with a tart citrus wash that freshens your mouth. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $33
... Read More »Pommery 1995 Grand Cru Brut (France)
Extraordinarily good, with a wholesome baked bread backbone and a tart lemon and ripe peach taste. Long finish that begs for more. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $50
... Read More »Taittinger Prestige Rosé
Green apple and tart cranberry, followed by a vanilla-tinged earthiness. A bit pricey, but worth it. I tried the other French Taittingers, but they were so woody, they were almost undrinkable. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $60
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