This wine always performs above its price point. Apple and lemon notes with a creamy mouthfeel. The majority of juice in this bottle is from 2016 and then disgorged in 2019 (and purchased on release) A few years of holding always add some weight. 12.5% alc. 04.13.24. With lobster mac 'n cheese. Recommended.
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Next level on day 2. Sat out for 2 hours on day 1 and then recorked. Amazing still life left. Lemon, sour apple, dough, mild chalk, orange peel and spice. Super complex. Maybe the best bottle to date.
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Pale lemon. Med (+) aromas and flavor characteristics of honeysuckle, lemon, lime, pear, apple, white peach, bread, pastry, bread dough, cream. Dry, high acidity, med alcohol, med (+) body, med (+) finish. Fine persistent bubbles that give a creamy mousse. Very good quality- wine is well balanced between fruit characteristics, refreshing high acidity, and medium alcohol. It shows good complexity between medium (+) intensity primary fruit aromas (apple, lemon, white peach) and secondary aromas (bread, dough, cream). If the length of finish was a little longer, this could be an outstanding wine. Lack of tertiary aroma characteristics of hazelnut or honey combined with the good presence of fruit and high acidity indicate this wine is suitable for bottle aging and may develop further desirable characteristics in the bottle over the next 3 years.
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greenish straw colour, small bubbles. gentle yeast and nutty notes accent a nose of apple, pear and lemon zest. very smooth, round, and very fresh in the mouth. good balance of crispness and richness in the apple flavours with agreeable accents of brioche and ginger. racy citric finish with pithy notes of moderate length.
very good and pleasing sparkler… having both enough richness and acidity, it should not only not offend high-acid snobs, but also have enough universal appeal as an aperitif or for toasting.
12.5% AbV; dosage 10g/L; 60% Chardonnay/ 40% Pinot Noir; base vintage is 2019 and includes up to ~10% reserve wines (going back some four seasons); two years on the lees.
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Drank at Kuro in Hard Rock AC, about $70 on wine list, solid bubbles, golden color, good flavors, never got flabby as we drank, drank with sushi rolls, tempura veggies and eggplant, I go up and down with this wine, it was in good form with this bottle, it is always difficult to know what you are drinking without disgorgement dates on non vintage sparkling wines, might drink again depending on wine list, not a wine I would have at home due to better options at retail.
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Pretty much consistent with my 9/5/2022 note. As before, developed a bit more lemon/green apple taste with some time in the glass, maybe due to warming up a bit.
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Disgorged 2/2022. This is not as good as the last bottle. Heavy on the chalk along with minerals, lemon, sour apple and pear. Shorter on the finish and while refreshing not the typically experience. Sampled on day 2.
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My buddy Eric thinks this bottle is 20 to 30 years old. Golden in color, but not super dark. Nutty, caramel notes on the nose. Smells like it has some age on it. In the mouth, at first you get some of the oxidized, nutty caramel notes, but then surprisingly you get a blast of bright citrus fruit. It finishes pretty nicely. We enjoyed this.
Disgorged 2/2022. Day 2 review. These have been stellar sparkling wines over the past 5 years. Vibrant fruit featuring lemon, unripe peaches and sour apples. Chalk, minerals and floral notes. Nice acidity. What is not to like about it for $19.99.
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Green apple, seaweed, light soy sauce, toasted almonds, toasted hazelnut, lemon curd. This is really fantastic. Don't know what year this was bottled, but I would take a gander it wasn't super recent, because this is showing some really nice savory notes. Really wonderful balance between the nutty savory side and the rich lemon and bright apple. Very persistent mousse. Long finish. Great complexity. Very rounded and rich, with the backbone of intense acidity keeping you coming back for more. Picked up on a whim after a bad day, and boy is my day a hell of a lot better now! Amazing paired with some basic sushi
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Last of a case purchased five years ago. Started out a bit one dimensional showing nothing but apple on the nose and palate, but it was also initially a bit too cold. As it warms there’s a nice toasted almond quality that emerges, along with baked pastry and vanilla custard elements. Somewhat coarse bead with flavors of pear, lemon, chalk and dough.
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Pretty good, especially for the price. You could have fooled me into thinking this is Champagne. Day 2 was even more biscuity. Nice, not complicated, but very pleasant and a good value.
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Another solid effort and at $19.99 a real bargain. Citrus, shells, spice, orange peel, sour apple and chalk. Medium in the finish and nice acidity. Better than any Cava and Prosecco for under $20.00.
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As the house sparkler used for impromptu celebration as well as “just because”, this wine rarely receives a TN. We enjoy it so often that, like the girl next door, you don’t’ really notice how excellent something in such proximity is until one day, you suddenly say, “Well, damn fine!” The color is golden, but not brassy. The lively mousse reflects the youthfulness of the wine, but settles in to a steady stream of fine bubbles. The nose and palate display red apple, lemon rind of candied lemon, pear, and brioche. As the wine finishes, elements of hazelnut, coconut and vanilla appear. The mouthfeel has a touch of creaminess to it. This is always a welcome pour. 12.5% alc. (Currently drinking from a case purchased in 2019.) With she crab soup. 12.23-24.23. Recommended.
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This is a go to in our house for bubbles as it's a good QPR and we've been to the gorgeous winery in Anderson Valley 2x. It always amazes me that Roederer came over from Champagne and bought this property in Mendocino in the early 80s. The area is sparely populated now, so 40 years ago it must have felt like it was in the middle of nowhere. I bought 6 bottles for the holiday season, so I assume it's a relatively current release. Obviously it's NV so it's difficult to compare across releases, but I find this release a little better than the last. Always enjoyable and balanced, it paired well with Mont Jacob cheese.
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My first ever sparkler from Cali, crafted by well known Champagne producer Louis Roederer who founded this property in 1982. Made from a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% PN, up to 15% oak-aged reserve wines were added, aged for 2 years on the lees. Pale lemon colour. Medium+ intensity aroma of lemon, smoke, pears, yeast, jasmine. Medium body, mineral, chalky, stony and delicately sweetish with 10 g/l of RS. White fruit flavours with citrusy drops, vinous extra fine mousse and well integrated high acidity.
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As the world leader in this NV wine this is the 2/2022 Disgorgement. This is really good with apple, chalk, pear, lemon and floral notes. Really a solid. Much better than the crap Veuve I tried today.
Really tasty still. Tasting a bit like there is too much dosage but there it is. If it can still hit $19.99, its rather darn killer. Three years before it gets to market, so has some age - some tirage, some bottle age.
Aged in large cask, no malo, the reserve wines are aged at least 3 years as well.
$23 at Costco Kauai, when cold very acidic and very strong bubbles, as it warmed up fruit came out as well as some complexity, drank with kale salad and shrimp, fried chicken wings and wasabi pea crusted mahi mahi, would drink again but other options are available at this price point including Costco Champagne.
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Quite an appealing nose. Brioche, lemon, orange and yellow apple dominate the nose. To me, the palate is slightly underwhelming and is quite sweet. If the palate matched the smell of this wine it would be better than some entry level champagnes. Still worth a try and great for people who drink prosecco and want to get into traditional method sparkles!
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One of the better bottles and on day 3 none the less. Orange peel, sour apple, dough, minerals and spices. Very complex offering and much better than the base bottle of Veuve.
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Med yellow color. Med(+) aromas of pear, green and yellow apple, brioche, honey. Creamy bubble, med acid, dry, med body, long finish. Very Champagne-like which is a little different from what I remember though fruit intensity is higher than a typical champagne. Drink now.
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So I bought a cellar; 11/12/2022-12/31/2030: So this was fun. I don't know how old this bottle is. At NYE, I opened a Krug NV, and was able to research the label, to determine that the NV bottle was from 1994 - 2005, because it was a gold label, and that is the time-period in which Krug used a gold label on their Grande Cuvee. There are no blogs that I could find that detail which labels were used by Roederer Estate during certain periods. Makes sense for an inexpensive, available bottle. What is really interesting, though, is that the Krug and this bottle had the exact same cork - both said FORTIS EXPORT on the top with a little castle. On the stem, the Krug says CHAMPAGNE and KRUG, while the Roederer says nothing. And on the bottom, each cork identifies each winery. And the Krug cork, sitting in my cork bucket for six months now, looks exactly the same as this Roederer cork I pulled tonight. So I'm guessing these bottles are from the same general time period.
This wine had only a tiny pop, or a small whoosh, when opened, and not a strong nose. When first poured, it was frothy, with bubbles everywhere, that quickly settled to one, slow stream from the center of the tulip glass, and were a bit bigger than what I expect for champagne. The bubbles lasted for the first half of the bottle, and were fairly non-existent in hours 3 and 4.
The wine was a beautiful gold in the glass, certainly like an aged champagne. It has the nose that I can't describe, but can easily recognize, especially after my 1979 Schramsberg experience (which had no bubbles, but the same nose). A bit metallic on the palate, but definitely yeasty, bready, and cooked apple.
What this lacked was depth. Which, to me, is to be expected. Short finish, almost a pop-rocks sensation in the mouth, even on the last glass, and a shallowness of the flavors listed above. Certainly not the Krug.
But what a fun experience. I had no expectations going in. I have no idea of the provenance of this bottle, or when it was bought. It came with the cellar, and I'm glad it did.
Poured a light straw color to the glass with smaller bubbles than I thought. Yellow fruit, peaches and Asian pear. A little melon and kiwi fruit. Pretty darn refreshing and was enjoyed with peach ice cream (and was an AWESOME pairing). This entry level Roederer NV Sparkling is really solid, and punches way above its price point. Finishes with a sweeter but slightly tart peach and brambly kumquat, a hint of white pepper. Just delicious.
Can easily be a crowd pleaser. Saltiness on the nose with Apple notes a biscuit. Medium body and balanced medium acidity. Short finish of apple with a lingering lemon. Nothing overly complex but a good sparkler at a fair price.
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Again just a solid, well made domestic sparkler that out delivers 75% of the NV Champagne out there. Sour apple, mild spice, dough, floral and pie crust. Nice acidity.
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P/well chilled. A great sparkler at this price point. Effervescent, fruity, decent complexity considering a bulk produced product. Perfect with seafood dinner. Nothing off. Mike's
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Nose of saltines, cashews, golden apple, nectarine. Cracking and electric apple and stonefruit, pie crust, Palate creamy with vibrant acidity and wet stone minerality.
Too indiscernible in its focus in tulip glass imo, came alive in flute.
Meyer lemon finish a little abrupt.
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Pale straw. Nice nose with tropical fruit, peach, minerals. Nice full mousse, fruity, fresh, with some nuttiness. Great everyday sparkler. Enjoyed every bottle.
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Immediate aromas of green apple, flint, hazelnut, bread dough and pea puree. This had racy acidity with a tart edge that tapered off on the long finish. More fruity than mineral, which, truth be told, is how I prefer my sparkling wine.
Mr. P used it to make an Aperol spritz…yummy!
I think this is one heck of a value ~ $25
I had rather low expectations for this bottle because of how we treated it. It was a gift from my brother-in-law from around 2017. For the first two years we had it stored upright on a shelf that received two hours of direct sunlight per day and in a part of our home that saw daily temperature fluctuations. Once I had my cellar set up, I moved the bottle down there and had it stored properly. So, I was a little shocked at how fresh and lovely this was.
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Belle robe jaune paille. Les bulles sont fines. Un nez bien brioché avec des pommes. La bouche est suave avec des fines bulles qui chatouille au plus. Très bon.
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Disgorgement date: 11/11/2021 $22.00 a bottle with tax. Can't beat that. Vibrant wine with nice acidity featuring candied pineapple, citrus, minerals, sour apple and spice. Very refreshing.
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Disgorgement Date: 11/11/2021. First time not to see it on the bottle but the box had it labeled and was confirmed by Roederer. This is much better than the 2/2022 effort although did see a 3/2002 today at a shop. Fine bubbles and nice acidity featuring minerals, lemon, mango, chalk, sour apple and dough. Medium plus finish and a winner for sure.
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3 Day World Headquarters New Year's Celebration (Bloomington, MN): Disgorgement date 9/2020. So much better. Lemon, citrus fruits, chalk, minerals, spice and sour apple. Excellent. Again everyone please look at the neck of the bottle for the date. It is small but worth the effort.
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3 Day World Headquarters New Year's Celebration (Bloomington, MN): Disgorgement date 2/2022 is an easy pass. Two bottles and this one is much worse. Tastes like a Gruet which I can't stand. Chalk, lacks fruit, dust and a bitterness to it. Please look before you buy on the neck of the bottle as I am the biggest promoter of this wine probably in the world but avoid!
Disgorgement date 2/2022. Not nearly as good as the 9/2020 so look for that. This was lighter in style with topical fruit, minerals, mild chalk and sour apple. While it is very nice not at the level of previous efforts.
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88 Dec 2022 👃 honey, ripe red apple. 👅 Red apple, a streak of minerals, small bubbles but not too much mousse which is nice sometimes because you get more liquid vs foam. A simple sparkler that indeed mimics a decent champagne. A good value of you can find it at about 30.
Pears with a light bread note on the nose. Mostly pears with a tart, green apple note. Sweetness is on the high end of brut. Acidity is medium-plus. Overall, this will be a crowd pleaser for the average party.
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Well day 3 and still solid. Normally these don't make it to day 3 but still plenty of bubbles. Lemon, lime, spice, sour apple, pie crust, minerals and chalk. Another outstanding effort and yes Sparkling wine can make it to day 3 and still be vibrant and expressive. Disgorgement date: 9/2020
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1/22 disgorgement. A lot more acidity than the '21 disgorgements I've had. The high acidity really balances out the 10g/l dosage and doesn't present as sweet as previous bottles. Just enough breadiness, just the right balance of green apples, caramel, and lemons, just the right amount of lift. Hard to believe this is $21 a bottle.
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Excellent mousse and a continuous stream of bubbles officially opens our household’s Christmas celebration as we continue the tradition of watching Rudolph while eating burgers and drinking this wonderful (and wonderfully affordable) sparkler reminiscent of a night holed up in a hotel in NYC during a blizzard. The color is golden yellow. The fine bubbles mesmerize. Notes of brioche, coconut and vanilla accompany the dominate citrus theme. This is always a house favorite. From a bottle stored for four years following release. 12.5% alc. With beef burgers. 12.23.22. Recommended.
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There are very good bottles of this and then great ones. This is a great one. Vibrant Sparkler with minerals, chalk, citrus, sour apple, pear and lemon. Complex and medium plus finish. Wonderful on day 2.
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The Fifth Annual Largest Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine: Retail $28. 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. Pale straw in color with a fine sparkle and another fabulous nose. Rich and layered and quite biscuity. Luckily, the palate is also fantastic, quite tart with tons of lemon. Yum. 93 Points.
Est-ce que ce vin a la finesse du Champagne ? Grande question que Michel Phaneuf, Jacques Benoît et Jules Roisseux se posaient à TVA il y a 25 ans déjà ! Le bulles sont fines, le nez peu exubérant avec des notes de pain grillé. La bouche est simple, grillé, fines bulles, totalement brut ? Il semble avoir une touche sucrée qui lui donne une belle rondeur. Bon vin.
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Day 2: Still shows plenty of life as all of these seem to do on day 2. Champagne not as much. Lemon, dough, minerals, floral, lime and orange peel. This continues to be one if not the best domestic Sparkling wine under $25.00. 91 points
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Excellent sparkler. I would have thought this was a true, aged Champagne. Very nice doughy, yeasty nose and palate with great acidity and some minerality. Found in a bargain bin for $25.
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tons of great notes about this wine so no need to repeat the general consensus... it's clearly one of the best NV california champagne method sparklers... try it in magnum, it's even better
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2nd best wine at the sparkling tasting behind the charles Heidsieck. Green apple, spice, minerals, orange peel and lemon. Crisp and clean and always a winner.
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Consistent with prior notes - pear, apples, vanilla spice, bread dough and an appealing hint of minerailty. Creamy texture with vibrant acidity. A crowd-pleasing staple at our home
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Disgorgement date: 9/2020. Glass earlier was quite ordinary but the 2nd glass is back in form. Shells, orange peel, lemon, sour apple and spice. While not as good as the last bottle it is a solid sparkler.
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Back in Time with IW&FS Arkansas: Always a great choice to get things rolling, these bubbles awaited attendees at the pre-Civil War Wilhauf House, part of the Drennen-Scott Historic Site. Members and their guests enjoyed salty tapas-style bites to begin our event.
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Bought at 55th Street Wine & Spirits in Manhattan. Disgorged 9/2021. Medium yellow-gold. Zesty lemon, green apple, almond, nuts, brioche, and chalk, with fresh, medium-plus to high acidity, and a smooth, creamy texture. The fresh, zesty and chalky notes linger on the palate for 30+ seconds, and are joined by smoky notes from day two. First time I am having this bottling, and I am impressed. Very good, and very good value.
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It's scaring me how I can tell disgorgement dates of Roederer Estate apart - 6/21 disgorgement. This has less perceivable sweetness than the 7/21 and 8/21 disgorgement bottles I had over the last several months, but seems to be at the expensive of some complexity. It's tradeoff I am willing to accept since this is more in line with what I liked about Collection 242.
Lemons, pears, green apples, toast, a bit of brioche, spices, and orange peel all wrapped around fine bubbles, medium-high to high acidity, and minerals that hold on for minutes. You can feel a bit of stickiness on the lips from the high side of brut dosage.
I don't think there is a better value than this coming out of NorCal. Practically impossible to beat in the 20-25 buck category.
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Disgorged 09/2020. Copious nose of stone fruit and toast. The palate is focused and balanced, with lots of yellow apple wrapped in zesty acids that linger beautifully on the finish. NV Roederer Estate strikes again!
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Pale yellow to straw color. Very subtle nose with lemon curd, citrus, and minerality. Surprisingly full bodied palate with lots of champagne-esque bread/yeast notes, good bubbles, high acidity. Not a very complex sparkling wine, but great value at around $20/bottle. I'll be happy to smash down a case of this.
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So probably now one in the world with more reviews on this wine as my wife loves it and I love it as it is $19.99 on sale often in our market. This is another stellar bottle and rivals almost all the Big House Champagnes. Floral, lemon zest, dough, orange peel and minerals. Complex and medium plus finish. Outstanding bottle. Tried on day 2!
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Thick mousse that fades quickly to a fine rim of bubbles. Nose isn’t super expressive but shows almonds, buttered toast, ripe stone fruit, white flowers, oak. It’s definitely a richer style California sparkling and the oak is quite presented. Mouthfeel is a bit flat and effervescence is low. Not bad but better value can be found in France for ~$25 (e.g., Cremant de Bourgogne, de Loire, d’Alsace, etc.). If you want California at this price point buy Schramsberg.
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Last bottle was not that good, but this is off the charts good. Good acidity with mousse, lemon curd, biscuit, spice, sour apple and lemon. Medium plus finish and easily better than 2/3 of NV Champagne. I pay around $22 a bottle for this which is stealing but love the MN market. Disgorgement date 4/2020.
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Darn, always to me one of the best domestic sparklers. More reserve wines and apparently just a touch more oak on those reserve wines. Palate is clean and really just delicious.
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After a day of drinking bunch of sub 90 point Sparkling wines this reminds me how good this is. At $19.99 on sale the best. Bright fruits featuring sour apple, grapefruit, lemon, spice, orange peel and dough. Medium plus finish and complex. Sampled on day 2.
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Very fizzy/bubbly on opening. Taste is indistinct, maybe some apple at first. Not sweet, not too dry, maybe even a bit tart. After about 1/2 hr, smooths out and nice lemon/green apple taste that continues a bit into the finish. Not complex, but very tasty and balanced. Very good QPR.
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Popped open a bottle to compare against the Roederer Collection 242. The much cheaper California outpost won in every category outside of the finish. It's hard to justify the 30 buck price difference with the Collection 242 when this is on the market.
Lemony in colour, with a strong, vigorous bead. Slightly sweat apple notes on the nose. Great length in the palate. Interestingly, though, not a lot of flavour clarity on the front of the palate. Develops a great, chalky minerality through the mid palate with some obvious nutty pinot ‘fatness’. A very polished, off-dry finish, with a hint of granny smith apple bite at the end.
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This bottle was purchased December 2012. I generally properly cellar these for 3-4 years, and find they consistently improve. As the price in my local market has crept up, I've found myself buying Champagne more often, so this languished in the cellar. Some bottles with a good bit of age have been to oxidative and lifeless. This was NOT the case with this bottle....very bready/yeasty, only slighly darker color than young...lingering finish. This aged, very, very well.
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So as the for most expert on this wine in the world here is my 100th tasting note. This is the best sparking wine out there for under $30. I get it for $20. Pear, sour apple, dough, minerals, chalk and tropical fruit. Another example of the greatness of this wine and how Champagne is over priced. 92 points
Lovely light nose, medium mouthfeel, rounded with apples and flowers. Clouds of fine bubbles with long persistence, deliciously dry and wonderful with a chicken patty, rice and gravy, salad in a Romaine spear.
Disgorged Feb, 2021. Bottle 1 of 5 for our steak and lobster dinner - the only one we brought - paired with smoked salmon crudité, We've had several bottles of this, but this is my first note for this particular disgorgement. As always, I find this a consistent crowd pleasing sparkler and good value. Not particularly complex and for me a middle of the road style, some apple here, and brioche, but everything well-balanced.
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I swear, I have yet to have the same disgorgement date on a Roederer Estate when I buy them from Costco. On the positive side these are getting better over time.
Disgorgement date of 8/21. Yeasty, nutty, and bready notes dominate the nose with some orange peel lurking in the background. Perfectly balanced. Palate of lemon, yeast, brioche, spices, mineral, and some citrus zest. Long and almost persisting finish of light brioche, mineral, saline, and lemon zest finish.
This bottle could have fooled me in being a proper Champagne.
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Sleek, crisp, and tensile notes of stone fruit, citrus, and a hint of brioche. The mineral energy and the animated bead are impressive for this level. Refreshing finish. Excellent.
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Lemony nose with light mousses. Easy drinker, nice mousse, citrus, hint of vanilla, medium finish. Nothing spectacular but hard to find any fault. Great brunch wine!
