March 4, 2024 - Fine. Bitter and nothing special. Good for mimosas.
November 24, 2023 - Thanksgiving: cranberry French 75 cocktail
December 21, 2022 - The Fifth Annual Largest Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine: Retail $14. Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard, Pinot Noir. Pale straw with a nice sparkle. Quite shy with a hint of lemon. The palate is much fruitier, with nice citrus, a hint of sweetness, but it all works. 90 Points.
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July 25, 2022 - Costco Wine Blind Challenge (Mi Casa): Apple, bubble yum and light caramel, fine medium generous mousse, medium acidity and mineral, a medium long finish. A bit straightforward but correct.
Later, pronounced Granny Smith.
May 1, 2022 - Really tasty! Tart green apple, fruity delicious champagne for $15. Bought it for mimosas, but glad I tried it before adding fresh squeezed OJ. It was better than expected and I will definitely buy it again.
December 29, 2021 - It’s been a long time since I have popped one of these open.
2021 disgorgement date. Medium-light gold with lots of medium sized bubbles. Caramel and green apple nose. There is a hint of yeast and toast on the nose that builds up as it warms up from ‘fridge temperature. Medium bodied, fine fizzy bubbles on the tongue, and high focused acidity. I question if this is truly a Brut from the sweetness detected. Palate of green apples, lemons, peaches, and a hint of dough. Long tart lemon, caramel, and saline finish.
I am not going to lie - this is better than I remember it being. I personally think it is too sweet for a Brut and this is more like a Prosecco than a Champagne. As so, treat as such.
December 27, 2021 - Great value for the price. Crisp and light
December 22, 2021 - The Fourth Annual World’s Largest Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine; 12/20/2021-12/23/2021: Retail $16. French Colombard, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir. Korbel claims this is the first American sparkler to be made with organically grown grapes--who am I to argue? The nose comes off as yeasty, fruity, and quite sweet (candied tree fruit). The palate comes off as only a touch sweet, but really just a smidge, with the fruit really the story. Creamy, fruity, good acidity, yeah, this is pretty darned good.
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August 19, 2021 - Fine for the price/expectation. Offers more yeasty brioche flavors than proseccos at this price. Apple fruit is fine too. Good with appetizers or fried foods
June 28, 2021 - Yep, it’s Korbel. You get what you pay for.