Still fresh and vibrant. Lively mousse, medium-fine bead. Strawberry/pomegranate palate. Fruit up front but nice dry finish. Glad I have 3 bottles left.
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Matches my notes from a year ago. Still incredibly fresh for its age, this bottle shows the cranberry more than anything. I'll try my last bottle once it's past its 10th birthday since it should easily age that long.
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Very surprising Rose from California. Nicely balance with cherry, strawberry flavors but never too sweet or too dry, nicely balanced with fine mousse and delicate bubbles. For the price it was a knockout.
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As you'd expect from the grapes involved, the nose is in between that of pinot noir and that of blanc de blancs champagne, with the accent on the former: strawberry/cherry and rose petal with yeasty brioche, tiny bubbles, maybe a little citron zest on the palate. The label doesn't call it "brut," or any of the other usual designations, but it's quite dry and tart. This was "en tirage" for four years and I'm unclear what this adds, but this was the last of six lovely bottles.
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Zesty nose with bread, cranberry, strawberry and cherry notes. The palate has pleasant bubbles, medium acidity and flavors that match the aromas. A great bottle of bubbles for the price, and I look forward to seeing where it goes in the next year or two.
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Enjoyable and versatile, either on its own or with food. Medium bubbles, fairly crisp with nice fruit. This seems to drink better on the second night (apprx. half of the bottle, capped, in the refrigerator overnight) - it seems to gain some weight and depth.
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Very nice qpr! Strawberry, cherry, herbs good acid, citrus, nice mousse a little creaminess. Very juicy and a pretty long finish, a fine summer sipper.
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Had this on Christmas day with pan seared salmon and sauteed asparagus, red pepper and red onions. Paired surprisingly well. Red cherries and cranberries.. nose and palate. Off dry, good acidity, medium to full bodied. Very smooth with a medium finish. I don't do sparkling wines often, but this was delicious! 89+
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Beautiful rosey/salmon color with fine bubbles. Nose of yeast, herbs, maraschino cherry, red apple, and strawberry. Yeah, there's a touch of lemon as well. Nice presence in the mouth with full body, good acidity, and flavors mirroring the nose, along w/ a bit of creaminess, and medium finish. This is solid and enjoyable at <$20. Food versatile as well. 90+
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Medium peachy-pink. Shy nose of fresh-cut apple and cranberries. The palate is richer, a sappy middle with red fruit edges, the finish is pleasingly tart and medium. The taste leans more towards the rose than the sparkling, opposite for the texture.
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Did not take formal notes, which I'll attempt to do next bottle, but I do recall some red fruit (red apple skin in particular), citrus, yeasty/bready note, and pretty good acidity. We enjoyed it, but I'll reserve scoring for next time.
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As you'd expect from the grapes involved, the nose is in between that of pinot noir and that of blanc de blancs champagne, with the accent on the former: strawberry/cherry and rose petal with yeasty brioche, tiny bubbles, maybe a little citron zest on the palate. The label doesn't call it "brut," or any of the other usual designations, but it's quite dry and tart. This was "en tirage" for four years and I'm unclear what this adds, but this was a lovely bottle with great QPR. Even my hostess, who is dubious about both sparkling wines and rosés, was enthusiastic.
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7/4/2018 - gfb1 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Delicious
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3/25/2018 - ChipGreen wrote:
Brioche and strawberry on the palate. Delicious and showing no signs of slowing down. One of our favorite sparklers but sadly, only one bottle left.
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8/19/2016 - studleytrey wrote:
Consistent with previous reviews, but I'm getting some light oxidative notes on nose and palate, so I'll be drinking my last sooner than later.
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2/15/2016 - ChipGreen wrote:
Still fresh and vibrant. Lively mousse, medium-fine bead. Strawberry/pomegranate palate. Fruit up front but nice dry finish. Glad I have 3 bottles left.
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12/4/2015 - grover91 Likes this wine: 89 Points
A lovely opener.
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11/25/2015 - David_T Likes this wine: 89 Points
Matches my notes from a year ago. Still incredibly fresh for its age, this bottle shows the cranberry more than anything. I'll try my last bottle once it's past its 10th birthday since it should easily age that long.
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7/4/2015 - 2009emerson wrote: 90 Points
Very surprising Rose from California. Nicely balance with cherry, strawberry flavors but never too sweet or too dry, nicely balanced with fine mousse and delicate bubbles. For the price it was a knockout.
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6/21/2015 - mazik Likes this wine: 91 Points
As you'd expect from the grapes involved, the nose is in between that of pinot noir and that of blanc de blancs champagne, with the accent on the former: strawberry/cherry and rose petal with yeasty brioche, tiny bubbles, maybe a little citron zest on the palate. The label doesn't call it "brut," or any of the other usual designations, but it's quite dry and tart. This was "en tirage" for four years and I'm unclear what this adds, but this was the last of six lovely bottles.