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Better on Day 2 or 3!; 6/2/2022-7/5/2022 (3 Day Wine Review World Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN): Day 2 Review: This bottle is stellar and as good as the base bottle Champagnes: Veuve, Piper, Roederer, Mumm and many others. This has been a rockstar purchase. Disgorgement of 9/2020. Lemon, spice, floral, minerals, orange peel, chalk and sour apple. Complex effort and medium plus finish. Outstanding value.
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Disgorged 3/21. Drank over two days with some improvement on day two. Not a lot of depth, but it possesses some richness with orange marmalade. At th is officer point, there can never be any complaints, fantastic QPR.
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After having several more bottles of this, this can easily stand up to many of the entry-level Champagnes and is one of the best values in California bubbles.
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Continues to be a stellar QPR, with notes of Gala apple, Key lime, ginger root, and brioche throughout. Creamy, and sporting lively acidity for balance. Love it.
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Not bad. Green apple, lemon zest on the nose. The palate was medium + acid and medium body with some toasty brioche on the attack and a citrus finish. Nothing special here but for $25 a good buy.
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Out of 375. This showed especially well tonight - lots of zip and some good depth. Again, not going to compete with the heavy weights, but more than solid at the price point.
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Light gold color. Drank 2 glasses over an hour plus. Savory, brioche filled nose, spiced apple and quince on the nose. The palate is more to citrus, candied lemon peel, sour lemon, chalky, and dense. This doesn't have the brightness of recent bottles. Curious as to how long this was lurking on the shelf in Kapaa.
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This bottle is so much better than the last one. Lemon, sour apple, spice, dough and minerals. Balanced and good acidity. Wonderful $20 Sparkling wine.
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Certainly some variance on these bottles when they make as many as they do. This is not flawed just not showing the sour apple and lemon of previous bottles. More chalk and spice.
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right off the cork I just notice how briny and mineral the nose is... sourdough ....its well chilled coming across with vanilla, yellow fruit, apple lemon peel, loving that savory sourdough nose....one of the most champenois domestic bottles I've come across...my last note here was in 2020...this is right off the pull while that bottle had 3hr slow ox...reminds me to give it some air...after someone asked I searched for disgorgment date near top of label disgorged 1/2021 L1012.... the reserve wine really adding on nose...
Thiis is another stellar bottle as good as 3/4 NV Champagne's out there. Pear, lemon, spice, chalk, minerals and pie crust. Medium finish and good acidity.
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Day 2: Excellent. Like I said in previous note the bottles from Haskell's are excellent. Lively wine with apple, pear, minerals, lemon, spice and a hint of chalk. Great acidity and medium finish. This is probably the best bottle I have tasted from the current NV. 92 points
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Had some somewhat iffy bottles from Liquor Boy which I returned the rest as they were not as good as the bottles purchased from Haskell's. This is a solid bottle with lemon, spice, chalk, lime and minerals. Refreshing.
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(Pulled from a case purchased in 2017.) The go-to, house pour for whenever bubbles are needed or just preferred. Golden yellow with an almost toasty color to it. Yeasty and lees-y, with nose of biscuits and lemon marmalade. The mousse still roils and the bubble bead is continuous. The bubbles are a bit coarse. 12% alc. With oyster gratin. Recommended.
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New years eve afternoon starter. Worked great to start the festivities. At less than half the price of the Collection 242 it's an easy crowd pleaser and easy bottle to pop open without hesitation. Will buy again when see them less than $20 to have a few on hand.
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Disgorged 08/2020. This was in fine form, with the minor caveat that the bubbles were a bit on the aggressive side. As usual, there was an emphasis on fresh fruit (especially pear) over autolytic notes, and a well integrated vein of mouthwatering acidity.
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This batch from Haskell's is so much better than the batch from Liquor Boy. Beautiful with sour apple, pear, minerals, spice, dough and tropical fruit. Super refreshing and bright acidity.
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Purchased at Liquor Boy for $16.99. These are not as good as the ones I bought from Haskell's. Always nervous about shipping conditions in the Twin Cities from one place to another. This has saline, spice, apple and some minerals. Clearly not as good as the case from Haskell's. Not scoring this but around 85 points
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Disgorgement date of 1/2021. Medium gold in color with large aggressive bubbles. Wonderful nose – green apples, peaches, toast, raw marzipan, and toasted almonds. Bubbles are a bit aggressive on the tongue. Medium-light bodied, lively acidity, and on the sweeter side of a brut (12g/l according to the tech sheets). Palate of green apples, lemon, oranges, toasted brioche, a bit of lychee, and underripe peach. Medium finish that is green apple and toast.
While this shows more Champagne like notes than other entry-level Cali sparkling, you won’t mistake this for Champagne. But at the current prices, I much rather have 2-3 bottles of this around. Absolutely fantastic for a domestic bubbly and a great way to start the Christmas feast.
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Great balance and energy, sweet floral and citrus notes without getting anywhere close to sickly-sweet mouth feel. Would buy again at $20 as a great value champagne.
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Outstanding sparkling wine value and about as good as NV Louis Roederer Champagne. There was some bottle variation, [[[[probably because some were a little older.
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Not as good as the last bottle but still solid. Lemon, pie crust, sour apple and orange peel. The depth of this wine is not nearly there as last few. Picks up some chalk on the finish.
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Day 2 review: Solid and amazing value. Sour apple, tropical fruit, shells, lemon, minerals and pie crust. Refreshing and sharp acidity. Better than almost all NV Champagnes including those fashionable Grower Champagnes.
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Tasting note 100 on this sparkler. Again off the charts value. All Champagne Big Houses try to make something this good. Lemon, dough, spices, orange peel, minerals and chalk. Medium plus finish and great acidity. Day 2 review on this one.
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This bottle is stellar. Bright acidity featuring lemon, lime, chalk, baked pie crust and floral notes. This might be one of the best bottles of this wine. 92 points
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Big Cab Open (Eagle Brook CC): Citrus, orchard fruit and almond elements on the nose and palate. Has a terrific richness and subtle toasted undertone. Excellent value.
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Shimmering light gold color. Drank a couple glasses over about 5 hours. This was our boat wine today. Despite the 60 degree temps, a brisk wind and a cloudy Fall afternoon meant no worries with keeping this cool. I really do marvel at what Roederer consistently does with this wine at the price point. Today this offered a bright, lovely perfume of flowers and ripe green orchard fruits. The palate is bright with tart green apple, yeast, light almond notes and a pastry dough. I really oughta stock up on this.
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Lingering mousse and bead. Light straw yellow color. Aromas of apple, lemon, mineral and dried yeast. There’s also something floral as well- leaning towards honeysuckle- it’s a mildly sweet white flower quality. Fine bead with flavors of apple, citrus blanched almond and jasmine. Excellent. 92+ pts.
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Opened this last Saturday, 5 days ago and its better than ever. Great out the gate and just slightly more elegant and complex tonight. Still very energetic. 60% Chardonnay / 40% PN. These CA Roederers are exceptional "champagne" for the money. Nice coming home to nearly 1/2 btl well chilled, alive & inspiring tonight.
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Nice overall with sour apple, pear, spice, floral and orange peel. Medium finish and good acidity. One of the best Sparkling wines in the world for under $20.00. 90 points
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Golden straw robe. Pinpoint perlage, cashmere-like mousse, and refined brioche nose all hints at this sparkler’s prestigious pedigree. Lovely lemon zest finish.
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Pale yellow, more persistent mousse than I expected from the price point and fine effervescence which is lively but not aggressive. Pillowy Champagne-like aromas of brioche, white flowers, crisp apple and honey. Nice soft acidity, dry. Flavor is complex with more apple as well as pear, apricot, and more florals with a subtle minerality. The yeast notes do not follow through from the nose to the palate as much as I would have hoped, but they are discernible. For $21, it's a fantastic QPR and a very solid affordable sparkling option.
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Again solid. While not Champagne certainly offers some similarties featuring orange peel, dough, spice and minerals. Very refreshing. New house Sparkler.
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Still dont like this. So glad this is my last bottle. Boring wine that is so tart and bitter, bubbles disappears so fast and screams cheap sparkling wine.
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Good bubbles, a bit sharp tasting, need a bit more fruit, drank easily, bought in Costco Maui for $22, drank with wild salmon, ok wine but prefer Domaine Carneros these days for Cali/French sparklers, probably won’t drink agin in the near term, not sure of disgorgement date.
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Brother in Town Lot's of Wines!!!; 6/26/2021-7/4/2021: Very crisp and refreshing featuring lemon, sour apple, dough, mild spice and orange peel. Excellent value and hard to beat this at $16.50 a bottle. 91 points
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The new go to Sparkler as Mumm Brut Presitage is not nearly as good as it used to be. Apple, pear, minerals, lemon and mild spices. Very refreshing and perfect for this hot weather. 91 points
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Served chilled. Disgorged 1/2019 according to bottle.
Appearance: light gold color with a moderate amount of gas and no sediment. Light tearing.
Nose: medium ripe/tart lychee, peach, and wet stone. A slight smoky note. Bottle says that there is oaking, but I don't seem to pick up on that much.
Palate: A nice fizzy and moderate(-) creamy texture. Off-dry, medium acidity, moderate(-) alcohol, and moderate(-) bodied. Medium flavors of peach, lemon, apricot, and linen. It has a spike of bitterness that, although refreshing, is a little too powerful and unbalances the wine somewhat. Nice medium length finish and good complexity.
An intriguing fairly complex and fruit-forward sparkling wine. Would go well with stronger-flavored seafood or chicken dishes.
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Pale lemon. Medium intensity aroma of brioche, yogurt, apple, pear. Off dry, high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body. Medium intensity flavour of pear, lemon, grape. Medium- finish.
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I found this to be mediocre as my last bottle. It's not a bad wine but it's nothing interesting as well and I found it quite boring. I didn't enjoy the slight oxidative flavor either. Not a rebuy for me. I'd rather pay much more for something I will enjoy.
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Very enjoyable. My favorite entry level domestic sparkler. Slightly off dry, great yeasty nose, and effortlessly light, round, and smooth on the palette. Has enough acidity to pair well with food but never feels acidic. Very fine bubbles. Very easy and enjoyable supper.
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As per my previous comment, it is very nice -- slightly off dry perhaps compared to classic champagne. As such, however, I prefer to pay a bit extra for champagne.
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Light golden. Disgorged April 2019; a 375. Yeasty, with depth. Fine bubbles. Lovely on the first night, and showing strongly on the second. Highly impressive for its category, as usual.
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Fine bubbles with a "hay" color to it. Nose: a tad oxidative in style, hay, ripe red apples, generic red berries (nothing specific just like a melange of red berries), and a tiny bit of underripe pineapple. Palate: very fresh, medium body, medium plus acidity, some slight baking spices, a touch of greenness or underripeness going on here?, a touch of astringency here, and it feels quite ripe but not over the top. Medium finish. Fruits on the palate, big juicy red ripe apples, underripe pineapple, slight tart red berries (cranberries), and some hay. Overall, I quite like this sparkling wine - one of my favorite "entry-level" domestic sparkling wines.
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Creamy and yeasty on the nose, same in the mouth with subtle apples and crunchy pears feeling. Creamy mousse and generally creamy is the word describing best the wine. There is enough acidity to meet it, and make it elegant as well. 12g/l sugar, just shy of 1m bottles production(!?)… I enjoyed it with food and liked it as much as 'Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs' that I drank last night, but they are so technical and uninspiring... good for a dinner party though.
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Fermented smell. Not a light wine. Sweetness gone with creamy cheese like Fromager d’affinois, so pair it with non-sweet cheese like Manchego. Apple-like fruit. Day 2: Sweet and foamy. Apple massaging my tongue. Good QPR. AbV 12.5%, pH 3.1, RS 12 g/L, approximately 60% chardonnay, 40% pinot noir. https://roedererestate.com/wines/brut-multi-vintage
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Dinner at home with carry out from Blacksalt (all that is allowed due to ban on in-restaurant dining dictated by district overlords). After Condrieu and St. Cosmé and Diebolt-Vallois, we didn’t need a thrid bottle of wine between the two of us. But somehow, we found the wherewithal! We pulled this because we knew our palates were shot and we’d not feel guilty about not having tasting notes. Happy New Years!
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Day 1: Crisp and good acidity. Minerals, shells, lemon tart, spice and kiwi. Medium finish and complex Sparkler. Better than half of the NV Champagnes out there. 91 points Day 2: $15.00 a bottle on sale. Wonderful nose with lemon, grapefruit, spice and floral notes. Refreshing and great acidity. 91 points Recommendation: This is a super steal at $15.00 a bottle. Go to my website to see where it is so cheap: www.twincitieswinetasting.com
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This is probably the top value in sparkling wine available in the US at $16-20. Easily can be blind tasted as a legit champagne. A little more on the acidic than creamy side, but darn I don't know how they do this at this price, and why more American wineries cannot emulate this.
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These baseline California sparklers don't get enough love. 23 bucks, and feels on par with NV Champagnes at twice the price. Green apple and Mirabelle plum lead the way, supported by hints of brioche and smoke. Acidity is on point, balanced perfectly with the creamy mouthfeel. An excellent QPR.
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Popped and poured while making Thanksgiving supper. Purchased on release in November 2018, showing medium deep color and a medium mousse and bead. Mixed orchard fruit- apple and pear- with a nice yeasty element and hints of stone as well. Ripe pear, stone and dough on the palate. Showing quite nicely; a perfect afternoon sipper while minding the grill and doing some prep work in the kitchen.
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Disgorged 3/20/2018. From a 375. This was absolutely lovely — yeasty, vibrant, and full. It isn’t, and doesn’t pretend to be, a 1% wine — but, as usual for us, it’s regularly among the top of its class. It beautifully accompanied welcome news on Saturday, November 7, and a couple small pours were still lovely on Sunday the 8th.
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One off buy at Costco ($20) 4-5 months ago. Fairly muted nose, led by green apples and lesser notes of caramel and almonds, joined on the palate with a citric note, buttery yeast and minerality. Medium straw-gold, light to medium bodied, light legs. Medium+ acidity, no heat, medium persistence and intensity, medium- complexity. Slightly sweet and buttery, the acidity keeps this refreshing and light. Nice compact bubbles, not long-lived, but perhaps because we were using wine glasses. Worked well with cheese (manchego), olives and light snacks, but probably could stand up to fish, shellfish and white meat poultry more than respectably. A big step up from the other CA NVs I'm familiar with, but just below the French NVs, albeit at a friendlier price point. It won't change your world, but again, it's that large-scale, corporate, super-reliable, reasonably priced quaff that, even if it doesn't wow your snootiest friends, won't offend them, either. I didn't see a disgorge date, but I've never had freshness issue with this bottling. Won't be REB's last appearance at the home of sfwl. Solid. 89-90
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Remains my all round favorite CA version of "champagne". Huge bang for the buck as always. If I worked in a wine store and someone came looking for sparkling under $30 this would always be my first rec.
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Disgorged 01/2020. (I appreciate that Roederer puts disgorging info on its bottles.) Nice, basic sparkler. Crisp and refreshing. Nothing special, but good QPR at roughly $12 per 375ml bottle.
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Incredibly consistent, year in and year out. Just shy of being too sweet, but it manages to show some very nice fruit quality without the awkward edges usually found around this price point.
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Disgorged 03/2019. Better than the last bottle (a 01/2019 disgorgement), but still had some of the disjointed bitter lime that dominated that last bottle, and less of the typical radiant fruit. I have been a huge fan of these bubbles for years, and I'm still keeping the hope alive.
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Opened for our 10:00 meeting with Dreama Anderson who refused a glass as we discuss listing 41 Fallon for sale. No notes, but the discussion went well.
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Pale yellow color with a bouquet and flavor of dried apple with a clean and crisp impression. Good balance and acidity with nice effervescence. Multiple bottles drunk around the time of my daughter's big wedding on July3, 2021.
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Pale yellow color with a bouquet and flavor of citrus, dried pear, and minerals. Good balance with some nuance and a moderate finish. with nice acidity and effervescence. Drunk at my beautiful daughter's wedding with the big crowd postponed until after covid. Multiple bottles consumed.
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From magnum. Brought by D&M. No lot number or identifying info so I probably wouldn’t buy myself and no idea about what’s in it, cepage, vintage, disgorgement, etc. Not that hard to provide this info which would make me take this more seriously. Nose - Apple, honey, flowers Mouth - well balanced, crisp, apples, slight dough. Impressive domestic sparkler.
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disgord 5/2019 printed on upper label the part by cork, I meant to slow-ox an hr but stepped for 3hrs, so 3hr slow ox , then first pour....smells very nutty,caramel apple,some reserve wine notes,very complete,depth,astringecy,a 2019 disgorment,stale bread,nutty almost that reserve wine,3hr slow-ox doing it,sliced red apple note ,red fruit,blanc de noir notes,that cali pinot can be tasted, my last note was 2013 according to cellartracker,great showing here,round,savory,earth/ /oxidation/ funk from reserve wines or something,really best showing in memory....
8/16...half the bottle been under this cork you twist to seal I use to keep wine,this is amazingly preserved by sealer,still a minor bead,tasting very toasty,nutty,lots of wet earth,round yet dry,find myself slowly sipping,the mineral/acid is nice
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The wine looks medium straw colored with medium speed legs and many medium sized bubbles.
It smells like baker's yeast, dough, cream, toasted almond, baked yellow apple, vanilla, lemon curd & meringue.
The body is light +. The wine has bright texture and the bubbles are fluffy. The wine finishes short +. The wine has medium - acidity. It tastes like baked yellow apples, toasted almonds, dough & lemon curd.
Overall, it's not very complex and the flavors fall a bit flat for me. I think if it had more acidity it would be better balanced. The bubbles are fun and fluffy and I enjoy them even though I usually lean more towards fine, velvety bubbles. This is a fun wine and decent for the price.
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Method: pop and pour; 51.5 degree; Grassl Mineralite
Look: medium straw; a lot of medium to vigorous bubbles; few medium speed legs
Nose: quince, pear, light green/yellow apple, light raw pie crust, vanilla, light lemon curd, maybe light milk
Palate: pear, hard bread crust, yeast; medium+ finish of mineral, flint, a bit bitter; light+ body; larger bubbles seem clumsy with a sharp attack and then meandering until suddenly gone; medium- acidity
Overall: I didn't expect a ton at this price point and was hoping for a good QPR wine at this low price point; however, I'm disappointed. The nose is pleasant, even if basic. The palate is the real let down though. From the subpar mouthfeel -- a lighter body with clumsy bubbles; to a simple and uninspired flavor profile that transitions into a finish that I don't care for. It's hard for me to not like sparkling wine, but this is just mediocre for me. I'll update my notes if this improves with air and warmth.
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Pale gold color. Fine bubbles. Nose of peach, on the palate more pear and green apple, with some lemon zest. Toast and hazelnut notes on the sweet finish. Great value, perfect poolside.
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Still a classic $20-something dollar purchase for me after all these years. This bottle showed a big more sugar than I remember, but who knows. Still really fresh, bright, floral and quite complex for the price.
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Pulled for a quick Father’s Day brunch as we celebrate both the day, but more importantly, DDB testing negative for Covid19. Bright apple on the nose and attack, with some transition to brioche on the finish. With a savory Dutch Baby. Recommended.
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Nose: Lemon peel, bit of buttercreme, toasted brioche.
Mouth: A fine-beaded and pillowy mousse leads off, softly melting away as notes of white pear, lemon ginger, brioche, and lees spice come into focus. Finish ends on a spicy note, but still stays unified and smooth all the way throughout.
Overall: Still the QPR budget sparkler bar none. Shows beautiful, velveteen palate action and still cleans up well at the end. Generous and full but with refreshing balance as well. Really nice.
92.
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Had a bottle of this laying around for a COVID Zoom Wine Chat that never materialized, so.....It ended up being used half for mimosas - which were damn good with it & half for another Zoom call in the evening. I'm reminded again just how good this, and hate to even add the qualifier of "at the price point". Well, yes it is, but I'm happy to say it hits the 90pt mark for me regardless - so I need to keep more of these on hand. This bottle was bright and energetic, a good bit of green orchard fruit, well balanced and poised. Very enjoyable for sure.
Robust Sparkler with aromas and flavors of green apple and buttery brioche. Hints of lemon and vanilla. Finely beaded bubbles and and creamy and mouth filling finish. Great Value
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I'm ambivalent about this wine. Admittedly I bought it mistakenly thinking it was 2020 Wine Spectator's #7 wine so I was probably expecting much more - shame on me. However, this is a sibling. It's gold-coloured with a nose of flint, stoniness and mineral. The body is light. The wine has satin-like texture. The wine finishes long. However as a previous reviewer noted, there is a slight bitterness to the finish. I'm not likely buying this wine again - especially at the price point here in Canada.
This bottle was purchased in December 2008, and properly cellared since purchase. I had feared maybe this had been too long for the wine, but it was quite a pleasant surprise. Doughy/yeasty as one would expect, only the slightest oxidative notes....delicious and served blind, I would have assumed it was Champagne, not California 92-93 pts
Amazing value for the money. Nicely balanced with toasted apple notes and smooth finish. Great to drink alone or adding orange juice for delicious mimosas.
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This is not for me, maybe unfair due to the better champagnes I have had recently. It even has a noticeable bitter character that is not able to be absorbed buy the other flavors.
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Last bottle from a 6 pack we bought a couple years ago. For whatever reason, the dosage came across a little heavy on this one, but still delicious as ever.
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It finally happened: a sub-par bottle of what I have long considered one of the most reliable sparkling wines available. This one was dominated by unpleasant bitter lime. Disgorged 01/2019.
Not at all bad for the price. Crisp lemon/tangerine taste. Not much of a finish but who can complain for the price. Good value sparkler. Score 87-88. Relative to expectations: +
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No notes; just drank it as a run up to our meal at Fat Canary - a meal and an evening ruined by BTSR, Beth McMahon (who is never to be trusted) and Bill Wilson.
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Yellow color with good effervescence and with a bouquet and flavor of citrus and apples with no bread or yeast notes. Very refreshing with pleasing acidity, good definition and balance, and quite a long finish. This is a go-to-wine for my family and reliably good. We drank on Christmas morning as we opened our presents.
