Golden and slightly copper in color. Nose of vanilla custard and candies ginger. Almost black licorice too? Fewer bubbles and creamy. Not syrupy but more viscous than a blanc de blancs.
I personally like brut but this is good for a demi-sec.
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Very interesting. It isn't bad but it is also not what I expected. It is much more like an aged Reisling or Gewurtztraminer than any Champagne I have ever had.
My advice is to drink up, no reason to hold any longer.
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Really tasty bubbly. Fantastic with dessert. Honey, jasmine, lily, almond, and hazelnut on the nose with a lovely palate that has freshness yet is delicately sweet and overall delicious.
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Very tasty bubbly. Nose of apple, baked pears, fresh bread. The palate is sumptuous with a lovely rich mouth feel and fresh green fruit flavor. There is a touch of sweetness, but everything remains light. Fantastic with some spicy foods.
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Consumed the 07 today, right after the 06 and found the 07 to share the same positive qualities of the 06, however, the 07's fruit was a little less "soft and ripe" than the 06, and will probably taste very similiar to the 06 in another year. Excellent balance, (as always). Had a fresh crispness, zesty citrus flavors with hints of pear and peach. Anxious to try it again next year to compare the evolution of this enjoyable "easy sipping" Demi-Sec.
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67% Flora,18% Chardonnay,15% Gewurztraminer. Appearance: Clear, pale golden. Nose: Clean, roses and orchard fruit, bubbles. Palate: De-lovely. Off dry with a light sweetness perfectly balanced with restrained acidity on the finish. Ripe pears, peaches, summer roses & a whisper of apricot cream. Just the right amount of lively bubbles. Cork closure. 13% abv. (D 4.5, F 6; Pine)
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Pale gold color with a nice bead of tiny bubbles with fruity stone fruit aromas. On the palate it's creamy, medium-bodied with zesty acidity, and white peach, apricot, mango, and baking spice note flavors. Medium finish
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Some tropical fruit on the nose. White plum. Medium to long finish. Semi sweet semi dry wit h a long finish. Really. A great sparkling. There is a story that. One of our presidents one year sent all this wine to China...We did not have any that ear.....its been a while...we will not mention the president. Unlike many other sparkling. Still gives that bitter finish I really like....enjoy. Will buy it again.
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Tropical aromas with peach pie and citrus on the palate. Tiny long lasting bubbles. Nice acidity supporting the fruit. An enjoyable, very slightly sweet bubbly. Made a nice aperitif.
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Consumed with special desert at home for our 30th wedding anniversary, very pleasant nose of tropical fruit, fine bubbles, on the palate, nicely but not overly sweet, hints of apricot, mango, pineapple, and vanilla, soft silky mouth feel with a long pleasant finish. Went fantastically well with our fresh figs, dipped in sugar, caramlized and then reduced a sauce with a fine 10 yr old tawny port, butter and lemon juice served over fresh vanilla bean ice cream.
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Tasted at the winery. Bright and fine appearance. Floral and citrus aromas with a faint mineral note. Creamy and rich on the palate, with silky fruit through the finish.
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12/19/2020 - sstein19 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Golden and slightly copper in color. Nose of vanilla custard and candies ginger. Almost black licorice too? Fewer bubbles and creamy. Not syrupy but more viscous than a blanc de blancs.
I personally like brut but this is good for a demi-sec.
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12/12/2015 - Mtpisgah wrote:
Very interesting. It isn't bad but it is also not what I expected. It is much more like an aged Reisling or Gewurtztraminer than any Champagne I have ever had.
My advice is to drink up, no reason to hold any longer.
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4/5/2015 - stufis wrote: 88 Points
Showing its age as it warms. Meh...probably held this for too long.
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12/31/2014 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
Really tasty bubbly. Fantastic with dessert. Honey, jasmine, lily, almond, and hazelnut on the nose with a lovely palate that has freshness yet is delicately sweet and overall delicious.
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12/31/2014 - CIAgrad86 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Apples, and yeast, but a bitter finish. Have a membership with Schramsberg and get wine, but this is is not as spectacular as others in the past.
