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
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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
... Read More »Casalnova Prosecco (Italy)
Bursting with pear, dried banana and mango, this tropical delight seduced everyone who tried it. Although it has some sweetness, it’s light, balanced and invigorating. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
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Perfumey with sweet cherry almost like cough syrup, a dash of earthiness and a finish so clean it’s almost nonexistent. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $19.
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This California offering from Taittinger certainly won me over. Smells floral, with honeysuckle, green apple and peaches on your tongue. Fantastic value. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $24
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Toasty with a minerally lemon flavor and an interesting baby aspirin thing. Another consistently great sparkling wine house.3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $26
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