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The Second Annual Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine: Retail $28. 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. Light straw in the glass with citrus and yeast. Yum. Tart apple and pear. The palate is quite delicious and the finish is lengthy and tart. Yum. Excellent. 91-93 Points. thedrunkencyclist.com
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Pulling three of these over the course of 2 days justifies a note or two about the progress of this batch of bubbly. We pulled the first bottle to help lubricate the evening as JGW joined us for dinner. The mousse lingered long from the roiling stream of bubbles. They seemed a bit courser this time around. The bead of bubbles barely subsides over the course of the evening. JGW seemed to enjoy it by quickly downing two glasses. A light yellow gold meets the eye as the bubbles gush to the top. A nose of red apple and lemon zest. On the palate, more apple than lemon zest but with more nuance, including apple cider and maybe a touch of brioche on the finish. 12% alc. With steamed shrimp with JGW and then beef Shack attack burgers as we replicate our annual NYC dinner watching Rudolph. 12.19-20.19. Recommended.
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Champagnes & Sparkling Wines (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): “Approximately 60% Chard & 40% P.N. grown on the Anderson Valley estate; Oak-aged wines from the estate’s reserve cellars are added to the blend, creating a multi-vintage cuvée in the traditional Louis Roederer style. Aged a min of 2 years on the yeast; Only the cuvée (1st pressing of 120 gallons/ton) is used; no première or deuxième taille. The fermentation takes place in high-grade s/s tanks @ 65°F. Zero to minimal malolactic fermentation is used. 12.4% ABV, 12 g/L R.S., & 3.1 pH; 80,000 cases produced @ $28 sugg retail.”
WAY too cold
N: Bread dough with minerals WAY underneath?
P: LM body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt counterbalanced by a crisp acidity which transitions into a LONG, balanced finish with an attractive tangy/swtness. NICELY done food style that SHOULD also work as an aperitif. My EXC-/EXC, the higher QUITE arguably on the basis of QPR. 92 pts winereviewonline.com (Apstein, 8/13/19) @ $24, and 91 WE (Gordon, 12/31/19) @ $27. [Check with this vendor if interested in their very COMPETITIVE price.]
FYI, I'll add the disgorge date later (IF I can find it)
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Disgorged in January of 2019, this light yellow sparkler (60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir) sports a brisk medium-sized bead. Effusive of lemon meringue, honeycrisp apple, toasted bread and cardamom, it is light-to-medium-bodied, crisply acidic and vibrant on the palate. Solid in the middle and finishing with good length, this is a quality offering from Roederer's California operation, delivering a nice balance of New World fruit and good lift. Drink now-2021.
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The opening wine to grace a reunion of great wine friends following similar wine journeys. Lacking for no quality substance, it delivers pure pleasure. Only the prominence of pear, apple, and assorted stone fruit elements point to its New World provenance. 88-89.
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Solid again. One of the better Sparkling wines for the money. Apple, pear, spice and chalk. Good acidity and medium finish. Day 2: Apple, pear, spice and dough. Quite complex. 91 points
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Fall Fishing Day (The Ranch, WI): Light golden color. Drank 2 glasses over 2 hours. This was the kickoff boat wine on what was probably the last group fishing trip of the year. And a particulary good bottle it was too. Very nutty and savory on the nose and palate, apple, yeast, good body. This was drinking great.
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Has been our house sparkler for many years and never disappoints. Medium to small bubbles. Lemon, pear , ginger , hazelnut and a touch of toasted brioche. Good acidity in the finish.
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Oh, please say it isn’t so! No more “Wine of the Week” posts? Not to worry. After almost three years of posts to my “Wine of the Week” column, I have decided that it’s about time to stir things up a bit and make some changes. I’ll still be writing about wine but without the pressure of having to have one ready at a specific time (hey, it’s tough to drink a “good” bottle of wine once a week - LOL) . After all, during retirement I want to eliminate pressure (that’s a teaser about this week’s wine).
So going forward I will be drinking and adding posts to my still various other columns as well as a new column dedicated to current wines in circulation just at an “as I drink them” time frame. My “Wine Blog” “Wine Tasting Tell All,” “Wine-Sum-More” and “Meet the Winemaker” columns will continue as needed, or as I come across good content.
“Wine I Couldn’t Resist” will be the title to my new column. Caveat; that title is subject to change to my whims and if I come up with something catchier.
Fittingly, for my last “Wine of the Week” and a wine appropriate as well to be my first “Wine I Couldn’t Resist” column, I elected a wine from a style that I hold dear, and as I mentioned in an earlier post; "Come Quickly, I Am Tasting the Stars!", it is all about “Sparkling!”
Funny thing, as many times as I’ve drunk this fine example of sparkling ambrosia, I only wrote about it once before, and that was back in December of 2016. One of the first wines of my “Wine of the Week” column. Pretty fitting I’d say.
Short of Champagne, I’d say this is my favorite sparkling wine. The consistency over the years has made it an easy “go-to” selection. Combine that with a nice price (spoiler alert – if you haven’t bought it recently, like most wines, the price has risen over the years, but still reasonable) and you get a wine that has a great flavor and can pair with an immense amount of different foods, or none at all!
With its stone fruit and nice nuttiness, wrapped up in a creamy yet bright finish, the wine dances on the tongue to tingle the senses. It was hard to put down, so much so that when I had decided to leave the rest for the following day, I realized I had left but just enough to splurge and do something I generally don’t do with a wine of this caliber, make a mimosa!
Blended from 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir all of which comes from Roederer’s own Estate, the wine is artfully blended and additionally receives some of their oak-aged reserve wine to boost the depth and elegance of the cuvée. Little to no malo is done, thus emphasizing the fresh bright style of the wine I mentioned before.
So one of my first “Wine of the Week” wines to usher out the old as well as to inaugurate the new “Wine I Couldn’t Resist” column.
Cheers
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Great fun, though lacking the austerity of a great champagne. But decently complex with good fruit. Dosage seems to be a bit higher than its french cousin. Plenty of oomph. Good value too.
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Slight green tint when held to the light. Pear, almond and yeast notes. Orchard fruit on the palate, along with marzipan and dried dough. Has a subtle white floral element- almost honeysuckle.
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Yellow color with nice effervescence. Bouquet and flavor dominated by fruit with no bread notes, which differentiates it from the Ermitage. Reliably pleasant if not exciting.
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A nose of some citrus and some spice. straw in color. A light to medium bodied sparkling wine, with lemon, apple, toast and some spice, easy drinking. www.winelx.com
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Purchased September 2010 and kept in temperature and humidity controlled storage since then. I find the Roederer Estate generally drinks better after a few years laying down. I feared I'd left this bottle too long. This was a pleasant surprise....more doughy/yeasty than when young..a bit rounder...but there were no indications of oxidation of being tired. (some bottles have shown there age much more than this one) Very nice. 91 pts
A bit dark in color, suggesting a bit of age, which is surprising since I only bought this back last August. Baked apple pie on the nose with a rather weak sparkle, another curious sign of age. Tart and quite dry on the palate where the weak fizz is evident, but only slightly detracts from the experience. I have two takeaways from this bottle: producers really should include disgorgement dates on the labels so that consumers get an idea how long the bottle has been on the shelf. Second, Roederer Estate is without question one of the top producers of sparkling wine in this country. thedrunkencyclist.com
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Another classic bottle of this lovely value. Love the doughy, sea salt elements and the balance between zesty and richer elements. Big hit with visiting family.
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Bright fruit, yeast, and apple on the nose. Lots of acidity with Granny Smith apple on the palate. Not as good as it used to be—I think they’ve lowered the quality a bit. Too acidic and lacking balance. Probably generous with my score, but this used to be a favorite and it’s influenced by its history.
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Yellow color with very nice effervescence. Bouquet and flavor of apples and citrus with no bread notes in evidence. Gave the impression of sweetness, although dry. Good balance but with limited nuance. Moderate finish. Very pleasant, but not improved by aging. First bottle of the wine drunk last Christmas.
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A slightly lighter style with strong notes of neither sour nor sweet apple and white grapes (surprise). A great sparkling wine for the money that is neither too austere (it seemed like an Extra Dry to me, which was OK) or lacking in oomph and depth.
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With Shack Attack beef burgers while watching Rudolph - our usual Christmas tradition since we first did this in NYC in 2003 - as we celebrate PM’s return to the East. Excellent mousse and continuous bubbles. With age on these, a creaminess develops; quite nice.
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Once was for DDb and Lynne Smiley, Marnie Sheets and Karen Frank as they badke cookies for Christmas. One is for DDB and MMS as we celebrate the Parson win. The third was a ’kitcken’ bottle that we drank long ago. All good ... do I am told ...
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Wine Spectator scored this wine 93 points and listed it as number 27 wine of 2018. They are smoking crack! This is a 88 point wine if you are already drunk. At the $24 price, it is decent value, but it is absolutely nowhere near the quality of a good Champagne. This wine is one dimentional and hints at wine beverage product.
As with the Thanksgiving Day bottle, this sister also offers a continuous bead of bubbles with a lively mousse. But that is the only similarity. None of us found any of the apple cider and apple pie spices found in the bottle the previous day. This was much more like the usual Roederer Anderson Valley sparkler we’ve come to enjoy and rely upon: creamy texture with citrus and caramel finish. Distinct bottle variation for certain. (Some of us used the same glass as before, so glass choice was not a factor.) 12% alc. With biscuits and such again or just by itself while PM suffers from a cold over Thanksgiving while home from Iowa. 11.23-24.18. Recommended.
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A continuous bead of bubbles with a lively mousse. On the attack, a most unusual experience for this wine: a hit of apple cider and apple pie spices. I can’t say that I’ve experienced that combination in this wine before. The finish is apple-caramel. Not really sure what to think of this bottle. Is it off? Fading? Bad bottle? Using our festive Waterford champagne glasses. Poor glass choice?. 12% alc. With biscuits and ham while watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Recommended.
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Delicate, medium bodied sparkler. Produced for the anyone wanting a great value sparkling wine which hints at the quality of much more expensive champagnes. Under $20 and finishes with a air like in mouth evaporation. Bravo !
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Solid showing as usual and displaying the nice focus and bounce of previous bottles. A glazed nuance and a peppy bead drive the citrusy, lemony, limy, stonefruity notes. Freshness from start to finish.
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High Low Blind Tasting Part II - Can you taste the difference NOW? (Amy and Scott's house): Tasted blind alongside 2004 Dom Perignon. This wine had some yeast, brioche, pear and baking spice. The bubbles were much larger than the Dom Perignon, and the Roederer was slightly sweeter. The bubbles and flavor resulted in a shorter and slightly sharp finish. One person compared the finish to 7up, which I couldn't disagree with. 4 out of 15 people preferred this over the 2004 Dom Perignon.
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Was actually perfect when chilled sufficiently. Normally not a huge fan - especially in the split format. But this night we got very lucky and had the right size bubbles and tartness and acidity. Delicious!
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Pleasantly impressed with this bottle. Good yeasties and citrus on the nose and rich flavors that emulate more of a Blanc de Blancs profile. The identity as entry-level gets revealed in the dosage, but it still shines above many others at this price point. 4+11+16+8= 89
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Beach week; 7/20/2018-7/28/2018: Never get tired of this wine for the price. Lovely freshness, buttered biscuits, apples, lemons, chalk, honey. Delish and crowd-pleasing. Great bottle to destroy with family after a day of surfing and sun
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This bottle was probably one of poorest I've had of this cuvee in some time. Bubbles were gigantic and the finish was more bitter than previously. In any case, hard to complain about a $17 bottle enjoyed during a hot day on July 4th.
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slate gray light straw color, abundant persistent bubbles. Nose green apples, floral, hint of yeast. Palate crisp, good richness, some apple and honey flavor; good minerality; dry; light citrus pith bitterness on finish. Pleasant and hits all the right notes, but not very distinctive, and the light bitterness on finish is a bit of a detractor; I liked the richness but some may quibble with that if your preferences go towards leaner/lower dosage champagnes. 89-90 pts but bumping up for the QPR and the fact that it's from California -- happy birthday, 'murica
This is excellent! Complex and long, seems like the percentage of reserve wines is fairly high. Dosage perhaps a bit higher than my preference but overall a very enjoyable experience.
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Champagnes vs CA Sparklers (My house): tasted alongside (blind) what turned out to be Louis Roederer Brut. It was overly sweet and a little wonky. Not too bad, some tropical essence. Paled in comparison to the real deal.
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These seem to hover in the 87-89 point range. I'm not sure what to attribute the difference to. This bottle was in the middle - nice flavors but not outstanding.
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Drank a bottle of this over a couple days. For me, this always hits well above its price point. Plenty of nice apple fruit, good acid, yeast, and minerality, well structured with some stone fruit as well. 89+ to 90pts.
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Another half bottle with goat cheese, Serrano ham, and seared scallops at home. This latest batch is great stuff for the price. My QPR champ in all of wine.
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Same note as the last bottle opened at home : Recently purchased, this did not seem to have as much character as previous bottles. Simple compared to previous bottles as well as similarly priced cremant de Limoux or Bourgogne. But I still wouldn't kick it out of bed.
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After a really poor 375 bottle last month, opened another today and had it with fish tacos again. Wonderful and consistent with my last notes. Searing acidity straight out of fridge, but let it warm a bit and swirl to remove some bubbles and it settles down nicely. Nice depth of flavor for the price. Tempted to give it a 92 this time, just lovely.
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With BB, PM, and DD as a prelim for Christmas dinner. No notes of distinction, but the brioche in this was rich. I considered how much this little QPR has changed over the years .... and smiled. With nibbles of nuts, cheese wafers and such.
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Just like the last bottle. Opened simply to celebrate PM being home for Christmas of her senior year at university and as part of our tree topping (and completing the decorating of) the Christmas tree.
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The age of this Roederer is likely pushing 6 or more years. Gone is the bright yellow gold. The color is a richer, deeper gold. Brioche marks the bouquet with sub-notes of lemon zest and apple. As the wine opens, tangerine (or was it tangelo?) develops on the palate. The mousse continues to be lively and clean with a satisfying smoothness. A continuous stream of bubbles carries throughout each pour. For fun, we used the same glassware that we pull for white Rhone; some Riedel Vinums. The glasses work well With this little bit of age, the wine is ever more interesting. 12% alc. With two triple cream cow cheeses, including St. Andre and a manchego, crisped pancetta and crusty bread. Recommended.
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I can't overlook this btl purchased off the list with lunch at Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley. Only way this lunch gets better is if we had been able to enjoy the deck. Unfortunately, this was also our only rainy day out of 4. That said this wine, which is probably my all round favorite CA sparkler was particularly great today and worth a special mention. I don't know if our Napa proximity to the winery was in play but if it had been up to me I would have doubled down on a 2nd btl :). This just exuded vibrant lush and yet taut citrus and stone fruit, brioche and minerality. This is always a 89-91pt experience but this one had another gear or simply better provenance. Of all the restaurant wines we had this one stuck out.
From a 375 ml. Fresh red apples, some nuttiness, lime, and orange peel on the finish. Easy drinking and decently dry. Don't serve this too cold otherwise the depth of flavor will get lost. It doesn't really come alive straight from the fridge, but after 20 minutes the round mid palate bursts with flavor, adding bread dough. I tend to prefer either more creaminess or enamel stripping acidity in my sparklers than this offers. But it does have interesting flavors, great balance, refreshing acidity, and a good QPR. Something for everyone. Very nice with fried fish tacos and will buy again.
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While also crisp like the Louis Roderer French brand, this wine had better less almond and more lemon peel and savory fruit. Much less held back. Drink now.
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My always, easy to open, go to sparkler. If push came to shove I could almost drink this sparkler, dare I say "champagne" exclusively. Balanced in every way with a great range of flavors from; bread dough, stones, to citrus, spice to faint trop buttressed by perfect acidity. Drinks like $35+ but I always find it for between $17-$20. One of the surest bets and best values in wine. Can't figure out why this doesn't appear on every restaurant list??? Criminal!
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Really impressed with the quality for the price. Fruit forward with apple and cream notes. Low acid, good mousse. Medium length finish. Excellent value.
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Had this yesterday. This was an excellent bottle. Small bubbles, a hint of peach, wholesome mouthfeel. Texture wise, it reminded me of the sparkling Clos Pepe I had a while back ... but taste wise Clos Pepe is still a clear winner. For the money, however, this is my new one to beat.
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Recently purchased, this did not seem to have as much character as previous bottles. Simple compared to previous bottles as well as similarly priced cremant de Limoux or Bourgogne. But I still wouldn't kick it out of bed.
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Aromas of creme brulee, toast and slate. Flavors of lime, slate and anise. This has a real tanginess to it. Nice wine but prefer the Mumm Napa Valley to this.
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User-friendly and a decent sparkling sipper for brunch, especially given the QPR. Nothing overly identifiable about its profile that leaps out at you and grabs your attention, but that's ok. It's got bubbles. It's got yellow citrus. It's got a finish that doesn't make you feel like you're sucking on chalk or a 9V battery. Good enough for me at <$20.
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From a 375. Lemon-yellow color, intense beads; nose is moderately aromatic, slight yeast, pear; palate is medium bodied, intense effervescence, nice yeastiness, medium acid, midpalate loses some of its fruit and is a bit hollow and slightly bitter; finish is short. Entry level, nice for the price but forgettable. 83-85
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Small Plates and Mix of Aged Wines (Craig & Nita's Place): I only had a small pour of this, but as always I am impressed by the consistency and quality at the price point. Not quite as sophisticated maybe as the Arthur Marc GC before it, but certainly not far behind and holding its own. A rock solid QPR.
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When the magnum of Louis Roederer Premier Brut ran dry during dinner, it seemed appropriate to pull out another Roederer - this one from Anderson Valley in California. Solid sparkler and very good QPR. Plan to buy more of this one too
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Just had this a week ago, and had a chance to have this again now. It was a bottle with a couple years of cellar time compared to what we just had. Quite a bit more yeasty, fresh cut pear on the nose, red apple palate with a touch of spiced apple. Very good.
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Light gold color. Drank several glasses over 4 hours. We went through a couple bottles at a local dinner theater, and it was fun to see how much everyone enjoyed this. Very nice mix of apple fruit with orange peel and spice on the finish. One of my go to domestic sparklers. A hard value to beat.
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A delicate sparkling wine, great for celebrations. Lovely nose of light citrus and something sweeter, like peach. Small bubbles. Very good value for the price.
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P/well chilled. Decent small size bubble stream. One of my favorite everyday sparklers. Clean, plenty of fruit, tart, juicy, decent finish. Great value and dependable. Nothing off. $20
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Bu pour le réveillon de Noël. Pour le prix c'est tout indiqué. Bu avant le Roederer Estate l'Ermaitage 2005, fait de 60% Chardo et 40% Pinot noir, pas méchant pour le prix, brioche, amande et pommes, a souffert de la comparaison avec le sublime Ermitage bu après!
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Opened on Christmas day for Mandi Smith and DDB (while G.Rodney and I tasted Scotch), and then finished by DDB and BBH the day following Christmas. I didn’t taste it, but when opening, it had a delicious yeasty, apply nose.
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Pale yellow color with nice effervescence. Bouquet and flavor of citrus with just a hint of toast. Very pleasant acidity with great focus and a moderate finish. Some tasters felt that this wine improved with a little cellar age, and I will keep my other bottles for a year or two. Drunk on Christmas morning along with a Guy-Charlemagne 1996 Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut, which it easily vanquished. The French wine was past its prime.
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P/well chilled. Clear, decent bubble stream. My favorite everyday sparkler. Great fruity flavor, fresh, clean, tart, good acid. Nice long finish. Nothing off. $20
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3.5 Pale gold with aromas of straw, white flower, baked bread, and yellow apple. Bread dough comes through on the palate with apricot and zesty lemon. A solid acid backbone carries the wine without abrasive zip. Delightful.
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Surprised how much I liked it since I didn't think the jeroboam tasted as special. I think the level of chill was important. We didn't put it in a regular fridge but instead kept it at 54 in a wine fridge.
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White fruits aroma which reflect on the palate. Toast and Underlying white grapefruit zest with some sweetness which I rather would like to trade with a bit more acidity. You can get a much better Cavas at that price point.
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Tastes like the real stuff - more like a true Champagne than most AV sparklers. I agree with the advice to buy these and hold for a year or two. Develops a nice white-bread-toast quality in the bottle. Very nice.
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I tend to lay this wine down for 18 months or so, as I find it does improve and become more -like. These bottles had languished longer than intended, one purchased 10/2009 and the other 12/2009. The former was stunning, an intoxicating, vibrant nose, small bubbles, yeasty on the palate, with just a hint of oxidation playing a counterpoint to the wine. The nose on the latter bottle was similar to that on the first, on the palate, this wine was less fresh, and showed more oxidative notes. By no means over the hill, but less compelling than the other bottle bottle 1: 93 pts bottle 2: 89-90 pts
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Since we just made notes on this wine 3 weeks ago, I’ll dispense with a lengthy note now. We popped this as a run up to and as part of the dinner prep for Thanksgiving while I watched the rotissaried duck. Bright and lots of apple notes. No food pairing. Recommended.
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Purity and vigor abound. Fresh aromas of stonefruit, citrus, minerals, and a whiff of sea breeze. In the mouth, this is sleek, bright, and youthful, with vivid and focused flavors that play well off of a lively bead, snappy acidity, and a crisp finish. Delicious and refreshing.
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One of the surest bets in sparkling wine and a terrific value at $17! Orange zest, toast, yeast, green apple and downright tasty & balanced! I easily drink a case or two of this every year and love it!.
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This series of Roederer is probably 5 years old or more. The color is beginning to deepen a tad becoming a deepening gold. The nose of more brioche, lemon, tangerine zest, cream and coconut. While not sharp or focused on the palate, those elements distinguish themselves. The mouthfeel is smooth and lively. The mousse is active with a bit of a continuous stream of bubbles. “Continuous” meaning that a bubble from the bottom releases before the bubble at the top disappears. The stream is not uninterrupted, but bubbles continue throughout each pour. With this little bit of age, the wine is more interesting than previously. Frankly, brioche and the creaminess are interesting surprises. 12% alc. Without food (more or less) but nibbles of triple cream cow cheese, guigieres and breads in the company Ben Brown and his fiancée, Courtney. The remained of the wine was enjoyed with Brillat-Savin triple cream cheese. Recommended.
