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RichEB1 Likes this wine: 96 points
December 22, 2023 - 1988 Kalin Cellars Cuvee Rose Reserve, California Sparkling Wine. I purchased this recently from an absolutely pristine cellar where it had been stored, untouched, since release. So after the recent praise on the Blanc from the one and only @wgfkelley , needless to say I was pretty damn excited to open this. As always, my guy Mr. Kelley was spot on. This was absolutely incredible! As in....one of the better sparkling wines I've had in a long time. Beautiful pale salmon color with plenty or bubbles (see the 3rd pic/video) and a great nose filled with yeasty citrus and strawberries. In the mouth this is just amazing. Vinuous, energetic, and very fresh with more strawberries, baked bread, and some slightly bitter minerality on the very long finish. Blind, you would be hard pressed to clock this as a 35 year old sparkling wine from CA. A total stunner and a contender for one of my top wines of the year. Life is good!
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2000, IWC Issue #90 (link)(Kalin Cellars California Sparkling Rose Reserve Cuvee) Subscribe to see review text.
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- Vintage 1988
- Type Rosé - Sparkling
- Producer Kalin Cellars
- Varietal Rosé Blend
- Designation Rose Reserve Cuvee
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
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- Appellation California
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