Category Archives: Sparkling Dry

Roederer Estate Extra Dry

Posted on August 9, 2010 by RJ

Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, Estate Bottled, Extra Dry nv The nose displays stone fruits, apples and citrus with a little puff pastry. In the mouth you’ll find the essence of green apples and citrus with a balancing shot of sweetness. … Continue reading →

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Domaine Carneros Le Reve 2004

Posted on August 7, 2010 by RJ

Domaine Carneros, Carneros, Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Le Reve 2004 As in the past, the nose exhibits the sweetest of fruits and flowers. In the mouth the theme continues with ripe stone fruits, a creamy texture and a dosage that … Continue reading →

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Scharffenberger Brut Rose

Posted on August 7, 2010 by RJ

Scharffenberger, Mendocino County, Brut Rose, Sparkling Wine nv This is a sparkler that features lively fruit, vivid strawberries and raspberry punch, with an accent of floral notes. In the mouth the fruit carries on with a creamy character, a sense … Continue reading →

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Mollydooker Goose Bumps 2006

Posted on July 20, 2010 by RJ

Mollydooker, South Australia, Goose Bumps, Sparkling Shiraz 2006 In the nose the oak makes a statement with sweet black fruit. The texture in the mouth is masterful, actually velvety displaying the flavors of blackberry, coffee and freshly-split oak. Proprietors Sarah … Continue reading →

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Prestige cuvee sparkling

Posted on May 14, 2010 by RJ

Perrier-Jouet, Champagne, Cuvee Belle Epoque, Fleur de Champagne, Brut 2000 The cork was quite compacted and the bottle opened with hardly a whisper. The color is taking on a light golden hue. Yet in the nose it delivers the fresh … Continue reading →

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Vintage California sparkling

Posted on May 14, 2010 by RJ

Schramsberg, North Coast, Blanc de Blancs Brut 2006 There are very pretty floral notes in the nose, with fresh pears and apples and a bit of bread dough. In the mouth the fruit continues with some pastry richness and the … Continue reading →

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Mumm Napa Rose

Posted on May 14, 2010 by RJ

Mumm Napa, Napa Valley, Brut Rose nv The house style is fruit-forward. A noticeable dosage amplifies the red fruit character with a complementary sweetness. The process is methode traditionnelle. P&B in Napa 12.5% purchased for $17.79 at Bottle Barn Mumm … Continue reading →

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Chandon Blanc de Noirs

Posted on April 26, 2010 by RJ

Chandon, California, Blanc de Noirs nv This bubbly features cherries, both fresh and cooked, a little sweetness and a touch of bitterness.  The grapes behind this wine are the classic black grapes from Champagne, viz., Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. … Continue reading →

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Korbel Brut produced from organic grapes

Posted on April 26, 2010 by RJ

Korbel , California Champagne, Brut, Organically Grown Grapes nv The nose features flowers and freshly sliced red and green apples. In the mouth there is a vivid sense of green apples, clean and light with a touch of creaminess. The … Continue reading →

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Chandon Brut

Posted on February 22, 2010 by RJ

Domaine Chandon, California, Brut, Classic nv Unfortunately this wine was corked. The aromatics are dampened and the mouth is astringent. A sense of the dosage is the only element coming through. I was concerned when I removed the foil from … Continue reading →

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