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Monthly Tasting Group: Pizza Night (Black Sheep, Mpls, MN): Very light gold color. I'm somewhat dismayed that I haven't had this for over a year. I must be slipping. This bottle was very bright showing crisp pear, fresh and focused, always well done. Note to self - go get some of these again.
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Compliments of JetBlue. Served cold and fresh at 35k feet; mad props. Fine bead, barely sweet, crisp. Green apple, ginger, lemon, plain toast. Pretty finish that hangs on for the better part of a minute. Always a great sparkler at any altitude.
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NV ROEDERER ESTATE BRUT- magnums; this has been a consistently good sparkler and along with the Brut Rose, has been one of our house bubbly choices over the past few years; the Brut has been especially delightful recently and it was represented well by the pours we generously received on this night; it had good acidity, nice citrus flavors, a pleasant mousse and a good palate cleansing
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Not as bubbly and vibrant as I expected but a more complex nose than I thought it would have. Tasted much more of chardonnay than pinot. Improved with time in the glass much to my surprise.
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P/well chilled. Very light, almost clear. Weak bubble stream. Nice, fresh, fruity taste. Clean, mod intensity, slightly tart, good finish. Excellent value. Nothing off. $20
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Paris Judgement 40th Anniversary: Recently disgorged. Bubbles remain on the side of the glass not unlike Prosecco. Steely, light feel, quite elegant smoky citrus on the nose. Also - cold hard candy and oat flakes. Rather lean, I expected this to be fatter and more rustic.
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Very nice for the money. Apple, sweet lemon, a bit of honeysuckle on the nose. Rich, with nice acid, a bit of sweetness, and a lot of green apple. Not very toasty, but a good dose of tart, creamy acid. Nice.
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A good, affordable alternative to Champagne by a producer from Champagne, so it knows what it's doing. I paid $12 for a half bottle. Per the label, from the cool, fog-shrouded Anderson Valley in Northern California. Roeder has had 600 acres of family-owned viñards there since 1982, where it produces 100% estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, adding oak-aged reserve wines to its blends.
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Well made wine, but somehow the style didn't quite agree with me. Just a little too creamy, and the flavor profile was a little offputting. Great quality at this price point, but for some reason this bottle didn't connect with me.
12.0% - Clear, med lemon / clean, med+ intensity - ripe lemon, brioche and pastry, ginger / dry, med+ acidity, med body, med intensity, med+ length, thin bubbles develop into a nice mousse. Stands apart and could be mistaken for a champagne if tasted blind. Drank over 2 days.
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One of my go to sparklers for our Friday Night Sparkler night when it is a pizza or carry out night. Dianne actually went "mmmmm" upon her first sip. Light coppery color, copious bubbles, very light lemon curd on the nose, and almost mouth wateringly crisp acidity.
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Fait de Chardonnay : 60 % et de Pinot noir : 40 %. Plusieurs ont pensé que ce mousseux était un Champagne!!! Possiblement le meilleur Estate Brut bu à ce jour! C`est ample, vif, gras et bien équilibré. Poire, pomme et amande avec une finale assez longue et un brin briochée. Pour le prix, c`est excellent et vineux à souhait.
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Took to a local wine group dinner and easily my white wine of the night. So fresh with just the right amount of fruit and bread dough. Perfect starter white that never breaks the bank. I'm really surprised more local restaurants don't have this on their list???
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off-dry. full bodied fruit, slightly bready in background. Fair price at $20 for easy expectations. Poured in Cassis, which made it interesting but too sweet.
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Encore une fois très bien et à prix correct. Nez sur les levures et le pain grillé avec un peu d'agrumes et d'épices. En bouche, le côté toasté revient avec du citron et une pointe de gingembre, belle longueur et vinosité. Solide encore une fois.
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Tasted among a series of champagnes and sparking wines on New Years Eve (2016). This was a decent sparkler. It is consistently another great value and packed tremendous flavor and a longer finish than most. The champagnes included (in the ascending order of scores) Freixenet (Black bottle) 85, Kruet Blanc Des Noirs NV -88, Perrier Jouet Brut NV - 90, Roederer Estate Brut (Anderson Valley - 91, and Krug Vintage 2003 -98
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Bien fait et à prix correcte. Nez sur les pommes, les fleurs et les noix. En bouche, c`est assez vineux, les pommes revinnent avec des amandes et une belle finale assez longue.
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Cellared 3 years, served well chilled. Proper bubby size/stream, light straw color. This wine showed very, very well and much better than expected considering price point. Good, balanced fruit, ideal drinking window, mature, juicy, fruity, long finish. Excellent sparkler. I will buy and cellar for a few years rather than consume right away to see if I can duplicate the fine showing. Nothing off, Rob's bottle. Currently $20.
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Dinner at the nieghbors (The M's): Very solid wine. Light golden in color. Toasty on the nose with slight yeast. Hints of lemon and ginger. A good amount of medium to small bubbles. On the palate, refreshing. Lemon/toast. Good finish. Nice way to start an evening.
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Not sure if I'm just going soft or what but the mild sweetness with a dry finish was entirely acceptable. (I would still rather have anything other than bubbly but certain occasions demand it!)
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Light yellow color. Nose gives apple, lemon, white bread dough. Medium bead. On arrival, medium acidity and nice balance between creaminess and energy. Flavors of pear, apple, lemon, spicecake (!). Typical of Cali bruts, finished off dry. Useful on its own as an aperitif, worked even better in Kir Royale. At $18 US in supermarkets here, maybe the best under $25 California sparkler at the moment we've found.
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Un des excellents mousseux hors Champagne. Un nez de pain grillé. Excellent équilibre en bouche. Une belle fraicheur, avec juste ce qu'il faut de gras. De belle petites bulles très fines.
RQP **** À acheter à la caisse comme le dit Nadia Fournier!
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Pale lemon color. Nose of citrus, apple, and a slight bit of bread. Clean palate of lemon, lemon zest, apple and pear, and the slightest bit of yeast. Medium body, lots of creamy effervescence. Off dry (a bit sweeter than I was expecting) but with reasonable acidity. Medium finish. Overall, not a lot of depth on the mid-palate, though a lot to like for under $20 if you're not expecting a $50 Champagne.
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WWS Price/Preference Smackdown (blind tasting) (White Plains, NY): Drank alongside Louis Roederer NV at WWS blind tasting. This wine won out by a fair number of tasters. Muted nose, perhaps of bit of apple there. On the creamy side with fairly tart acidity. Tiny bubbles, decent length and pleasant finish. Better than I expected
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11/25/15 Served well-chilled (4c/39f perhaps a little too cold vs 6c/43f). Light straw yellow in the glass, yeasty on the nose (12.0% abv), citrusy on the palate. Crisp and Refreshing. Quite comparable to our usual Mumms Napa Brut. I thought slightly more intense and bracing than the Mumms but spouse preferred the Mumms.
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Very pale straw with a nose of butter crackers and light stone fruit. Moderate amount of small bubbles. Apple, pear, caramel, and butterscotch dance through moderate acidity and linger long on the palate. An easy drink on its own but paired well with Brie, dried fruit, pistachio, and salumi.
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Proof of the conventional wisdom that champagne is better in larger bottles (at least to a limit, which most seem to think is about this 3L size), this Jerobaum, which we opened for my birthday, was a big hit with all of my guests, who handily finished it off before setting into the big red we had opened for dinner. Adjectives tended towards "creamy" and "rounded," with several commenting on the smoothness and number of the small bubbles. Apple forward taste with berries in mid-mouth and a pleasant vanilla in the finish. Highly recommend.
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Clear, pale lemon color with bubbles. Yeasty, biscuit/buttercrackers smell. fruity. Dry, medium body, medium plus acidity. medium alochol. caramel, ripeness, toasty, melon and butterscotch. long finish making this sparkling wine very very good. recommended.
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I have had this wine many times over the years usually with decent results. I found this bottle lacking, however. Lacking zip, acidity oomph and flavor. Very bland, like oatmeal in a bottle. Light mousse and bead. This was purchased in PA which may account for it, but then so have my prior bottles. Perhaps, just an off bottle,
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Couleur jaune dorée. Nez très présent aux arômes de citron, minéral et ananas. Petit gout de pétrole en bouche, bonne mousse et acidité très présente (un peu trop à mon gout). Manque de complexité.
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Always drinks like a wine 2-3 times the price. My only complaint about this bottle was that it was a bit more acidic than I like. Wonderful yeast and fruit. Such a bargain!
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Two fo these were taken to the pastor search committee meeting on this date to celebrate the success of our Call Sunday with Barrett Owen. The wine is a huge success even if the meeting went on waaay too long. The third bottle was opened at home with DDB so she could share part of the celebration and to share a good wine following my return from R&RR. These have a few years of age and are showing a bit more of a yeasty note than before. Some toast, lemon and a touch of hazelnut. With sausage risotto. Recommended.
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Rich and round, with spicy red apple and biscuit, noticeable dosage, and juuuust enough acidity to make it drinkable. I prefer my sparkling wines with more acidity and more bracing than this, but it avoids that metallic hollow character found in a lot of cheap sparking wine and I imagine this would be a big crowd pleaser. Held up well over four days in the fridge, showing drier and more citrusy over time.
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Fine bubbles, mousse-like. Stone fruit, light citrus, a yeasty, bread note. Some residual sugar that is balanced quite nicely by a streak of acidity. Good as before. Great fantastic QPR. From 375ml.
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Drank at Henry's second birthday party. Didn't have any champagne flutes available so we enjoyed it out of red solo cups. Drank with Dad and mother-in-law. Very enjoyable despite the ghetto beverage containers! The biggest flavor for me was a tart citrus, I pegged it as grapefruit. Dad got notes of what he called "brioche", a definite bread flavor. Dad gave it an 89, I gave it full 90! Although by how much of the bottle he drank, he may have liked it more than the 89 he initially gave after popping the bottle...
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Delivers every time and right there with most $30-$50 French. Balanced and north coast fresh with a range of flavors and depth you just can't get anywhere for under $20.
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Disgorged in 2013, incredibly fresh with green apple and green pear to go along with a yeasty, biscuity note. Incredible for the price, drank alongside Piper-Heidsieck and this outshone it by a wide margin.
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The always easy decision to open, go to, sparkler. If push came to shove I could almost drink this sparkler, dare I say "champagne" exclusively. Balanced in every way with a great range of flavors from; bread dough, stones, to citrus, spice to faint trop buttressed by perfect acidity. Drinks like $35+ but I always find it for between $17-$20.
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With the Scripps and Sheets for a casual Friday dinner of Coq au Vin with Zin. We used this as a warm up with light apps. As always, it was a crowd pleaser.
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Pop & pour. Clear light gold. Nose shows a little yeast, some citrus & orchard fruit. Medium bodied, a touch on the sweet side, but overall a very nice fruity take on domestic sparkling.
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Light gold color. Drank several glasses over an hour. Another fine showing, fresh, crisp citrus and apple, some melon, good minerals, balanced and very clean. It's always fun to see people who don't always like sparklers light up when they try this. Excellent QPR as usual..
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A bit off from the last bottle with orange peel, lemon and spice. Short to medium finish. I am almost wondering if the distributor was running these around in the negative temps with no regard for the sake of the wine. Wouldn't surprise me in our market.
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Quite different from earlier vintages. Less dry, more creamy character throughout. Some caramel in the palate, with muted under-ripe apple notes that were brighter and more up-front in earlier vintages. Still a good value, and getting better.
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Pulling the cork silently, I poured this into some Riedel Somm. flutes because of my preference for a larger, wider glass. The cork expanded little. I suspect this bottle to have been purchased about 2 ro 3 years ago. This has now taken on a more golden hue. Not bright gold at all, but a richer, more straw-like color. The nose is rich with both citrus (lemon oil?), hazelnut and brioche. The wine’s edges have rounded making for a more interesting, complex wine. At this point, it’s more brioche than most anything. The mouthfeel is creamier, leesier than earlier popped bottles. A nice wine to help the conversation along. 12% alc. Without food (more or less) but nibbles of cheese straws and peanuts. For MMS and DD while BB, PM, GRY and I enjoyed eggnog. We later finished off the bottle. Recommended.
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Same as it always is: reliable, clean, fresh and loads of apple, lemon, orange, and concluding with some yeasty notes. With (beef) burgers from the Bistro while watching Rudolph (50th year!) and the balance of the wine was enjoyed over a few more days.
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Disgorged 5/2013. Medium gold. Thick mousse, with vigorous bubbles. More well-rounded a year later, with a little more nuttiness and creaminess on top of the usual lemon and mineral aspects. A great deal for around $17.
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Tasting pour. Another fine showing and the class of the domestic sparklers tonight. Very nice fruit profile, taut with fair minerality. Clean and finessed. Always a great QPR.
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Incredible value, matched with pumpkin curry soup, turkey in madeira gravy and date pudding with a caramel sauce. Handled them all with it's doughy, orange spice, gingery complexity. Perfect balance! What a delight.
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Very fine bubbles that morph into a mousse-like mouthfeel. Lemon cream, ginger, brioche, creme brule, and fresh apples. A very light sweetness with a beam of acidity.
Drank with tika masala, jasmine rice, and naan.
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Smells like apple and sweet dough; appetizing. On the palate, fresh clean lemon, kiwi, and golden apple flavors, and a savory hint of yeast. Great balance between fresh acidity and the barest hint of sweetness, finishing completely dry. A dash of salinity. Good standby bubbly, easy to find, quite tasty, good value.
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Really nice Anderson Valley bubbly. Tight and abundant bubbles, a nice yeasty nose. Dry and citrusy with a bit of bread dough and creamy lemon on the palate. The finish is medium long with a kick of lemon drop on the end. This has excellent QPR.
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When a bottle of Roederer Estate comes out at a house party, things get much better. For all occasions, this is one of my favorite Bruts for the price, period. Complex, crowd pleasing, fun, fresh, yummy.
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Crystal Symphony AI wine list - brief impressions (Norway): Citrus, green apple, and the slightest hint of yeastiness. Reasonable complexity and depth for an entry sparkler; reasonable (medium) acidity, but not enough to provide lift through the finish. Good, and quite good for the price.
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Medium gold in color. Lemon zest and fresh white flowers on the nose, plus a sweet bready brioche note and a hint of something more stony and mineral. Ripe and generous, with fruit flavors of apple and lemon, with good acidity and that mineral undercurrent. The texture is energetic and nicely creamy, with a relatively fine and persistent mousse. Crisp, clean finish, with tart lemon juice acidity and chalk (I don’t think Anderson Valley has any chalk, but nonetheless …). A textbook Champagne-style sparkling wine. Not complex, but very well made and well balanced. Good value. Haven’t had this for about 2.5 years, and this bottle was much better than my last.
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Good ,fruit forward pineapple, citrus flavors. How can you go wrong from the makers of crystal, this will stand up to any of their French bottles great QPR
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Lovely golden, bubbly color. Opening the bottle brought gentle hints of flowers. Lovely acidic background for apple, mild citrus and very faint cinnamon. Medium finish with lingering notes of earthy tones. Nicely balanced.
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Aromas of minerals, limestone, chalk and apple. The palate follows the bouquet, with citrus and crab apple tones as well. Bright and focused with a terrific underlying acidity. No one guessed that this was domestic. L3288, disgorged April 2013.
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Paso Robles wines (and a couple more) (Scott & Jo's): Golden in color with lots of small bubbles. The nose has ginger, seltzer and slight citrus. Refreshing. Nice enough acidity. Finishes slightly sweet. Good showing.
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Seemed to be a lighter style, no hints of yeast - definitely dry and flinty with hints of apple, pear, grapefruit. Easy-drinking, fell just short of what I expected for this price - believe $22 or thereabouts. For this quality, I prefer Gruet (out of New Mexico, believe it or not) which rates at or above this level and is $8-10 cheaper. Will not purchase again, it's fairly good, but not worth the price considering the competition in the under $20 range.
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Spiced baked green apples, toasted brioche, bright acidity with lemons and background notes of pears and honey. Really nice, bright, easy drinking sparkler, just not complex. Great QPR.
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Monthly Tasting Group: Cote de Beaune (The Lynn on Bryant, Mpls, MN): Light-medium gold color. This was good, about what you would expect in general, but not as good as some previous examples. Apple, pear, but more subtle on the palate, a bit chalky on the palate, not quite as polished tonight. But it is an awfully good QPR in general. 88+pts.
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Just hard to believe how good this is for $16. I could buy 20 of these compared to the 1999 Cristal which was only two points higher than this. Vibrant nose of fruits and minerals and great acidity. Outstanding value!
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This shows nice baked apple and pear notes, layered with a little bit of lemon custard. The bubbles are maybe a little bit over exuberant, but not really inconsistent with the style. Overall, a pretty nice and modestly priced sparkler, as long as your expectations aren't too high.
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This sparkling wine was light straw in color with a very nice effervescence that brought plentiful, small sized, violent in intensity bubbles. The nose revealed bread dough, green apple, vanilla and bosc pear. The mouth feel brought bright acidity and more green apple elements. The finish was medium to long in length and the fruits and acidity came together seamlessly.
Purchased for $45US/bottle at The House of William and Merry in Hockessin, DE, this wine was an excellent accompaniament to our Sunday brunch there. This sparkling wine was very well made but it lacked the minerality of Champagne, bringing down my score several notches.
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Probably just as it usually is, but this time, drier with less sparkle as we try to chase the blues away with news that Oxford won’t offer a position to Phoebe.
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As always, Roederer nails the $20-range domestic Brut like no one else. So pretty and full of flavor and nuance. A great addition to any New Year's Eve party!
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Delicious with apples, pears, minerals, kiwi and refreshing. This is such a great QPR and better than almost all the N.V. Champagnes I have sampled this year. 91+
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nose: very bready upfront. also apricot and almond
palate: off-dry, nicely dense, with more apricot, lime, acidity thats not too extravagant, minerality, and a pronounced yeastiness. finish kinda disappears initially but comes back and lingers deliciously if u give it time, which was a surprise
rich but subtle
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Really nice stuff with spices, lemon pie/crust, chalk, tangerine and minerals. Balanced and solid medium finish. As good as many NV Champagnes. On sale for $16.
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Really nice. It had a good amount of bread/dough aroma that you could smell a two feet from the glass. Nice firm structure, fine bead, citrus. Crazy value at the current Binny's sale price of $15.99.
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Green apple, almonds, and slate. On the palate candy green apple - laffey taffy style - dominates. Nice body and acidity, everything in balance. Not hugely distinctive but very yummy and good.
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Consistently outstanding value in US produced bubbly, with a crisp richness of apple/pear notes highlighted by light spicy toast that lingers on the palate. Great with a wide variety of foods, especially sushi or shrimp grilled, stir-fried or w/a light cream sauce. And, not unlike it's French cousin, if memory serves. Got to round up the usual suspects/wine-bibber friends and do another blind tasting of French/US bubbly to sort out the differences. Until then, cheers!!
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bottle purchased 10/2009 and laying down since. Tasted a bit rounder and, yeastier then when young. Might have passed for Champagne. No real sense of oxidation I'm always amazed how this wine changes with some time in the cellar. 90+ points
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Antique gold appearance, medium mousse, and small bead. Yeasty, toasty nose of stonefruit, quince, chalk, biscuits, and cream. Foamy and dry, light and airy, honeyed and flinty, with a kiss of brine. The finish is crisp, concise, lively, and refreshing. Excellent.
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We needed something to pair with a dish that could have been hot, mild or neither. Not knowing the chef, I opted for something versitile. But even this delightful pour couldn’t save the dish. After it was all said and done the dish left this wine tasking ... oddly sweet. 12% alc. With jambalaya by Mike Lund of Food, Inc. A very bland dish; so bland even DDB added Tabasco to give it some punch. We won’t be a’try’n his food again. Recommended.
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Straw appearance, small to medium bead, and medium mousse. Yeasty, citrusy, and flinty with notes of stonefruit, lime citrus, cream, and a touch of toast. Has a rich structure that makes it come across as elegant and a refreshing acidity that makes it feel frisky. Big bang for the buck.
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From a 20-year old bottle that I bought at a hoarder/cat lady's moving sale. Had I tasted this blind I would have guessed a mature vintage champagne. This was layered, frisky, and vibrant, flaunting a deep, butterscotch appearance, a tiny bead, and a small layer of foam. Musty, nutty notes of lemon citrus, apricots, toffee, apples, loquats, toast, baking spices, and touches of yeast and vanilla. Finishes with vivid flavors and lip smacking acidity. A solid sparkler that was crisp, dry, tactile, complex, and clearly mature but damn it was good!
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huge dough aromas, much like their NV champagne, most definitely the same producer,distinct style.Really needs food now like a review below me states big and chewy, imo, if you can find an older bottle buy it, but this new release needs time. this is my first time having this, next time i will do a short decant.
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89pts on night one / 91pts on 2nd night as this mellowed a bit. First night it was a little chewy and in your face. Great aromas and flavors of red apple on night number 2. First night it came off more as tart green apples with brisk bright acidity. This might be a good wine to cellar for a year or 2. Anyhow, next time I'll open it the night before I drink it. We use champagne stoppers to keep them fresh over multiple weekend nights.
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A nice champagne alternative, with more depth and complexity than the typical sparkler, and it seems to be readily available in most wine stores.. Although given the alternative, I would prefer the Huet, Pinon, or Chidaine sparklers.
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Not as good as last years effort. Too much chalk for my taste and not exhibiting the same fruit profile. Spices, lemon and minerals. Short to medium finish. I will not be buying this one again until next year.
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Quite yeasty on the nose, but pleasant. Round mouthfeel, with some depth, fine acidity, though the finish is a bit short. Balanced. Quite fine for the price. In a toasty, heady style.
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Retail $20. OK, so I cheated a bit. This wine is right at $20 (and about $24 in PA), but it is one of my favorite domestic sparklers and the price is close enough. The winery is up in the Anderson Valley and I have never actually visited, but I have visited the Roederer Champagne house (maker of Cristal for those of you who know what that means). Since many of the reserve wines are aged a bit in oak barrels, this wine has a bit more spunk to it. Certainly more muscle than the others on the list, this wine can hold up to practically anything you can throw at it: Oysters, seafood risotto, and my wife’s bulgogi (Korean barbecue). Very Good to Excellent. 89-91 Points.