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2/19/2015 - Acohen Likes this wine: 88 Points
Crisp with good acidity, some pear, cranberry notes
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12/26/2014 - gfb1 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Honeydew and lime peel bouquet. Delicate bubbles. A bit of strawberry in the mouth. Very well balanced. Still drinking beautifully
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9/18/2014 - robmillis Likes this wine: 87 Points
simple, light berry experience
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9/17/2014 - kietkopelli wrote: 92 Points
Very nice. I don't remember the tasting notes but remember wanting more.
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8/23/2014 - Frabjous Likes this wine:
For Caroline’s b’day!
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7/31/2014 - nathanbsmith wrote: 88 Points
Very nice sparkling!
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7/25/2014 - scott w Likes this wine: 88 Points
Burned through 4 bottles, fine qpr
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7/7/2014 - David_T Likes this wine: 89 Points
Zesty nose with bread, cranberry, strawberry and cherry notes. The palate has pleasant bubbles, medium acidity and flavors that match the aromas. A great bottle of bubbles for the price, and I look forward to seeing where it goes in the next year or two.
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7/3/2014 - grover91 Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is a terrific sparkling rose, perfect for warm summer days. Nice balance - not sweet but not dry. Highly recommend.
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6/29/2014 - Mjurgaitis Likes this wine: 91 Points
Awesome beach wine. Great value.
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6/20/2014 - tward Likes this wine:
Enjoyable and versatile, either on its own or with food. Medium bubbles, fairly crisp with nice fruit. This seems to drink better on the second night (apprx. half of the bottle, capped, in the refrigerator overnight) - it seems to gain some weight and depth.
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6/9/2014 - fredfromny wrote: 89 Points
Nice for what it is. Fruit is a bit heavy, though.
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6/7/2014 - spts1000 wrote: 88 Points
very nice. medium pale pink color.
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5/28/2014 - Acohen Likes this wine: 88 Points
Cranberry and strawberry with nice acidity but short finish
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5/16/2014 - scott w Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very nice qpr! Strawberry, cherry, herbs good acid, citrus, nice mousse a little creaminess. Very juicy and a pretty long finish, a fine summer sipper.
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1/5/2014 - discoverwine Likes this wine: 88 Points
A very nice sparkling rose. Good structure and delicious red berry flavors. Very good for the price point.
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1/1/2014 - mazik Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drunk New Year's Eve with the Otts with blini and salmon caviar and smoked salmon....
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12/28/2013 - SteveG wrote: 89 Points
Same as before, or a bit better.
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12/25/2013 - Zbear Likes this wine: 89 Points
Had this on Christmas day with pan seared salmon and sauteed asparagus, red pepper and red onions. Paired surprisingly well. Red cherries and cranberries.. nose and palate. Off dry, good acidity, medium to full bodied. Very smooth with a medium finish. I don't do sparkling wines often, but this was delicious! 89+
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12/25/2013 - Acohen wrote: 89 Points
Nice crisp sparkler with apple, pear and bread notes
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12/16/2013 - studleytrey Likes this wine: 90 Points
Beautiful rosey/salmon color with fine bubbles. Nose of yeast, herbs, maraschino cherry, red apple, and strawberry. Yeah, there's a touch of lemon as well. Nice presence in the mouth with full body, good acidity, and flavors mirroring the nose, along w/ a bit of creaminess, and medium finish. This is solid and enjoyable at <$20. Food versatile as well. 90+
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11/5/2013 - SteveG wrote: 88 Points
Medium peachy-pink. Shy nose of fresh-cut apple and cranberries. The palate is richer, a sappy middle with red fruit edges, the finish is pleasingly tart and medium. The taste leans more towards the rose than the sparkling, opposite for the texture.
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10/20/2013 - studleytrey wrote:
Did not take formal notes, which I'll attempt to do next bottle, but I do recall some red fruit (red apple skin in particular), citrus, yeasty/bready note, and pretty good acidity. We enjoyed it, but I'll reserve scoring for next time.
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9/2/2013 - mazik wrote: 91 Points
As before, great little rosé, seemed to be singing with John's ginger-spiced mousse de fois gras.
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8/25/2013 - mazik Likes this wine: 91 Points
As you'd expect from the grapes involved, the nose is in between that of pinot noir and that of blanc de blancs champagne, with the accent on the former: strawberry/cherry and rose petal with yeasty brioche, tiny bubbles, maybe a little citron zest on the palate. The label doesn't call it "brut," or any of the other usual designations, but it's quite dry and tart. This was "en tirage" for four years and I'm unclear what this adds, but this was a lovely bottle with great QPR. Even my hostess, who is dubious about both sparkling wines and rosés, was enthusiastic.
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