Vibrant citrus and pear, with some almond cookie worked in there. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $12
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Sparkling wine reviews
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
... Read More »Mumm Cuvée Napa Cuvée M
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.
... Read More »Domaine Carneros 2003 Brut
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
... Read More »Mumm Cuvée Napa 2002 Blancs de Blanc
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
... Read More »Schramsberg 2003 Brut Rosé
Dry yet fabulously fruity with vibrant strawberry, elegant cherry, and a dash of all spice. Sounds odd, but it works. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $36
... Read More »Schramsberg J Schram 1999
Their signature high-end wine, the ones all the grapes yearn to be. Soft, creamy and absolutely dreamy. Very dry. Baked bread, tart green apple and some tropical fruit seduce your tongue. Flawless wine. Expensive, but worth it. 5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $80
... Read More »Besserat de Bellefon Cuvee des Moines Champagne
True French Champagne, and really impressive. Classy and sophisticated, like something Katherine Hepburn would drink. Lively citrus and a clean, steely finish. The winery also produces a fantastic rosé Champagne as well.4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $35
... Read More »Taittinger La Francaise Champagne
A couple of weeks ago, I reported that the French Taittinger Champagnes tasted so woody, they were undrinkable. The PR folks were so aghast, they sent me shiny new bottles to re-taste. Something must have gotten messed up in the original bottles I tasted, since this second bottle was fresh,
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