Particularly good bottle. Excellent texture and mouth feel. No flavor blemishes. Bought a few in this batch. Hope they are all from the same disgorgement and taste like this! PDQ91
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Not as good as previous bottles. Heavy on the dough and a bit chalky. Add in some lemon and sour apple and it is certainly a fine Sparkler for under $20.
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Light gold color. Drank 2 glasses over 2 hours. Nose has a beam of minerality with lemon, apple, yeast. The pa late is crisp and clean with excellent balance and features lemon, citrus, light apple, mineral, yeast. Medium finish. Great qpr. 90+pts.
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Very nice QPR. I am not a sparkling expert by any stretch, but there was a nice even bead. There were hints of lemon and bread on the palate. I think this wine could compete with others at double the price.
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87 - better than the Korbels of the world but the Gruet from New Mexico is better than the Roederer...excellent got champagne punch, or champagne cocktails...
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Nice value - fairly champagne-like, although a little rough hewn. Nice to know you can get wine that's well-made at the grocery store for a reasonable price.
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Nice mixture of sour green apples, slight hint of residual sugar, yeas and fine bubble. Good acidity, some yeastiness and toast on the finish.Fun and easy drinking sparkler.
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This is without a doubt my value wine of the year. Golden hue followed by pear, spice, lemon and chalk. Medium finish and complex. Every bottle from this batch has been excellent.
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Tasted blind along side a 2009 Argyle Brut and a NV Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut. There is a sweet bread and frosting component on the nose that made me think this was Champagne. On the palate there was good fruit but too much acidity and some un-integrated candy sweetness. The most complex, yet my least favorite of the three wines. I guessed it as Champagne blind.
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Yeasty, nutty nose of citrus, green apple, chalk, vanilla, almonds, and biscuits. The palate is a mirror image of the nose. Fine beads roll through the palate with well-defined minerality and a taut streak of acidity. Well balanced with great length. Pound for pound, Roederer's Brut can hold its own against sparkling wines and champagne way above its price point. Outstanding.
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Had this at a tasting of a dozen grower Champagnes. No this is not a $70 French Champagne but it showed quite well against stiff competition. I like it.
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Toujours aussi merveilleuse que cette dernière bouteille de l'ancienne cuvée. Parait que la nouvelle cuvée dévie un peu de son style habituel et est un cran en dessous. À suivre...
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The same as always: “The active and generous mousse settles down to unveil baked apple, lemon zest and toasted brioche; lacy mouthfeel. 12% alc. With salmon spread and carrot-ginger soup. Enjoying the company of Mandi and Rodney. First bottle of this case. 11.23.12. Recommended.
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Thanksgiving Weekend at Baker's Mill; 11/21/2012-11/25/2012 (Baker's Mill - Appomattox, VA): Roederer Estate's Brut Anderson Valley is consistently one of the best non-vintage sparklers for the price, period. It's legit stuff for $20! Clean melon, floral aromas. Superb acid on the palate, crisp minerals, nice biscuity flavors, along with apples, melon and lime. Such good stuff!
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We sampled this against another moderately priced California sparkler and a Prosecco to determine what to use for an upcoming event. This was the easy winner. Ideally I would prefer a little more yeast and body relative to citrus, pear and apple but that is nitpicking at this price point. It overdelivers.
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Cabin Wines: This is the best sparkling wine under $20 on the market. Green apple, minerals, chalk and pear. Acidic but a balanced effort. Very refreshing and went well with pork. Buy a case!
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Actually a pretty good example of California doing Champagne, but not in the ranks of Schramsberg or Iron Horse. The bottle I had was overly sweet - kind of misses the point of "Brut"
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Popped and poured at Le Diner in SF. Outside with a breeze, so nose was not discernible. Very slight sweetness, had a bit of fruit flavor-slightly more than I like, but nothing to make me stop drinking it. A toasty hint. Good bubble action. Good QVR.
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Drank over two nights. Upon first opening, lots of acid and citrus. With more time out of the bottle the acidity and citrus soften to allow for a wonderful experience. I really enjoyed this wine and am glad to find it on the shelves of my local liquor store so I don't have to go far for my next few bottles that I know will be purchased soon.
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The best under $20 sparkling wine out there. Dough, orange peel, lemon zest and pinneapple. Fresh and a bit tart. Medium finish and balanced. Drink now.
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An old reliable to get the party started with some non-geeks. This is just the ticket - just interesting enough to generate some questions and (favorable) comments, but not so much that it gets in the way of conversation. The active and generous mousse settles down to unveil baked apple, lemon zest and toasted brioche; lacy mouthfeel. 12% alc. With steamed shrimp and the Fords. Recommended.
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Baked apple, pear, citrus zest, smoke, toast and chalky minerals. Fresh, clean and crisp with vibrant acidity. Composed of approximately 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. A really pretty wine and an outstanding value.
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This recently replaced Argyle vintage dated bubbly as my "go to" with it's rich, creamy yet crisp style that satisfies, again and again. Plus, it was/is on sale at safeway for under $16...case discounts applied.
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Reliable sparkler. Never disappoints (though never a "wow" either). I think it's a very good QPR. My cellar will never be without a bottle of this to enjoy when the mood for bubbly bubbles up.
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Great value. Quite highly carbonated (and I think young, since this was fresh from the store). Tart apples with a smooth med length finish. Relatively simple, but quite nice.
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Been drinking a lot of sparkle lately, mostly in the $15-$25 range, and I have to say this is the one I keep coming back to at this price point. The action is tight, and the palate is elegant. Crisp, Granny Smith apple, lemons, toast. Refreshing. Great with just about anything I eat. I'll admit I'm not the most experienced with bubble, but if I keep buying it... it must have something going on. Recently bought a case just to get the discount because I knew I'd be buying that much eventually. Anyway... you get the idea. Seems like a great QPR for what this is.
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Consistent from year to year, and a real crowd pleaser. Outstanding value. A little sweeter and softer than the Domaine Carneros Taittinger Brut, and therefore perhaps a little more quaffable. Very good and tough to beat in the under $17.00 category. Drink now.
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Seriously good fizz. Reminded me of vintage Bollinger Grand Année, if not quite as deep, it's remarkable for an NV! I'd heard about this being California's best fizz, but I was shocked to discover quite how good even the NV is. Richer, and less merely tart than the comparative Domaine Chandon NVs, it's by far the best Methode Champenoise NV I've tasted, French or not. I must try Roedere's Californian vintages. My new favourite everyday, and amazing value. Wh overpay for Champagne in the States when you can buy this?
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La six ou septième bouteille depuis près d'un an. Toujours égale à elle-même... Quand je lis que les Américains paient 17-18$, alors que nous la payons plus de 28$ au Québec, J'ENRAGE. Comme si on n'était pas déjà assez taxé/imposé!!
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Even after all of the hype, I was still pleasantly surprised. GREAT value! Fruit driven, fine bubbles that don't overpower. Citrus, apple, and pleasant sweetness on the palate that blends nicely. Aftertaste could have lingered longer, but well balanced for at least 15 -20 seconds.
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Light golden yellow color. Toasty, tart citrus; medium-sized bead, full mousse but with little finesse; good acid; ok for the price but greatly eclipsed by the Huet sparkler we had that night.
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Agree with some other notes; tart lemon notes. merengue too. bright acidity (getting that warm on the back of the throat as after sucking a lime...) very refreshing with an interesting finish. refreshing, elegant, vivid.
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Even better than the last bottle with sour apples, pear, chalk, minerals and orange peel. Medium finish and nice acidity. For $15.97 a super Sparkling wine.
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Annual Tasting Group Holiday Party (Levain, Mpls): Always a reliable sparkler, and I like the rose even better. Crisp, clean, apple, pear, mineral. This gives good structure and balance consistently. 89+pts.
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Champagne Tasting (Sal's Beverage World, Elmhurst): Medium bead, persistent mousse. Notes of toast, yeast and apple; smoky overtones. Tart citrus fruit, apple and biscuit flavors. Long finish. Usually one that appeals to me. $16.99.
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Full straw color with medium-sized aggressive bubbles. Nose: baked apple, Meyer lemon, and a little pear fruit with accents of dried citrus peel, roasted hazelnut, yeast/lees, beeswax, cinnamon, and buttered toast. Medium body and a rich, voluminous mousse on the palate: baked and fresh green apple, Meyer lemon, and ripe lime fruit framed by roasted hazelnut, dried lemon peel, yeast/lees, some honey-glazed toasted biscuit, and hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Aggressive acidity. Lingering dried lemon peel, roasted hazelnut, toasted biscuit, and lees on the moderate/long dry finish. Superb balance of rich flavors/mouthfeel, focused acid, and compelling secondary complexities. Easily competes with substantially more expensive NV Champagne bottlings.
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This hasn’t changed much from what it appears to be from year to year. This is from the same case that we purchased in 2007. MT made that trip with me, I believe. The acidity has softened, but the mousse is lively and generous. The color may have taken on a very slight bronze, but the wine shows no signs of oxidation. The profile continues to offer baked apple, lemon zest, toast and yeast. PM thinks pear dominates the profile, but I don’t quite see it. 12% alc. With burgers and fries from The Staunton Grocery as we watched Rudolph the RNR (a family tradition) (PM delighted to have half a glass of the Roederer). Recommended.
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Perfectly clean, toasty, tart sparkler. Fine for a party or a champagne cocktail, and I suspect that it might get more interesting with 6-12 months of bottle age.
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Overal lovely bottle of bubbly. Pale yellow. Excellent mousse. Green apples in the nose and mouth. Complemented a lightly battered and fried calamari dish.
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Light golden straw color with plentiful, persistent stream of tiny bubbles, and sweet yeast, fresh cut green apples aromas. On the palate, medium-bodied with soft texture, zippy acidity, between dry and off-dry with sweet green apples, a bit of pear, hazelnut and vanilla flavors and a short finish.
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aged a couple years in the cellar after purchase. This wine generally shows much better/more akin to champagne with some bottle age. Yeastier, bubbles remain a bit largish, a bit more complex
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I find I really like this wine after about 18 months of extra bottle age in the cellar. This bottle had 3 plus extra years. It may be the bottle/lot, or may be the additional age, but this bottle seemed a bit more subdued/yeasty/secondary than others, not necessairly in a good way. A 2 yr aged bottle my wife had the next night showed much better
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Apple accentuated with mild notes of toast on the nose. Zesty with crisp apple and ginger on the palate offering a nice fresh mouthfeel. Better than average finish. Excellent bubbly for less than $20 per bottle
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Apple accentuated with mild notes of toast on the nose. Zesty, with crisp apple and ginger on the palate offering a nice fresh mouthfeel. Better than average finish. Excellent bubbly for less than $20 per bottle
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Compared to the value priced sparklers we enjoy so much in this hot weather, this is a step above. It is almost full bodied, so there is some rich, deep Chardonnay flavor to enjoy along with the bubbles. The color is very golden. There is some pear along with the lemon aromas. Rich and complex on the palate. The addition of some barrel aged reserve wine really helps the depth and concentration, as well as introduces some interesting vanilla and almond flavors. The acid seems quite mild. The bubbles die pretty early on the palate leaving a finish that is close to a still wine. Just a touch of that yeasty, straw like flavor on the finish. I think this is the wine they meant to produce when they opened the facility and vineyards in Anderson Valley.
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nose: nice and fresh nose of citrus tones, lemon zest, apples and a touch of mineral tones and warm breads. Good depth with a nice citrus based nose
taste: tasty medium feel with medium+ acidity and fresh tones of lemon zest, citrus tones, apples and bread tones as well. Nice balance though it is lacking a bit on the mid palate
overall: always a good bubbly to grab when wanting some bubbles without champagne prices.
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Bu avec des sushis pour célébrer le retour à la maison suite à la naissance de mon petit dernier. Pas vraiment remarqué le nez mais belle bouche citronnée/briochée assez ample. Longueur fort acceptable pour un mousseux de ce prix.
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Opened on the first warm spring day for all to enjoy. So many people and children around that I didn't get much of a chance to contemplate this one. Though it didn't leave a deep impression it was perfect for everyone and had us all coming back for more.
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Slight lemon to start but a little sweet for brut. Nice apple during the finish that tapered off to good mineral in the end. Would purchase more given the price.
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Drunk with dinner at Watel's Bistro in Dallas, TX with duck and pork, and veal sweetbreads. Significant notes of mineral. Very dry, with very dark fruits fading away with little bite. Relatively mild acidity. Bubbles don't last particularly long in the chilled bottle or glass. Paired well with dinner, and surprisingly with a pipe after dinner.
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Interesting aromas of lemon bread dough with higher tones of apples, citrus, citrus, toasted nuts. Good mouthfeel, although bubbles feel like they they could be more integrated. Mineral, dry finish that fades neatly. Enjoyable and festive.
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My system (nose mouth finish) /++, drank over 2 days. YUM just as good as the 750 with just a touch more body and complexity. Great QPR for large format.
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Consistent with previous note. Nice biscuit on the nose, citrus and a bit of almond in the mouth, apple on the finish. Great any-night sparkler at around $16.
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My first time with this wine. While it lacks the precision or depth of most notable champagnes, it is still remarkably fresh, lively, and generally solid for the price. I paid $20 and at that price I find the relative value a bit marginal in that I can order a lot of grower champagne for about 25. But in my local market nothing like that is available for less than 40-50, so this is a good go-to. Even so, if I could find it closer to 15 I would buy a lot I think as I wouldn't mind having this around at all.
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Light straw color, with nice effervescence. Green apple aroma is dominant with lemon and vanilla integrated. Green apple, pear, lemon, and melba toast on the palate. A fruity mid-palate with a long crisp finish, but I would have enjoyed a touch more acidic bite. Paired well with fried shrimp. Enjoyed this bottle ... a very good QPR for a Brut sparkling wine.
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I recalled this being wonderful and a great value. I drank this post-Steelers AFC win and was very disappointed. It was too sweet and sloppy. I'll pass on this as Holiday gifts next year.
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Very light straw color with a light, steady stream of bubbles. The nose is a little stingy and shows some flour, peanut butter, and lemon drop candy. The mousse is very lively on the palate with a good creaminess. Lighter and more delicate in body with some nice banana bread notes in medium length finish. Could be better several months down the road. Dgorg't PB903 4+10+16+7 = 87
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Always a classy sparkler. Very bright with citrus notes, hint of yeast, and a touch of berry in there for good measure. Creamy fine bubbles, high acidity, and a good finish make this a classic sparkler on its own or with sushi or calamari.
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Color: straw. Nose: rather closed. Lightly toasted. Taste: lemon, melon, toast. Very fruity, acidic. More fruit and some nuttiness on the finish. Bubbles are a little large. Not especially complex, but good length.
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Less doughy than the last bottle. Lemon curd. Fine mousse with fresh acidity and a good body. Citrus fruit-driven finish. Definitely feels like a restrained CA Chard as a sparkler--I like it. Probably will be my go-to CA sparkler given price point and enjoyment of its style. More enjoyable than the Mirabelle Brut Rose for X-mas which seemed a bit overly yeasty and lacking depth despite acidity.
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Not a big white wine fan but figured I would be daring on New Years Eve and try some Sparkling White. Most reasonably priced Brut I could find after a weeks worth of research. As whites go, it is not bad and my wife likes it. Scoring it with the mean so as not to throw the average in either direction. A good purchase if you are looking for a Brut.
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A bunch of Champagne & Sparkling Wines (Random): This is a nice sparkling wine that is as good as many N.V. Champagnes especially for the money. Lemon, dough, golden apples and minerals on the nose and palate. A clean and refreshing finish.
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With (beef) hamburgers from the Grocery while watching Santa Claus comes to town. (I did notice that the wine seemed coarser than in the past. Very lively mousse, excellent bead and very yeasty nose.)
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3rd bottle drunk recenty. Not as good as the second, but better than the first. Pale straw yellow. No nose as such. Nice mousse and bead. Brioche and bread on the palate with a hint of lemon. Needed a tad more acidity to be as good as the second bottle. Very nice qpr and champagne substitute. Wouldn't hesitate to purchase again.
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Vibrant nose with lemon, shells, dried pinneapple and chalk. On the palate crisp acidity along with a nice balance of minerals and fruit. Medium finish and really well done. The best Roederer Estate N.V. I have ever tasted.
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No nose to speak of, but nice mousse and bead. Pale straw yellow. Delicious on the palate. Bread, yeast, and apple on a nice balanced palate. Perfect acidity-mouth watering. Enjoyed by me with snail/garlic appetizer and by 3 others at the table. Much better than prior bottle tried 6 months ago where acidity was missing. Fine QPR at $21 in PA. Several $$ less expensive in non-ripoff states. My friend at the table said he was going out the next day to buy some.
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WSET II; 10/23/2010-10/24/2010 (Portland, ME): Very pale lemon color. Medium-intensity nose of red apple, orange, drop of honey. Medium-bodied, low acid. Palate of yellow and red apples, sweet and tart. Medium finish. Good+.
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Purchased for $25 at Foodland in Kauai, HI. This edged a notch or two above the N.V. Gloria Ferrer Brut that I've been drinking here lately. The nose had some depth to it, coming across both spritzy and citrus like as well as cheesy/doughy (yeasty). On the palate, this was light, medium bodied hinting at sweet, spiced apple (but fully dry) and pulpy pear. This had a nutty quality to it that was, again, similar to the smell/flavor of melting gruyere cheese over crusty, toasted homemade bread. The finish was clean and showed good length with fruit acid and traces of slate mineral. This base-level sparkler from A.V. shows the quality of fruit grown from that Appellation, even at the lowest tiers. 88+ pts.
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nose: nice clean and crisp nose of lemons, white fruits, bits of citrus, green apples and a touch of doughy tones as well. There is good focus to the nose with decent depth
taste: fresh and lively medium feel with medium acidity along with tones of green apples, citrus, dough, and bits of lemons
overall: an excellent go to bubbly in a pinch. Has a real attractive freshness to it that is also nice and refreshing on the palate
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Yeasty, bready nose. Decent finesse to the mousse. Full bodied mouth feel, some toasty oak in there. Good, definitely seems like a CA Chard as a sparkler on some level. Acidity is not too sharp, fruit is there, but secondary characteristics seem to be more prominent.
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Pale straw color in the glass with fine-to-medium sized bubbles. Lovely yeasty bread note on the nose. Nice and dry, with some almond coming through the gentle citrus flavor profile. A bargain of a sparkler at under $20.
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Refreshing Summer Wines (Our House, CA): Light golden yellow. Not much aroma. Apples and yeast on the palate. Little or no acidic finish for my taste. A good refreshing summer sparkling wine.
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Not much aroma. Lots of toast and yeast buried what little fruit there was. Nice fine bubbles went on and on. Lacked acidity. Okay sparkler, but not the style I prefer. Others in our group liked it tho.
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Heard that Roederer was the best of the French Champagne houses producing a sparkling wine in CA. Bought a few bottles for a party and this was a leftover. Wanted to try one, since at the party I stuck to the one Bollinger I popped (yum). Straw yellow. No real nose to speak of. Big mousse with tiny bubbles throughout 2 pours that lessened over time. Apples and yeast on the palate. Good to slightly very good with decent QPR for a party wine. Lacking the acidity needed to give real refreshment and punch.
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Particularly good on this night. Bright juicy red apple dominates initially. Lovely bubbles. This had nice development, with some cream and spice. Quite nice.
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Sparklers and Pinot (Farpointe Cellar): The nose had nuts and pear, some spice, and just a touch of yeast. The palate was crisp and clean, with very nice acidity. It had pear, bread, spice, and a nice nutty finish.
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My second bottle of this. Really let down from the first time. Had very little nose. Tastes of mostly just green apple with little else. Just no depth and short finish. I scored the prervious bottle 92, but I just can't do it this time.
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Man, this stuff is good. For $17.99 it's an awesome sparkling wine that is sure to make anyone happy - even my picky wife. A wine you can open on a Tuesday night and make it the best Tuesday ever. Great with food. Love it.
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Had Champagne like mouthfeel. Good fruit but the finish was off. Not a food friendly wine. At $18 pricier than other CA sparklers but cheaper than Champagne. Personally rather pay more and drink Champagne or pay less and drink other sparklers.
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Light golden yellow. Nose of apple, pear, yeast. Fine effervescence. Palate of apple, lemon peal, and vibrant acidity. Nice length. After the enticing nose, the palate was a little bit of a let down. Excellent QPR!
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This bottle lacked normal toast and yeast. Not a bad bottle just missing most of the important components. Surprised as haven't had any bottle variation in the past.
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Consistent notes. Fine, racy bubbles give way to lemon-lime spritz, lively acids and just the right amount of (brut) mouthfeel. Great value for the $16 I paid. Drink thru 2013.
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A nice solid sparkling offering for casual occasions. Good value. Palate offers some dough, lemon and citrus nose and a touch of nuttiness. Slightly bitter finish.
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Plenty of fine, crisp bubbles with a touch of citrus and lemon biscuit on the nose and palate. Missing some of the lees complexity I enjoy, but overall quite nice. Racy acids, moderate finish. Solid value at $18.
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Very good sparkling wine. Some good minerality with lots of carbonation. A lot of cherry and red berries with a sweet citrus finish. Great for the price point.
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The only consistantly good California NV sparkler IMO, and the rest of the pack is far behind. The acidity really sets it apart and the elegant finish builds on the palate. There's no trace of inappropriate California fruitiness on this. Could definitely compare with NV French Champagne at the $40 range if the finish were just a little more assertive after the first sip. I know how good this wine is out of a rested magnum, and I think that the regular bottles hit the market so fast that some short term cellaring might firm up the finish and soften the beads.
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Enjoyed this more this time, a little more brut under my belt since then Nose: melon, lime, floral (lilac and rose hips) Taste: strawberry on the finish predominates for me, lime in the mid palate
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July '09 batch. Big-ish beads. Firm acid on palate with a bass note on the finish. Not overly complex, but a great QPR and a standby. Very austere and substantive for California sparkling.
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Light golden hue. Bright and lively notes of green apples, pears, citrus, and touches of yeast and almonds. Crisp mouthfeel, fine bead, sprite mousse, and refreshing acidity.
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Agree with the critics on this one at 91 pts. Roederer is my favorite CA sparkling wine. A couple of weeks ago I had Roederer champagne and I prefer the Anderson Valley as it is slightly more acidic and less sweet.