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12/13/2013 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
Very tasty bubbly. Nose of apple, baked pears, fresh bread. The palate is sumptuous with a lovely rich mouth feel and fresh green fruit flavor. There is a touch of sweetness, but everything remains light. Fantastic with some spicy foods.
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8/2/2013 - jnewman77 wrote:
A nice sparkler with some apple, yeast, and nice mousse. Not fantastic, but tasty on a warm day.
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12/25/2012 - mthompson Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consumed the 07 today, right after the 06 and found the 07 to share the same positive qualities of the 06, however, the 07's fruit was a little less "soft and ripe" than the 06, and will probably taste very similiar to the 06 in another year. Excellent balance, (as always). Had a fresh crispness, zesty citrus flavors with hints of pear and peach. Anxious to try it again next year to compare the evolution of this enjoyable "easy sipping" Demi-Sec.
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11/24/2012 - Byronic wrote: 91 Points
Modest bubbles, soft, creamy sweetness with hints of stoney minerals and grape must
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9/1/2012 - nubbin wrote: 90 Points
67% Flora,18% Chardonnay,15% Gewurztraminer.
Appearance: Clear, pale golden.
Nose: Clean, roses and orchard fruit, bubbles.
Palate: De-lovely. Off dry with a light sweetness perfectly balanced with restrained acidity on the finish. Ripe pears, peaches, summer roses & a whisper of apricot cream. Just the right amount of lively bubbles.
Cork closure. 13% abv. (D 4.5, F 6; Pine)
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3/17/2012 - Martin Redmond Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pale gold color with a nice bead of tiny bubbles with fruity stone fruit aromas. On the palate it's creamy, medium-bodied with zesty acidity, and white peach, apricot, mango, and baking spice note flavors. Medium finish
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2/25/2012 - bpobric wrote: 91 Points
Some tropical fruit on the nose. White plum. Medium to long finish. Semi sweet semi dry wit h a long finish. Really. A great sparkling. There is a story that. One of our presidents one year sent all this wine to China...We did not have any that ear.....its been a while...we will not mention the president. Unlike many other sparkling. Still gives that bitter finish I really like....enjoy. Will buy it again.
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1/1/2012 - BobKat Cellars Likes this wine: 90 Points
Certainly not a Brut, but I really enjoyed it. Fairly complex, different and I will buy again.
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12/26/2011 - jackal4eva wrote: 87 Points
Very unique and creamy texture. Slightly sweet. Balanced bouquet. Small bubbles.
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11/24/2011 - acox wrote:
Tropical aromas with peach pie and citrus on the palate. Tiny long lasting bubbles. Nice acidity supporting the fruit. An enjoyable, very slightly sweet bubbly. Made a nice aperitif.
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10/16/2011 - flydcjets wrote: 91 Points
Creamy and silky through out, finish of strawberries, elegant bubbles.
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10/4/2011 - Dierenarts wrote: 92 Points
Consumed with special desert at home for our 30th wedding anniversary, very pleasant nose of tropical fruit, fine bubbles, on the palate, nicely but not overly sweet, hints of apricot, mango, pineapple, and vanilla, soft silky mouth feel with a long pleasant finish. Went fantastically well with our fresh figs, dipped in sugar, caramlized and then reduced a sauce with a fine 10 yr old tawny port, butter and lemon juice served over fresh vanilla bean ice cream.
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9/30/2011 - jlehrer wrote: 92 Points
Consumed with dinner (meats and cheeses). Super tasty, especially with a touch of cassis. Definitely buy again.
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8/4/2011 - TPs Vino wrote: 91 Points
Suprised by the complexity that this has for being sweeter than most. Lingering finish of vanilla.
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5/31/2011 - Rgrusin wrote: 88 Points
Nice sparkling Demi-sec. Slightly sweet but not cloying. Nice acidity with a drier, yeasty finish.
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5/30/2011 - MattMauldin wrote: 90 Points
Tasted at the winery. Bright and fine appearance. Floral and citrus aromas with a faint mineral note. Creamy and rich on the palate, with silky fruit through the finish.
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4/16/2011 - DanH wrote: 89 Points
Good blend of acidic and sweet notes, prominent creamy finish, lots of floral notes, pleasant sparkler.
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