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A big hit on Christmas night. This offers very Champagne-like toast and bread-dough aspects, in addition to vibrant fruit. It's the rare Champagne House-backed California wine that actually gives you a sense of the holding cos.' pedigree. Would definitely repurchase. 91.
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Very good qpr. Lots of bubbles. Only drawback for me is it wasn't dry enough. Had a touch of sweetness, but is sure to please many novice wine drinkers.
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This hasn’t changed much from last year. The effervescence has backed down a bit, the acidity has softened, but the mousse is lively and generous while the profile offers baked apple, lemon zest, toast and yeast. A delight to open anytime. 12% alc. With burgers and fries from Five Guys as we watched Rudolph the RNR (a family tradition). Recommended.
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this bottle has been laying down for 3 years.....expressive, yeasty nose..moderate finish...I do like the way this wine rounds out with some time in the bottle
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A consistent winner. Though it lacks some of the complexity of an upper level champagne, this wine shows balance, crispness, and food friendliness, while being very drinkable.
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Good. One year of age since purchase. Light golden color. Excellent small bubbles, persistent mousse. Ripe apple nose. Apple and lemon doughy flavors. Significant acidity. Medium-short finish. Decent value under $20, also quite mixable without weighing too heavily on the conscience.
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sans nul doute la plus droite et la plus intègre des cuvées du genre aux États-Unis. C'est tracé avec précision, style et réalisme, dans l'esprit des bulles champenoises, avec ce surcroît de vitalité et de continuité qui garde le palais libre et bien propre après boire. Beignets au crabe?
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i must admit i didn't hold much anticipation for a great wine when i opened this, but happily, it did prove to be a pleasant enough quaffer/potentially good mixer. no disgorgement info. marred by some lower acid/sweetness, but not tart, there is a decent level of complexity in the fruit for the price. you can do a lot worse than this.
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A Week in Mendocino; 10/6/2009-10/11/2009: this nonvintage blend was good for $20. it had a biscuity nose. the palate is zesty and shows green apple and lemon zest flavors. quite intense.
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Popped and poured. Medium-light to light, yellow-gold hue. Fresh aromas of gala apples, stone fruits, a touch of citrus, and just a hint of toast. Medium-light body. On the palate the fruit really shines, with fresh apples, a touch of pear, and more hints of citrus and yeast along with a slight mineral note. Above average acidity keeps this racy in the mouth. Moderate finish. Always a great sparkling wine and is certainly still the best available for less than $20.
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My friend Howie brought this to dinner. It's a nice champagne for the money. Good QPR. A little sweetness, loaded with bubbles. It's also my house champagne.
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Prise de mousse moyenne, bulles assez fines et persistentes. Nez de brioche grillée, de miel et quelque chose d'acide (lime, citron?). En bouche, les notes suivent, mais il me semble manquer de vinosité à l'heure actuelle. À réouvrir dans 1 an. Il semble avoir un beau potentiel.
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had w/ CT forum recommendation with the chicken/potatoe over arugla and mustard vinagerette salad. Great pairing. Only $21 at Safeway. Getting more. A great food wine. Light. Tight bubbles. Yeasty, toasty and some apple flavors.
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HMK-10. Golden yellow color of medium depth, medium size bubbles. Initial nose pleasant with pear, golden apple, and some yeasty bread. After 1.5 hrs the nose was more toward sweat than anything - even with a fresh pour. On the palate baked pear, rich nuts, and toast, showing some interesting characteristics of a blend. Acidity medium-minus, finish medium-plus with aforementioned fruits and nuts. If there is such a thing as a more savory sparkling wine, this is it. Delicious and easily drinkable for its flavors, but less attractive if you're looking for higher acid and brighter fruit. Excellent value at under 19. I would buy again if the occasion or food pairing was right.
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I'm always pleasantly surprised at how much better this wine shows after a year and a half in the cellar. nice yeasty nose..the mid palate and shortish finish don't quite live up to the promise of the nose
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Color: pale straw yellow. Smell: Lime and kiwi, some minerals. Taste: big acidity greets the tongue, just a hint of sweetness, fruit is very bright, lemony,green apple, finish is toasty and warm. excellent value, pairs well with food for a great appetizer.
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This champagne is so cheap, how can you go wrong. It can fill the shoes of a $30 grower champagne, but half the cost. Light and refreshing, apple and citrus, not a lot of yeast qualities, but fun to drink never the less.
Blind Champagne/Sparkling Tasting: Great QPR at approx. $20. Nose had initial aroma of ammonia and rubber, but that quickly blew off to reveal and nutty and mild nose. Good nuttiness on the mid-palate. A crisp and fruity wine that was consistent with the Pinot Noir dominant profile. Basic and simple but very affordable and something to keep in stock.
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Purchased off the list at Lalime's in Berkeley. While the effervescence was clean and fresh, there was a sweetness of lemon lime which vaguely reminded me of 7Up that was off putting. The finish was dry and somewhat sour with a citrus twist. Fair.
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Color: yellow-green (a bit darker than other Roederer whites) Bouquet: citrus Flavor: tart lemon/lime dominates with a hint biscquit. Long finish. Comment: Good finish. Less minerally than Scharffenberger with a more restrained nose. Good value. ¥3600
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12.0% alcohol. Strikingly light color, just a tinge of yellow to it. Appealing bouquet of tart apple, citrus, and yeast. Lively, refreshing, and elegant in the mouth. Plenty of fruit, wonderful acidity. Nice tart finish. Tasty and very drinkable wine, if uncomplicated. B+
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Nose: Acidic, yeasty, tart apple skins, minor hints of perfume.
Palate: Not overly complex. Might peg this for a good wedding champagne or other applications where industrial champagne is required while still trying to maintain some semblence of elegance. Taste is also dry and acidic. Alum comes to mind. Not much fruit and some heat components as well.
Overall: It won't find its way into my cellar any time soon. Good champagne for moments when you don't care. 83 points.
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nose: light and lean nose of green apples, citrus tones, breads, and yeasty tones. Decent depth with a straightforward quality to it, but this wasn't doing it for me like it normally does
taste: good light feel, but lacking depth with lemons, green apples, citrusy tones, and a nice amount of bread. Well put together, but again, it just doesn't have that verve to it that has made me enjoy it a lot in the past
overall: very nice and easy. This disgorgement is lacking the depth and focus that I've gotten from Roederer Estate bruts in the past. There isn't that screaming of good chardonnay that it normally brings, it still has a nice citrusy attack, but lacks a bit on the finish
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Very aggressive and brightly acidic at first mellowing over time to being dominated by dense green apple and a bit of red fruit flavors. The balance improves nicely as well resulting in a very nice domestic sparkler.
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As I eased the cork out of the bottle it hissed a perfume of apple, baked apple and yeast. The mousse is lively and generous. This particular case was purchased a year ago. (If anyone knows how to decipher the number on the bottom of the back label, please let me know.) Loads of baked apple on the palate with lemon zest, buttered toast and a follow up of yeasty goodness. Geez, this sparkler most always delivers and it did in spades tonight. 12% alc. With burgers and fries from Five Guys as we watched Rudolph the RNR (a family tradition). Recommended.
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Belle prise de mousse assez abondante, nez assez net de brioche, de fruits, toasté et probablement d'autres nuances que je n'ai pu déceler. En bouche, les saveurs suivent le nez et persistent très longuement. Sa dominante est assez clairement acide (je dirais même trop acide). Je suis d'avis que 2 années de cave lui permettraient de se détendre, de devenir plus crémeux et brioché. Peut-être serait-on alors en présence d'un mousseux qui se rapproche d'un Charles Heidsieck? Le temps me le dira. De toute façon, même dans son état actuel, il vaut ses 28,30$ pour un mousseux.
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Used to be one of my favorite sparkler values, but either it has changed or my tastes have moved on. Acid, bubbles, citrus, but not enough fruit to keep me interested.
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Clear, light golden, active small bubbles. Yeasty, sweet green apple nose. Fruity, semi sweet green apples, tart finish. No complexity, sweet green apples and that’s it.
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Very dry, one-dimensional (toast), but the one dimension is good. Fine-ish bubbles. Like it - toast and maybe nuts. If I'm looking for just an overally dry toasty sparkler, would turn to this again.
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Lots of yeast and toast that gives way to green apple, lemon peel, orange marmalade and orange blossom on the good length finish. Possesses nice complexity that goes beyond just fruit. Really nice NV and a great value. Drink now-2013. 88 pts.
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Louis Roederer Tasting (Wine Pavilion - Lake Forest, CA): Pleasant aromas of honey, brioche, and green apple. The palate lacks concentration and depth, but the wine does show nice pear fruit and a smoky minerality. The finish is rather light.
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This really is good, and amazing value for the price. Pale straw in color, abundant mousse, small bead. Aromas of brioche and meyer lemon. Palate of apples, toast, and a firm, nutty edge. Just terrific.
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On the lighter, sweeter side, this offers a lot of green apple, citrus and biscuts notes. In the mouth its round, but still sharp enough to pair well with ligther fish dishes, finishing nicely with flavors of baked apples and toffee.
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Tasted April 24, 2008. No formal tasting note. Ordered as part of the tasting menu at Alinea in Chicago. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with moderate to heavy beading. Yellow fruits with crisp acidity on the palate. Drink over the short term. Decent QPR if purchased at a good price.
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Can't rate, don't have enough sparkling experience. Nose: cantelope and strawberries, others called it sweet apples Taste: dry with a nice mouthfeel, a bit of toast and ripe fruit with a hint of lemon-citris on the finish, improved after warming and the bubbles toning done, which may just be a sign that I'm not that keen on brut.
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I continue to think this is one of the best - and most reliable - values in sparkling wine. This is the equal of most NV brut champagnes (and better than quite a few) - rich with nice yeasty, biscuity notes. Perhaps I like this a little more because it's a little more my style than some of the lighter, more lemony sparklers.
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Not as good as previous bottles. This one seemed underripe and unbalanced with too much acid and too little fruit. I had been drinking dessert wines, so it may have thrown my palate off, but seemed the same on the second glass.
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Green apple throughout. Quite dry with a moderately long, tart finish. Not very complex; somewhat one dimensional. Pretty good, and easy to drink, but definitely not worth the $25 in my opinion. $15 would be more appropriate.
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Lemon-gold yellow in color, foreshadowing the lemony-citrus of the nose and palate. A bit os almond on the nose and palate comes through on the toasty, medium-leaning-full bodied finish. The attack, however, is a rather crisp, lemony, bright wake up for the palate. For the $17 paid for this, it’s a delightfully satisfying pour. 12% alc. With an easy brunch of scrambled eggs, sausage, toast, and cantaloupe while finishing the tree trimming. Recommended.
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Poured at a retailer tasting. 67% Chardonnay and 33% Pinot Noir. Soft apple and yeast notes, rather elegant. Flavors of apple and almond, with nice weight and a creamy texture.
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Bri’s:“ This was very good, plenty of searing citrus lemon, lime, pineapple acidity with light toast notes. Very good apetizer, drank 2 bottles quickly w/cheese: St. Marcelin/Petit Basque, crotin. Mmmm!
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Perennial favorite sparkler. This has nice yeasty/green apple/pear/fig aromas - all butressed by gorgeous fruit and a nice acidic burst. Smooth finish.
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Anderson Valley Tastings; 8/15/2007-8/16/2007 (Anderson Valley, Mendocino County): Tasted in 750 ml and magnum bottles on same day. The 750: Very lively in the mouth, with aromas and flavors of yellow delicious apples, hazelnut, and toast. Creamy mousse, fine bead. The magnum: tastes very different due to longer time on the lees--much creamier and toastier, a very rich version of the brut in the smaller bottle.
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Opened this on a Saturday morning and enjoyed a lovely round or two or three of mimosa's. The sparkling wine was excellent on its own, good flavor and lots of bubbles, It was very delicious and a great start to the day.
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Had a bottle 16 months ago that showed better, but no formal notes from that tasting. This bottle displayed a nice head, good acidity, citrus flavors, with a hint of dried toast. Nice dry finish, but lacking the lushness and creaminess of the previous bottle. Whille it faired better than it's counterpart from Mumm's Napa, still just an average to slightly above average sparkler.
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A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this has become my go to basis sparkler. Against a Feuillatte, this appeared a bit coarser and having a bit less depth. But, at half the price, that’s picking a nit. Light gold in color with a nose of biscuit and lemon cream. Satisfying. Perfect when you want something sparking, but not something to think about. 12% alc. Paired with various spreads (artichoke and smoked salmon), spiced mixed nuts, breads and crackers. With the Dortons one evening and BBH the next (Christmas 2006).
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Pale straw hue. Light yeast and pleasant fresh-cut apple on the nose. Palate shows lots of acid and bubbles, tart and angular but short on fruit and complexity. Other bottles I've owned have shown a nice buttery roundedness after a year or two in the cellar, but not this one. Disappointing and not as good as I remembered.
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wow, delicious. had with our neighbors Barbara and Pete. Love the larger bottle. Rich, a bit creamy, touch of citrus, great acidity. Lobsters would have been appropriate.
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Buttery biscuits and apple nose. Great QPR for $14 at Costco. Nice long creamy finish. Lacking complexity is keeping it from being an outstanding sparkler.
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Poured at a retailer tasting. Notes of citrus, almond and apple blossoms. Very nice bead and texture, with lemon peel and biscuit flavors. After tasting this today, there's no doubt that a bottle tasted a week eariler was flawed.
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Poured at a retailer tasting. I commented to the person pouring that I thought this was a flawed bottle. There was an extremely odd funky aroma and taste. He contended that this was exactly the style and the way it should be. Tried it a week later at another tasting which confirms for me that this bottle was flawed. You should never be afraid to speak up.
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Booo! FLAWED. my first hint was the fact that as soon as I completed the sixth twist of the cage the cork flew out taking the cage with it. This bottle was halfway to vinegar, and I suspect heat damage. Returned to store for credit. Will try again with this wine but didn't want to take a chance on anything remaining from the current batch in the store. Oh well...hopefully soon they will restock or I'll find it elsewhere!
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Color is medium pale gold. Nose shows lemon, yeast, hint of nut. On the palate, there is a nice chewy component to this lemon-cored, dough-backed satisfying bubbly.
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Light yellow in color and quite bubbly. Tried immediately after opening and it exploded in my mouth with bubbles. Let relax an hour, and was able to note some honey notes, but not overly complex, yet I liked the crispness. Overall a bit sweet, and at first the bubbles overwhelmed the flavors. 87-89
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Very pleasant nose, little bubbles. High acidity in the mouth, making it versatile for fish and chicken dishes as well as spicy dishes. Consistent as always, a great value in sparkling wine. I'd really like to age this for a bit, but we just keep drinking them!
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Second wine to the Fourny champers to celebrate DD and PM returning from a week away at the beach. Only a glass full, Used for cooking the next day and finished the day after that . Good basic sparkler.
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Although nowhere anything special, a VERY well done sparkler. Drier than I expected, almost as much as a blanc de blanc, but this is a good thing in my eyes. Structure was very solid, but not overpowering. Almost a faint hint of rubber. Great QPR!
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Cabernet Sauvignon & Champagne (Farpointe Cellar): Pale straw. A wonderful fruity nose of apricot, pear, and apple, with a bit of floral notes. The palate is sweet, with tastes of pear, apple, and stone. A very tasty sparkling wine.
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Sunday, January 01, 2006 with ham & peanut soup. much like the others in late ’05. Monday, January 30, 2006 not sure when we had this but gone by this date. I’m sure we enjoyed it. Tuesday, March 07, 2006 Fairly good concentration of bubbles in a light, toasted golden color. Almond, citrus and ginger on the nose and carrying through on the palate. Good mousse - full but light; very lively. Firm acidity at its core. This is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but I don’t know the mix. 12% alc. With stir-fry on a Tuesday night, just because we could.
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M. Marcel: Light pale yellow; Vinous smell, lite sour apples; lite bread; sharp green apples in mth, tart, sour; very dry, grapefruity;***very razor sharp, long green candy apple finish. My #5/6 just b/c I love lots of acidity!
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This is one of my favorite bubblies - I've probably had 12-15 bottles over the years. This particular bottle has been sitting in the refrigerator for 3+ years, so I'm sure it hasn't aged as it would have had it been in the wine cooler. Nice structure, good acid, sweet, still-vibrant fruit. It does not have the dense, full-body that the DP had, but is a much more approachable wine. Good stuff, especially for $15.
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Very dry. Lots of yeast, and mildly biting mouthfeel. Was nice for a gifted bottle, but would probably choose something smoother for a personal purchase.
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We tasted this in comparison to Argyle 1999 Brut. Although this is presumably the most recent NV rendition of the Roederer, it tasted as described by the WS in its 12/2003 review as opposed to its 11/2004 review. It was definitely more on the tart side than the rich and creamy side. Still, a nice sparkling wine and we enjoyed drinking it. Just not as much as some of the Roederer sparklers in the past.
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this product used to be a standby bubbly for me and i have enjoyed many "off-system" bottles. reviewing spectator notes, i see that they tended to be most successful in the mid 1990's which corresponds with my tasting experience. i also gravitated away from this product as the price was increased.
i do not have a strong recollection of this bottle. my general impression is that in later years the quality may have declined somewhat as the price increased, thus forcing my attention elsewhere.
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Straw yellow. Somewhat slow bead (possibly due to the lack of basilar etching in the Hyatt Hotel Champagne flute). Medium-sized bubbles. Moderately intense nose showing primarily citrus aromas coupled with yeast. Light to medium-bodied, with crisp acidity on the palate. The flavors show predominantly lemon, honey and creamy yeast. Medium, crisp finish.
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8 Champagnes Tasted for the Holiday Season (Lafayette, Ca.): Nice bubbles and mousse, nose of perfume, rich fruit, on the palate, opens nicely, straw taste, simple taste, nice, rich fruit, touch too acidic for me tonight, very sweet tasting at the end of the tasting, medium finish. My #6 of 8 and Group #7. $12.97.
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Champagne Tasting (Lafayette, Ca.): Good mousse, tiny bubbles, lots of tiny bubbles, nice, rich, unusual straw taste, sweet fruit, good acid on the finish.
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7 Inexpensive Champagnes (Lafayette, Ca.): Lots of tiny bubbles formed a mousse, textbook chardonnay character, good acid, medium/big body, needs 2 years to peak, medium/long finish. My #6, Group #3.
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Annual Non Vintage Champagne Tasting. Had a brilliant straw, yellow color in the glass, buttery fruit with a hint of acid on the nose, nice, young, fruity taste with medium flavors that seemed slightly sweet on the finish. My #6 and Group $3 tie, retail $14.87.
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Blind Tasting of 6 Champagnes. Lots of small bubbles, nice mousse, toasty nose, mice sweet fruit, slight acid in mouth and on the short finish. My #2 of 6.
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4/13/2024 - timewithwine Likes this wine:
This wine always performs above its price point. Apple and lemon notes with a creamy mouthfeel. The majority of juice in this bottle is from 2016 and then disgorged in 2019 (and purchased on release) A few years of holding always add some weight. 12.5% alc. 04.13.24. With lobster mac 'n cheese. Recommended.
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4/10/2024 - KaupCava Likes this wine: 92 Points
Apple, pear and honey nose
Sweet cream, apple, pear, bread dough on tongue
Excellent acid fruit in balance
Lingering finish
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4/7/2024 - 3daywinereview.com Likes this wine: 92 Points
Next level on day 2. Sat out for 2 hours on day 1 and then recorked. Amazing still life left. Lemon, sour apple, dough, mild chalk, orange peel and spice. Super complex. Maybe the best bottle to date.
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4/5/2024 - Winedy O! wrote:
Mmmmmmm
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4/4/2024 - Jimmy_Macs Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pale lemon. Med (+) aromas and flavor characteristics of honeysuckle, lemon, lime, pear, apple, white peach, bread, pastry, bread dough, cream. Dry, high acidity, med alcohol, med (+) body, med (+) finish. Fine persistent bubbles that give a creamy mousse. Very good quality- wine is well balanced between fruit characteristics, refreshing high acidity, and medium alcohol. It shows good complexity between medium (+) intensity primary fruit aromas (apple, lemon, white peach) and secondary aromas (bread, dough, cream). If the length of finish was a little longer, this could be an outstanding wine. Lack of tertiary aroma characteristics of hazelnut or honey combined with the good presence of fruit and high acidity indicate this wine is suitable for bottle aging and may develop further desirable characteristics in the bottle over the next 3 years.
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3/14/2024 - WindFlyer Likes this wine: 90 Points
[2023 release]
greenish straw colour, small bubbles. gentle yeast and nutty notes accent a nose of apple, pear and lemon zest. very smooth, round, and very fresh in the mouth. good balance of crispness and richness in the apple flavours with agreeable accents of brioche and ginger. racy citric finish with pithy notes of moderate length.
very good and pleasing sparkler… having both enough richness and acidity, it should not only not offend high-acid snobs, but also have enough universal appeal as an aperitif or for toasting.
12.5% AbV; dosage 10g/L; 60% Chardonnay/ 40% Pinot Noir; base vintage is 2019 and includes up to ~10% reserve wines (going back some four seasons); two years on the lees.
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3/9/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 89 Points
Decent.
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3/8/2024 - mwneil Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drank at Kuro in Hard Rock AC, about $70 on wine list, solid bubbles, golden color, good flavors, never got flabby as we drank, drank with sushi rolls, tempura veggies and eggplant, I go up and down with this wine, it was in good form with this bottle, it is always difficult to know what you are drinking without disgorgement dates on non vintage sparkling wines, might drink again depending on wine list, not a wine I would have at home due to better options at retail.
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3/3/2024 - Quiller wrote: 89 Points
Pretty much consistent with my 9/5/2022 note. As before, developed a bit more lemon/green apple taste with some time in the glass, maybe due to warming up a bit.
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3/1/2024 - Jys1982 wrote: 90 Points
To quote BST, I can’t quit her. Light, crisp, brioche, and tiny bubbles. She has a hold on my soul.
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2/25/2024 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points
Disgorged 2/2022. This is not as good as the last bottle. Heavy on the chalk along with minerals, lemon, sour apple and pear. Shorter on the finish and while refreshing not the typically experience. Sampled on day 2.
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2/7/2024 - Outplaying wrote:
My buddy Eric thinks this bottle is 20 to 30 years old. Golden in color, but not super dark. Nutty, caramel notes on the nose. Smells like it has some age on it. In the mouth, at first you get some of the oxidized, nutty caramel notes, but then surprisingly you get a blast of bright citrus fruit. It finishes pretty nicely. We enjoyed this.
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2/4/2024 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Disgorged 2/2022. Day 2 review. These have been stellar sparkling wines over the past 5 years. Vibrant fruit featuring lemon, unripe peaches and sour apples. Chalk, minerals and floral notes. Nice acidity. What is not to like about it for $19.99.
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1/15/2024 - Dine&Vine Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice QPR sparkler.
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1/14/2024 - BottleScholar wrote:
Not overly ripe. Solid QPR.
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1/5/2024 - ehaav Likes this wine: 92 Points
Green apple, seaweed, light soy sauce, toasted almonds, toasted hazelnut, lemon curd. This is really fantastic. Don't know what year this was bottled, but I would take a gander it wasn't super recent, because this is showing some really nice savory notes. Really wonderful balance between the nutty savory side and the rich lemon and bright apple. Very persistent mousse. Long finish. Great complexity. Very rounded and rich, with the backbone of intense acidity keeping you coming back for more. Picked up on a whim after a bad day, and boy is my day a hell of a lot better now! Amazing paired with some basic sushi
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1/4/2024 - rogervanzant357 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very good.
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12/31/2023 - AllRed wrote: 89 Points
Last of a case purchased five years ago. Started out a bit one dimensional showing nothing but apple on the nose and palate, but it was also initially a bit too cold. As it warms there’s a nice toasted almond quality that emerges, along with baked pastry and vanilla custard elements. Somewhat coarse bead with flavors of pear, lemon, chalk and dough.
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12/29/2023 - NoahCap wrote:
Pretty good, especially for the price. You could have fooled me into thinking this is Champagne. Day 2 was even more biscuity. Nice, not complicated, but very pleasant and a good value.
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12/24/2023 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points
2nd bottle today. Again good value although not as good. A bit too much chalk along with sour apple, pie crust and floral notes.
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12/24/2023 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Another solid effort and at $19.99 a real bargain. Citrus, shells, spice, orange peel, sour apple and chalk. Medium in the finish and nice acidity. Better than any Cava and Prosecco for under $20.00.
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12/23/2023 - timewithwine Likes this wine:
As the house sparkler used for impromptu celebration as well as “just because”, this wine rarely receives a TN. We enjoy it so often that, like the girl next door, you don’t’ really notice how excellent something in such proximity is until one day, you suddenly say, “Well, damn fine!” The color is golden, but not brassy. The lively mousse reflects the youthfulness of the wine, but settles in to a steady stream of fine bubbles. The nose and palate display red apple, lemon rind of candied lemon, pear, and brioche. As the wine finishes, elements of hazelnut, coconut and vanilla appear. The mouthfeel has a touch of creaminess to it. This is always a welcome pour. 12.5% alc. (Currently drinking from a case purchased in 2019.) With she crab soup. 12.23-24.23. Recommended.
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12/22/2023 - winespine Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is a go to in our house for bubbles as it's a good QPR and we've been to the gorgeous winery in Anderson Valley 2x. It always amazes me that Roederer came over from Champagne and bought this property in Mendocino in the early 80s. The area is sparely populated now, so 40 years ago it must have felt like it was in the middle of nowhere. I bought 6 bottles for the holiday season, so I assume it's a relatively current release. Obviously it's NV so it's difficult to compare across releases, but I find this release a little better than the last. Always enjoyable and balanced, it paired well with Mont Jacob cheese.
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12/16/2023 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Again so solid. Lemon, spice, dough, chalk and citrus fruits. Super refreshing and nice acidity. Much better than Veuve Clicquot.
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12/9/2023 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points
The Sixth Annual World's Largest Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine (Houston, Texas): Retail $28. 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. 27. Smokey and a bit dirty even on the nose, which is odd, at least for a sparkler. The palate is much better, however, with good tart tree fruit and just a hint of sugar. Excellent. 91 Points.
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12/2/2023 - Ernestas Likes this wine: 88 Points
My first ever sparkler from Cali, crafted by well known Champagne producer Louis Roederer who founded this property in 1982. Made from a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% PN, up to 15% oak-aged reserve wines were added, aged for 2 years on the lees. Pale lemon colour. Medium+ intensity aroma of lemon, smoke, pears, yeast, jasmine. Medium body, mineral, chalky, stony and delicately sweetish with 10 g/l of RS. White fruit flavours with citrusy drops, vinous extra fine mousse and well integrated high acidity.
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12/2/2023 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
As the world leader in this NV wine this is the 2/2022 Disgorgement. This is really good with apple, chalk, pear, lemon and floral notes. Really a solid. Much better than the crap Veuve I tried today.
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11/26/2023 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 90 Points
Mendocino, Calif., $24 value sparkler, NV Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley. Sharp mid-gold; yeast, green apple, citrus nose; mid-acids; medium depth; slightly tart (60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir); semi-long, crisp, yeasty finish. w/apps. 16/90.
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11/25/2023 - timewithwine wrote: flawed
CORKED! Probably only the 2nd corked sparkling wine I've ever had.
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11/24/2023 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Another strong showing featuring dough, lemon, minerals, grapefruit and mild spice. Nice acidity and a solid again.
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11/17/2023 - agsdlswine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Excellent sparkling brut from Mendocino.
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11/14/2023 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Really tasty still. Tasting a bit like there is too much dosage but there it is. If it can still hit $19.99, its rather darn killer. Three years before it gets to market, so has some age - some tirage, some bottle age.
Aged in large cask, no malo, the reserve wines are aged at least 3 years as well.
Fresh and vibrant is the idea.
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11/3/2023 - mwneil Likes this wine: 88 Points
$23 at Costco Kauai, when cold very acidic and very strong bubbles, as it warmed up fruit came out as well as some complexity, drank with kale salad and shrimp, fried chicken wings and wasabi pea crusted mahi mahi, would drink again but other options are available at this price point including Costco Champagne.
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11/3/2023 - CorksAndCrowns Likes this wine: 86 Points
Quite an appealing nose. Brioche, lemon, orange and yellow apple dominate the nose. To me, the palate is slightly underwhelming and is quite sweet. If the palate matched the smell of this wine it would be better than some entry level champagnes. Still worth a try and great for people who drink prosecco and want to get into traditional method sparkles!
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10/24/2023 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
One of the better bottles and on day 3 none the less. Orange peel, sour apple, dough, minerals and spices. Very complex offering and much better than the base bottle of Veuve.
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10/18/2023 - Takao wrote: 90 Points
Med yellow color. Med(+) aromas of pear, green and yellow apple, brioche, honey. Creamy bubble, med acid, dry, med body, long finish. Very Champagne-like which is a little different from what I remember though fruit intensity is higher than a typical champagne. Drink now.
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10/9/2023 - JVG wrote:
Can’t go wrong with this one, as usual.
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8/11/2023 - Motz wrote: 89 Points
Persistent bubbles. Robust, lively, and rich. Notes of assorted fruits and lanolin. Very good acid, quality finish.
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7/20/2023 - Zanieh wrote:
4/2022
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7/6/2023 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Still as good as always.
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7/5/2023 - Gregmonroe wrote:
So I bought a cellar; 11/12/2022-12/31/2030: So this was fun. I don't know how old this bottle is. At NYE, I opened a Krug NV, and was able to research the label, to determine that the NV bottle was from 1994 - 2005, because it was a gold label, and that is the time-period in which Krug used a gold label on their Grande Cuvee. There are no blogs that I could find that detail which labels were used by Roederer Estate during certain periods. Makes sense for an inexpensive, available bottle. What is really interesting, though, is that the Krug and this bottle had the exact same cork - both said FORTIS EXPORT on the top with a little castle. On the stem, the Krug says CHAMPAGNE and KRUG, while the Roederer says nothing. And on the bottom, each cork identifies each winery. And the Krug cork, sitting in my cork bucket for six months now, looks exactly the same as this Roederer cork I pulled tonight. So I'm guessing these bottles are from the same general time period.
This wine had only a tiny pop, or a small whoosh, when opened, and not a strong nose. When first poured, it was frothy, with bubbles everywhere, that quickly settled to one, slow stream from the center of the tulip glass, and were a bit bigger than what I expect for champagne. The bubbles lasted for the first half of the bottle, and were fairly non-existent in hours 3 and 4.
The wine was a beautiful gold in the glass, certainly like an aged champagne. It has the nose that I can't describe, but can easily recognize, especially after my 1979 Schramsberg experience (which had no bubbles, but the same nose). A bit metallic on the palate, but definitely yeasty, bready, and cooked apple.
What this lacked was depth. Which, to me, is to be expected. Short finish, almost a pop-rocks sensation in the mouth, even on the last glass, and a shallowness of the flavors listed above. Certainly not the Krug.
But what a fun experience. I had no expectations going in. I have no idea of the provenance of this bottle, or when it was bought. It came with the cellar, and I'm glad it did.
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7/2/2023 - mflesh wrote:
Poured a light straw color to the glass with smaller bubbles than I thought. Yellow fruit, peaches and Asian pear. A little melon and kiwi fruit. Pretty darn refreshing and was enjoyed with peach ice cream (and was an AWESOME pairing). This entry level Roederer NV Sparkling is really solid, and punches way above its price point. Finishes with a sweeter but slightly tart peach and brambly kumquat, a hint of white pepper. Just delicious.
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6/18/2023 - WineJ2019 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Shared w guests, no specific notes but as usual enjoyed it and great QPR
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5/23/2023 - novicemike Likes this wine: 90 Points
Can easily be a crowd pleaser. Saltiness on the nose with Apple notes a biscuit. Medium body and balanced medium acidity. Short finish of apple with a lingering lemon. Nothing overly complex but a good sparkler at a fair price.
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5/23/2023 - galewskj wrote: 89 Points
First of a case for $17 each. I don't think I've ever had a bad bottle of this. A dependable almost champagne-like sparkler.
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5/19/2023 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Again just a solid, well made domestic sparkler that out delivers 75% of the NV Champagne out there. Sour apple, mild spice, dough, floral and pie crust. Nice acidity.
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5/6/2023 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 89 Points
P/well chilled. A great sparkler at this price point. Effervescent, fruity, decent complexity considering a bulk produced product. Perfect with seafood dinner. Nothing off. Mike's
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4/29/2023 - RVC_Wine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nose of saltines, cashews, golden apple, nectarine.
Cracking and electric apple and stonefruit, pie crust,
Palate creamy with vibrant acidity and wet stone minerality.
Too indiscernible in its focus in tulip glass imo, came alive in flute.
Meyer lemon finish a little abrupt.
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4/12/2023 - Ikesmith Likes this wine: 90 Points
Crisp and tight.
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4/10/2023 - dera Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pale straw. Nice nose with tropical fruit, peach, minerals. Nice full mousse, fruity, fresh, with some nuttiness. Great everyday sparkler. Enjoyed every bottle.
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4/9/2023 - mark.gularte@gmail.com Likes this wine: 87 Points
Solid everyday sparkler. Stands on its own, as opposed to just being used as a mixer for mimosas.
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4/3/2023 - sethm Likes this wine: 88 Points
Great value. Drank at brunch with friends
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3/1/2023 - J B McDonald Likes this wine: 88 Points
With too much age, may be beyond its peak.
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2/17/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice sparkling as usual. Very consistent.
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2/10/2023 - Toasty Oak Likes this wine: 90 Points
Roederer Estate Brut, Non-Vintage, disgorged 4-2015
2-10-2023
Immediate aromas of green apple, flint, hazelnut, bread dough and pea puree. This had racy acidity with a tart edge that tapered off on the long finish. More fruity than mineral, which, truth be told, is how I prefer my sparkling wine.
Mr. P used it to make an Aperol spritz…yummy!
I think this is one heck of a value ~ $25
I had rather low expectations for this bottle because of how we treated it. It was a gift from my brother-in-law from around 2017. For the first two years we had it stored upright on a shelf that received two hours of direct sunlight per day and in a part of our home that saw daily temperature fluctuations. Once I had my cellar set up, I moved the bottle down there and had it stored properly. So, I was a little shocked at how fresh and lovely this was.
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2/3/2023 - Jake112380 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Some apple, some lemon, some slightly grassy undertones. Some fantastic bubbles for around $20.
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1/22/2023 - Rodenbach99 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Belle robe jaune paille. Les bulles sont fines. Un nez bien brioché avec des pommes. La bouche est suave avec des fines bulles qui chatouille au plus. Très bon.
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1/16/2023 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Disgorgement date: 11/11/2021
$22.00 a bottle with tax. Can't beat that. Vibrant wine with nice acidity featuring candied pineapple, citrus, minerals, sour apple and spice. Very refreshing.
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1/14/2023 - ascallis Likes this wine:
Fantastic QPR on this sparkler when you can get it at the $25 price point. Crowd pleasing without being bank breaking.
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1/3/2023 - WhooskeyWine wrote: 88 Points
Medium lemon-hued. Aromas of apple, cream, and vanilla. Medium-bodied with high acidity, and a finish of minerals. 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir.
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1/2/2023 - Agecphd Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bubbly and not too bitter. Had a nice sweet touch.
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1/2/2023 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Disgorgement Date: 11/11/2021. First time not to see it on the bottle but the box had it labeled and was confirmed by Roederer.
This is much better than the 2/2022 effort although did see a 3/2002 today at a shop. Fine bubbles and nice acidity featuring minerals, lemon, mango, chalk, sour apple and dough. Medium plus finish and a winner for sure.
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1/1/2023 - ralaspech wrote: 89 Points
Tastes of green apple and pear with plenty of toasty notes. Fairly broad and heavy in the mouth. Medium acidity. A touch sweet. Easy to enjoy.
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12/31/2022 - JLHansen Likes this wine:
Very tasty.
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12/31/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
3 Day World Headquarters New Year's Celebration (Bloomington, MN): Disgorgement date 9/2020. So much better. Lemon, citrus fruits, chalk, minerals, spice and sour apple. Excellent. Again everyone please look at the neck of the bottle for the date. It is small but worth the effort.
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12/31/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 80 Points
3 Day World Headquarters New Year's Celebration (Bloomington, MN): Disgorgement date 2/2022 is an easy pass. Two bottles and this one is much worse. Tastes like a Gruet which I can't stand. Chalk, lacks fruit, dust and a bitterness to it. Please look before you buy on the neck of the bottle as I am the biggest promoter of this wine probably in the world but avoid!
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12/30/2022 - YoRi Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pas de notes écrites
Un Brut à la sucrosité bien équilibré sur des saveurs de pommes cuites.
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12/30/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points
Disgorgement date 2/2022. Not nearly as good as the 9/2020 so look for that. This was lighter in style with topical fruit, minerals, mild chalk and sour apple. While it is very nice not at the level of previous efforts.
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12/29/2022 - YackAttack213 Likes this wine: 88 Points
88 Dec 2022 👃 honey, ripe red apple. 👅 Red apple, a streak of minerals, small bubbles but not too much mousse which is nice sometimes because you get more liquid vs foam. A simple sparkler that indeed mimics a decent champagne. A good value of you can find it at about 30.
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12/27/2022 - sboyle wrote: 87 Points
Pears with a light bread note on the nose. Mostly pears with a tart, green apple note. Sweetness is on the high end of brut. Acidity is medium-plus. Overall, this will be a crowd pleaser for the average party.
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12/27/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Well day 3 and still solid. Normally these don't make it to day 3 but still plenty of bubbles. Lemon, lime, spice, sour apple, pie crust, minerals and chalk. Another outstanding effort and yes Sparkling wine can make it to day 3 and still be vibrant and expressive.
Disgorgement date: 9/2020
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12/26/2022 - ChateauShiny Likes this wine: 93 Points
1/22 disgorgement. A lot more acidity than the '21 disgorgements I've had. The high acidity really balances out the 10g/l dosage and doesn't present as sweet as previous bottles. Just enough breadiness, just the right balance of green apples, caramel, and lemons, just the right amount of lift. Hard to believe this is $21 a bottle.
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12/26/2022 - LMArcher Likes this wine: 81 Points
CGR
Toasty, fleshy red and golden apple, apple blossom.
PPP, creamy mousse. Bright acids, lengthy finish .
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12/23/2022 - timewithwine Likes this wine:
Excellent mousse and a continuous stream of bubbles officially opens our household’s Christmas celebration as we continue the tradition of watching Rudolph while eating burgers and drinking this wonderful (and wonderfully affordable) sparkler reminiscent of a night holed up in a hotel in NYC during a blizzard. The color is golden yellow. The fine bubbles mesmerize. Notes of brioche, coconut and vanilla accompany the dominate citrus theme. This is always a house favorite. From a bottle stored for four years following release. 12.5% alc. With beef burgers. 12.23.22. Recommended.
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12/23/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
There are very good bottles of this and then great ones. This is a great one. Vibrant Sparkler with minerals, chalk, citrus, sour apple, pear and lemon. Complex and medium plus finish. Wonderful on day 2.
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12/21/2022 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 93 Points
The Fifth Annual Largest Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine: Retail $28. 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. Pale straw in color with a fine sparkle and another fabulous nose. Rich and layered and quite biscuity. Luckily, the palate is also fantastic, quite tart with tons of lemon. Yum. 93 Points.
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12/18/2022 - Rodenbach99 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Est-ce que ce vin a la finesse du Champagne ? Grande question que Michel Phaneuf, Jacques Benoît et Jules Roisseux se posaient à TVA il y a 25 ans déjà ! Le bulles sont fines, le nez peu exubérant avec des notes de pain grillé. La bouche est simple, grillé, fines bulles, totalement brut ? Il semble avoir une touche sucrée qui lui donne une belle rondeur. Bon vin.
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12/18/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Day 2: Still shows plenty of life as all of these seem to do on day 2. Champagne not as much. Lemon, dough, minerals, floral, lime and orange peel. This continues to be one if not the best domestic Sparkling wine under $25.00. 91 points
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12/13/2022 - lebo9968@gmail.com Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent sparkler. I would have thought this was a true, aged Champagne. Very nice doughy, yeasty nose and palate with great acidity and some minerality. Found in a bargain bin for $25.
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12/4/2022 - markjanes wrote: 90 Points
tons of great notes about this wine so no need to repeat the general consensus... it's clearly one of the best NV california champagne method sparklers... try it in magnum, it's even better
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12/3/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
2nd best wine at the sparkling tasting behind the charles Heidsieck. Green apple, spice, minerals, orange peel and lemon. Crisp and clean and always a winner.
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11/25/2022 - Martin Redmond Likes this wine: 89 Points
Consistent with prior notes - pear, apples, vanilla spice, bread dough and an appealing hint of minerailty. Creamy texture with vibrant acidity. A crowd-pleasing staple at our home
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11/24/2022 - Sid G Likes this wine: 90 Points
A reliable well made California sparkling wine. Small bubbles and nice after taste.
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11/24/2022 - Deegie Likes this wine: 90 Points
One of my favorite value American choices. Lots of bread notes. Just the right amount of bubbles.
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11/23/2022 - sjfunkenhauser wrote: 90 Points
Light lemon colour.
Pronounced aromas of freshly baked bread, lemon zest, baked apples, pear, grapefruit pith and apple blossoms.
Medium (+) intensity palate.
Medium body, high acidity, creamy mouse, long finish.
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11/20/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Disgorgement date: 9/2020. Glass earlier was quite ordinary but the 2nd glass is back in form. Shells, orange peel, lemon, sour apple and spice. While not as good as the last bottle it is a solid sparkler.
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11/16/2022 - Cuellar's Cellar Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great sparking brut. Refreshing, has some earthiness to it, which resembles a lot like champagne. Cheers
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11/12/2022 - IWFS Arkansas Likes this wine:
Back in Time with IW&FS Arkansas: Always a great choice to get things rolling, these bubbles awaited attendees at the pre-Civil War Wilhauf House, part of the Drennen-Scott Historic Site. Members and their guests enjoyed salty tapas-style bites to begin our event.
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11/12/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Again super fragrant nose and off the charts value. Spice, lemon zest, orange peel, minerals, dough and chalk. Best value in Sparkling wine period.
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11/9/2022 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
The old reliable working it out. Always delicious.
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11/7/2022 - oldwines Likes this wine: 89 Points
Tasted at a charity tasting event sponsored by a large NJ retailer. Very "doughy" crisp, larger bubbles. Pleasant but not impressive.
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11/1/2022 - PSPatrick wrote: 90 Points
Bought at 55th Street Wine & Spirits in Manhattan. Disgorged 9/2021. Medium yellow-gold. Zesty lemon, green apple, almond, nuts, brioche, and chalk, with fresh, medium-plus to high acidity, and a smooth, creamy texture. The fresh, zesty and chalky notes linger on the palate for 30+ seconds, and are joined by smoky notes from day two. First time I am having this bottling, and I am impressed. Very good, and very good value.
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11/1/2022 - ChateauShiny Likes this wine: 93 Points
It's scaring me how I can tell disgorgement dates of Roederer Estate apart - 6/21 disgorgement. This has less perceivable sweetness than the 7/21 and 8/21 disgorgement bottles I had over the last several months, but seems to be at the expensive of some complexity. It's tradeoff I am willing to accept since this is more in line with what I liked about Collection 242.
Lemons, pears, green apples, toast, a bit of brioche, spices, and orange peel all wrapped around fine bubbles, medium-high to high acidity, and minerals that hold on for minutes. You can feel a bit of stickiness on the lips from the high side of brut dosage.
I don't think there is a better value than this coming out of NorCal. Practically impossible to beat in the 20-25 buck category.
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10/29/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Not as good as the last bottle but still solid. Chalk, lemon, spice, pear and sour apple. Medium plus finish.
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10/28/2022 - Tobinski Likes this wine:
Disgorged 09/2020. Copious nose of stone fruit and toast. The palate is focused and balanced, with lots of yellow apple wrapped in zesty acids that linger beautifully on the finish. NV Roederer Estate strikes again!
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10/28/2022 - dera Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pale yellow to straw color. Very subtle nose with lemon curd, citrus, and minerality. Surprisingly full bodied palate with lots of champagne-esque bread/yeast notes, good bubbles, high acidity. Not a very complex sparkling wine, but great value at around $20/bottle. I'll be happy to smash down a case of this.
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10/22/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
So probably now one in the world with more reviews on this wine as my wife loves it and I love it as it is $19.99 on sale often in our market. This is another stellar bottle and rivals almost all the Big House Champagnes. Floral, lemon zest, dough, orange peel and minerals. Complex and medium plus finish. Outstanding bottle. Tried on day 2!
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10/21/2022 - snamnoum@gmail.com Likes this wine: 87 Points
Thick mousse that fades quickly to a fine rim of bubbles. Nose isn’t super expressive but shows almonds, buttered toast, ripe stone fruit, white flowers, oak. It’s definitely a richer style California sparkling and the oak is quite presented. Mouthfeel is a bit flat and effervescence is low. Not bad but better value can be found in France for ~$25 (e.g., Cremant de Bourgogne, de Loire, d’Alsace, etc.). If you want California at this price point buy Schramsberg.
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10/19/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Another stellar bottle. Sour apple, biscuit, spice, pie crust and lemon. Nice acidity and the best Sparking for $20. 91 points
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10/15/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Last bottle was not that good, but this is off the charts good. Good acidity with mousse, lemon curd, biscuit, spice, sour apple and lemon. Medium plus finish and easily better than 2/3 of NV Champagne. I pay around $22 a bottle for this which is stealing but love the MN market. Disgorgement date 4/2020.
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10/13/2022 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Darn, always to me one of the best domestic sparklers. More reserve wines and apparently just a touch more oak on those reserve wines. Palate is clean and really just delicious.
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10/2/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
After a day of drinking bunch of sub 90 point Sparkling wines this reminds me how good this is. At $19.99 on sale the best. Bright fruits featuring sour apple, grapefruit, lemon, spice, orange peel and dough. Medium plus finish and complex. Sampled on day 2.
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9/5/2022 - Quiller wrote: 89 Points
Very fizzy/bubbly on opening. Taste is indistinct, maybe some apple at first. Not sweet, not too dry, maybe even a bit tart. After about 1/2 hr, smooths out and nice lemon/green apple taste that continues a bit into the finish. Not complex, but very tasty and balanced. Very good QPR.
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9/3/2022 - EMichels wrote: 88 Points
Slightly sweet; Big wine; Big bubbles
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9/3/2022 - ChateauShiny Likes this wine: 92 Points
Popped open a bottle to compare against the Roederer Collection 242. The much cheaper California outpost won in every category outside of the finish. It's hard to justify the 30 buck price difference with the Collection 242 when this is on the market.
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8/27/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Another stellar bottle featuring minerals, lemon, shells, orange peel, dough and saline. Complexity for a $20 bottle off the charts. Excellent again!
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8/26/2022 - Southern Wine Buff Likes this wine: 89 Points
Lemony in colour, with a strong, vigorous bead. Slightly sweat apple notes on the nose. Great length in the palate. Interestingly, though, not a lot of flavour clarity on the front of the palate. Develops a great, chalky minerality through the mid palate with some obvious nutty pinot ‘fatness’. A very polished, off-dry finish, with a hint of granny smith apple bite at the end.
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8/22/2022 - thalver wrote:
This bottle was purchased December 2012. I generally properly cellar these for 3-4 years, and find they consistently improve. As the price in my local market has crept up, I've found myself buying Champagne more often, so this languished in the cellar. Some bottles with a good bit of age have been to oxidative and lifeless. This was NOT the case with this bottle....very bready/yeasty, only slighly darker color than young...lingering finish. This aged, very, very well.
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8/21/2022 - Vince_chip wrote: 92 Points
Excellent en tout point. Frais, long, belles bulles fines, brioche et pain frais. Excellente équilibre.
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8/21/2022 - Steve Simmons Likes this wine: 90 Points
Used to make fancy cocktails and also have by itself. Worked well in Liberte glass. Will buy again
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8/13/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
So as the for most expert on this wine in the world here is my 100th tasting note. This is the best sparking wine out there for under $30. I get it for $20. Pear, sour apple, dough, minerals, chalk and tropical fruit. Another example of the greatness of this wine and how Champagne is over priced. 92 points
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8/10/2022 - CourtlyDoc Likes this wine: 95 Points
Lovely light nose, medium mouthfeel, rounded with apples and flowers. Clouds of fine bubbles with long persistence, deliciously dry and wonderful with a chicken patty, rice and gravy, salad in a Romaine spear.
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8/2/2022 - cucycling Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great NV sparkling wine. consistent year over year. Great QPR.
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7/30/2022 - ddemetri Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice! Definitely no complaints! Really enjoyable actually.
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7/29/2022 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very decent sparkling.
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7/15/2022 - winespine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Disgorged Feb, 2021. Bottle 1 of 5 for our steak and lobster dinner - the only one we brought - paired with smoked salmon crudité, We've had several bottles of this, but this is my first note for this particular disgorgement. As always, I find this a consistent crowd pleasing sparkler and good value. Not particularly complex and for me a middle of the road style, some apple here, and brioche, but everything well-balanced.
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7/15/2022 - ChateauShiny Likes this wine: 93 Points
I swear, I have yet to have the same disgorgement date on a Roederer Estate when I buy them from Costco. On the positive side these are getting better over time.
Disgorgement date of 8/21. Yeasty, nutty, and bready notes dominate the nose with some orange peel lurking in the background. Perfectly balanced. Palate of lemon, yeast, brioche, spices, mineral, and some citrus zest. Long and almost persisting finish of light brioche, mineral, saline, and lemon zest finish.
This bottle could have fooled me in being a proper Champagne.
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7/3/2022 - Baron Slick wrote: 91 Points
Sleek, crisp, and tensile notes of stone fruit, citrus, and a hint of brioche. The mineral energy and the animated bead are impressive for this level. Refreshing finish. Excellent.
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7/3/2022 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lovely as usual.
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6/26/2022 - Condrieu82 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lemony nose with light mousses. Easy drinker, nice mousse, citrus, hint of vanilla, medium finish. Nothing spectacular but hard to find any fault. Great brunch wine!
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6/25/2022 - galewskj wrote: 89 Points
I don't think I've ever had a bad bottle of this. A dependable almost champagne-like sparkler.
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6/12/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Better on Day 2 or 3!; 6/2/2022-7/5/2022 (3 Day Wine Review World Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN): Day 2 Review: This bottle is stellar and as good as the base bottle Champagnes: Veuve, Piper, Roederer, Mumm and many others. This has been a rockstar purchase. Disgorgement of 9/2020. Lemon, spice, floral, minerals, orange peel, chalk and sour apple. Complex effort and medium plus finish. Outstanding value.
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6/12/2022 - whudock Likes this wine: 88 Points
nothing special but solid
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6/10/2022 - qtsam11 wrote: 90 Points
Disgorged 3/21. Drank over two days with some improvement on day two. Not a lot of depth, but it possesses some richness with orange marmalade. At th is officer point, there can never be any complaints, fantastic QPR.
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5/30/2022 - 10xM Does not like this wine:
Glad it's the last bottle. Not my type of sparkling wine. I don't enjoy the strong acidic taste.
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5/29/2022 - ChateauShiny Likes this wine: 92 Points
After having several more bottles of this, this can easily stand up to many of the entry-level Champagnes and is one of the best values in California bubbles.
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5/9/2022 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 89 Points
MMD Tour 2022 Tasting. St. Regis Hotel (St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco): Nose of lemon, sliced apple, and allspice, same on the palate, tasty, medium body, and a medium, slightly tart finish.
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5/6/2022 - ralaspech wrote: 90 Points
From magnum. Green apple, citrus, modest brioche and medium acidity for a sparkler. Touch of sweetness. 89-90. Very good value.
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4/18/2022 - jlmaz Likes this wine: 88 Points
Maybe a little past peak.
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4/3/2022 - ziavino wrote: 91 Points
Continues to be a stellar QPR, with notes of Gala apple, Key lime, ginger root, and brioche throughout. Creamy, and sporting lively acidity for balance. Love it.
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4/2/2022 - buymoreredsdrinkmorewhites wrote:
Reliable sparkler, brioche, sour lemon, pleasant enough for the $22 US paid.
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4/2/2022 - Acove Likes this wine: 87 Points
Not bad. Green apple, lemon zest on the nose. The palate was medium + acid and medium body with some toasty brioche on the attack and a citrus finish. Nothing special here but for $25 a good buy.
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3/27/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Another really good bottle with sour apple, pear, dough, minerals and lemon. Nice acidity.
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3/26/2022 - PFD wrote:
Drank w/SK
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3/25/2022 - JCGuthrie wrote:
Out of 375. This showed especially well tonight - lots of zip and some good depth. Again, not going to compete with the heavy weights, but more than solid at the price point.
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3/18/2022 - Dobrie10 Likes this wine:
Pale gold. Bread and yeast on the nose. Palate is predominantly bright fruit — green apple, lemon. Pleasant sparkling wine and a nice QPR.
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3/10/2022 - rocknroller wrote: 89 Points
Light gold color. Drank 2 glasses over an hour plus. Savory, brioche filled nose, spiced apple and quince on the nose. The palate is more to citrus, candied lemon peel, sour lemon, chalky, and dense. This doesn't have the brightness of recent bottles. Curious as to how long this was lurking on the shelf in Kapaa.
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2/27/2022 - danschmitt1@gmail.com Likes this wine: 91 Points
Seriously impressive bubbles that punches above it’s weight. Outstanding QPR.
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2/20/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
This bottle is so much better than the last one. Lemon, sour apple, spice, dough and minerals. Balanced and good acidity. Wonderful $20 Sparkling wine.
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2/20/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points
Certainly some variance on these bottles when they make as many as they do. This is not flawed just not showing the sour apple and lemon of previous bottles. More chalk and spice.
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2/19/2022 - chablis28 wrote: 91 Points
Old dependable. Tasty as always!
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2/2/2022 - ABOVETHEINFLUENCE wrote:
right off the cork I just notice how briny and mineral the nose is... sourdough ....its well chilled coming across with vanilla, yellow fruit, apple lemon peel, loving that savory sourdough nose....one of the most champenois domestic bottles I've come across...my last note here was in 2020...this is right off the pull while that bottle had 3hr slow ox...reminds me to give it some air...after someone asked I searched for disgorgment date near top of label disgorged 1/2021 L1012.... the reserve wine really adding on nose...
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1/27/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Thiis is another stellar bottle as good as 3/4 NV Champagne's out there. Pear, lemon, spice, chalk, minerals and pie crust. Medium finish and good acidity.
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1/23/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Day 2 and still excellent. Sour apples, minerals, spice, floral and lemon. Good acidity. This is a winner.
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1/21/2022 - SH Wu wrote: 86 Points
Green apples with some tingly spices at the end. The minerality really carries this in its pairing with California White Sturgeon Caviar.
In the context of $20 + tax, I very much enjoyed this.
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1/21/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Lemon, grapefruit, minerals, saline and chalk. Not as vibrant as the last botte but solid.
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1/16/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Day 2: Excellent. Like I said in previous note the bottles from Haskell's are excellent. Lively wine with apple, pear, minerals, lemon, spice and a hint of chalk. Great acidity and medium finish. This is probably the best bottle I have tasted from the current NV. 92 points
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1/15/2022 - Laz4wine Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very nice crisp toasty apple tastes, simply a hard to beat value play for the level.
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1/9/2022 - AlphaMikeFoxtrot wrote: 87 Points
Blinded as a palate cleanser during a fortified wine tasting.
Apples, pears, lemon, biscuits, chalk. Pretty linear. Medium body, medium acid. Kind of a one note wine. BUT the mouthfeel is very nice, at least.
Lots of guesses of Cava or no-name Crémant.
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1/9/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Excellent again. Lemon, lime, tropical fruit, chalk and minerals. Super refreshing.
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1/8/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Had some somewhat iffy bottles from Liquor Boy which I returned the rest as they were not as good as the bottles purchased from Haskell's. This is a solid bottle with lemon, spice, chalk, lime and minerals. Refreshing.
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1/3/2022 - RobeBro Likes this wine: 88 Points
Aggressive bubbles. Lemony, tartly refreshing. Great price for a well-made sparkler. What it lacks in subtlety it makes up for in exuberance.
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1/3/2022 - timewithwine Likes this wine:
(Pulled from a case purchased in 2017.) The go-to, house pour for whenever bubbles are needed or just preferred. Golden yellow with an almost toasty color to it. Yeasty and lees-y, with nose of biscuits and lemon marmalade. The mousse still roils and the bubble bead is continuous. The bubbles are a bit coarse. 12% alc. With oyster gratin. Recommended.
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1/1/2022 - Steve Simmons Likes this wine: 90 Points
New years eve afternoon starter. Worked great to start the festivities. At less than half the price of the Collection 242 it's an easy crowd pleaser and easy bottle to pop open without hesitation. Will buy again when see them less than $20 to have a few on hand.
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12/31/2021 - Tobinski Likes this wine:
Disgorged 08/2020. This was in fine form, with the minor caveat that the bubbles were a bit on the aggressive side. As usual, there was an emphasis on fresh fruit (especially pear) over autolytic notes, and a well integrated vein of mouthwatering acidity.
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12/30/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
This batch from Haskell's is so much better than the batch from Liquor Boy. Beautiful with sour apple, pear, minerals, spice, dough and tropical fruit. Super refreshing and bright acidity.
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12/28/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 89 Points
Nice acidity featuring sour apple, pear, chalk and orange peel. Nice and pleasant finish.
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12/26/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote:
Purchased at Liquor Boy for $16.99. These are not as good as the ones I bought from Haskell's. Always nervous about shipping conditions in the Twin Cities from one place to another. This has saline, spice, apple and some minerals. Clearly not as good as the case from Haskell's. Not scoring this but around 85 points
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12/25/2021 - ChateauShiny Likes this wine: 92 Points
Disgorgement date of 1/2021. Medium gold in color with large aggressive bubbles. Wonderful nose – green apples, peaches, toast, raw marzipan, and toasted almonds. Bubbles are a bit aggressive on the tongue. Medium-light bodied, lively acidity, and on the sweeter side of a brut (12g/l according to the tech sheets). Palate of green apples, lemon, oranges, toasted brioche, a bit of lychee, and underripe peach. Medium finish that is green apple and toast.
While this shows more Champagne like notes than other entry-level Cali sparkling, you won’t mistake this for Champagne. But at the current prices, I much rather have 2-3 bottles of this around. Absolutely fantastic for a domestic bubbly and a great way to start the Christmas feast.
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12/23/2021 - curiousjoe Likes this wine: 92 Points
would get again
not too sweet
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12/21/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 93 Points
The Fourth Annual World’s Largest Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine; 12/20/2021-12/23/2021: Retail $28. 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. Light straw in the glass with a subtle, mineral-driven nose of peach, Rainier cherry, and vanilla. The palate is quite harmonious with plenty of fruit, tartness, richness, and verve. Yowza, this is really fantastic.
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12/21/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 89 Points
Another stellar bottle. Much better than Argyle Vintage and Mumm Brut Prestige. Lemon, pie crust, spice, saline and minerals.
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12/20/2021 - aseparatecodpeace wrote: 90 Points
Great balance and energy, sweet floral and citrus notes without getting anywhere close to sickly-sweet mouth feel. Would buy again at $20 as a great value champagne.
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12/17/2021 - Texas Corkscrew Likes this wine: 90 Points
Outstanding sparkling wine value and about as good as NV Louis Roederer Champagne. There was some bottle variation, [[[[probably because some were a little older.
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12/15/2021 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Always with a nice toasty cut to it. Good on the nose and palate.
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12/13/2021 - windtalker Likes this wine: 90 Points
A good value. No formal notes. Citric. Tiny bit harsh . Nice mousse.
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12/11/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points
Not as good as the last bottle but still solid. Lemon, pie crust, sour apple and orange peel. The depth of this wine is not nearly there as last few. Picks up some chalk on the finish.
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12/9/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Day 2 review: Solid and amazing value. Sour apple, tropical fruit, shells, lemon, minerals and pie crust. Refreshing and sharp acidity. Better than almost all NV Champagnes including those fashionable Grower Champagnes.
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12/6/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Tasting note 100 on this sparkler. Again off the charts value. All Champagne Big Houses try to make something this good. Lemon, dough, spices, orange peel, minerals and chalk. Medium plus finish and great acidity. Day 2 review on this one.
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12/4/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Another solid bottle. Sour apples, orange peel, dough, spice and chalk. Medium finish and good acidity. The best for $20.00 in Sparkling wine.
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11/29/2021 - Purple Tooth wrote: 90 Points
On the sweet side, but obviously well made. I prefer drier champagne, but this had good toast on it. A crowd pleaser for sure....
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11/27/2021 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 89 Points
Predictably nice, as usual.
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11/25/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
This bottle is stellar. Bright acidity featuring lemon, lime, chalk, baked pie crust and floral notes. This might be one of the best bottles of this wine. 92 points
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11/21/2021 - Martin Redmond Likes this wine: 90 Points
Even better out of magnum. Creamier texture and more aromatic
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11/21/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Day 2: Always a solid Sparkling wine. Sour apple, baked pie crust, lemon, minerals and mild spices. This is amazing stuff. Good acidity. 91 points
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11/12/2021 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points
Big Cab Open (Eagle Brook CC): Citrus, orchard fruit and almond elements on the nose and palate. Has a terrific richness and subtle toasted undertone. Excellent value.
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11/7/2021 - rocknroller wrote: 91 Points
Shimmering light gold color. Drank a couple glasses over about 5 hours. This was our boat wine today. Despite the 60 degree temps, a brisk wind and a cloudy Fall afternoon meant no worries with keeping this cool. I really do marvel at what Roederer consistently does with this wine at the price point. Today this offered a bright, lovely perfume of flowers and ripe green orchard fruits. The palate is bright with tart green apple, yeast, light almond notes and a pastry dough. I really oughta stock up on this.
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11/4/2021 - mtnmeister Likes this wine: 85 Points
Quite good for the price.
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10/15/2021 - TCruell wrote:
Good. Nice bubbles. Easy drinking.
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10/15/2021 - OldHick95 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fresh baked bread aromas underlie citrus, sour hard candy, and some ginger notes. Fine mousse. Very good value.
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10/13/2021 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points
Lingering mousse and bead. Light straw yellow color. Aromas of apple, lemon, mineral and dried yeast. There’s also something floral as well- leaning towards honeysuckle- it’s a mildly sweet white flower quality. Fine bead with flavors of apple, citrus blanched almond and jasmine. Excellent. 92+ pts.
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10/7/2021 - chablis28 wrote: 92 Points
Opened this last Saturday, 5 days ago and its better than ever. Great out the gate and just slightly more elegant and complex tonight. Still very energetic. 60% Chardonnay / 40% PN. These CA Roederers are exceptional "champagne" for the money. Nice coming home to nearly 1/2 btl well chilled, alive & inspiring tonight.
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9/26/2021 - GARDEN Likes this wine: 90 Points
Used to make mimosas.
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9/4/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Another good sparkler and for $15 can't be beat. Spice, dough, minerals, lemon and orange peel. Good acidity and complexity. 91 points
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8/22/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Another good bottle featuring sour apple, pear, spice, pie crust and floral notes. Excllent value.
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8/21/2021 - talbot61 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Easy to drink, with a marked quinine flavor emerging as the wine airs.
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8/8/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Nice overall with sour apple, pear, spice, floral and orange peel. Medium finish and good acidity. One of the best Sparkling wines in the world for under $20.00. 90 points
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8/2/2021 - SPierson wrote:
Still drinking well vs champagne of same era
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7/31/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Another stellar bottle. Crisp and clean with lemon, lime, spice, dough and tropical fruit. Wow is this good for the price. 91 points
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7/25/2021 - LMArcher Likes this wine:
Golden straw robe. Pinpoint perlage, cashmere-like mousse, and refined brioche nose all hints at this sparkler’s prestigious pedigree. Lovely lemon zest finish.
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7/23/2021 - danaesomm Likes this wine: 84 Points
Pale yellow, more persistent mousse than I expected from the price point and fine effervescence which is lively but not aggressive. Pillowy Champagne-like aromas of brioche, white flowers, crisp apple and honey. Nice soft acidity, dry. Flavor is complex with more apple as well as pear, apricot, and more florals with a subtle minerality. The yeast notes do not follow through from the nose to the palate as much as I would have hoped, but they are discernible. For $21, it's a fantastic QPR and a very solid affordable sparkling option.
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7/14/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Again solid. While not Champagne certainly offers some similarties featuring orange peel, dough, spice and minerals. Very refreshing. New house Sparkler.
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7/8/2021 - 10xM Does not like this wine: 84 Points
Still dont like this. So glad this is my last bottle. Boring wine that is so tart and bitter, bubbles disappears so fast and screams cheap sparkling wine.
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7/7/2021 - mwneil wrote: 88 Points
Good bubbles, a bit sharp tasting, need a bit more fruit, drank easily, bought in Costco Maui for $22, drank with wild salmon, ok wine but prefer Domaine Carneros these days for Cali/French sparklers, probably won’t drink agin in the near term, not sure of disgorgement date.
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6/27/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Brother in Town Lot's of Wines!!!; 6/26/2021-7/4/2021: Very crisp and refreshing featuring lemon, sour apple, dough, mild spice and orange peel. Excellent value and hard to beat this at $16.50 a bottle. 91 points
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6/24/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
The new go to Sparkler as Mumm Brut Presitage is not nearly as good as it used to be. Apple, pear, minerals, lemon and mild spices. Very refreshing and perfect for this hot weather. 91 points
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6/19/2021 - Maljandra Likes this wine: 95 Points
Crisp, pear/stone fruit. Mineral.
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5/18/2021 - N777 wrote: 90 Points
Served chilled. Disgorged 1/2019 according to bottle.
Appearance: light gold color with a moderate amount of gas and no sediment. Light tearing.
Nose: medium ripe/tart lychee, peach, and wet stone. A slight smoky note. Bottle says that there is oaking, but I don't seem to pick up on that much.
Palate: A nice fizzy and moderate(-) creamy texture. Off-dry, medium acidity, moderate(-) alcohol, and moderate(-) bodied. Medium flavors of peach, lemon, apricot, and linen. It has a spike of bitterness that, although refreshing, is a little too powerful and unbalances the wine somewhat. Nice medium length finish and good complexity.
An intriguing fairly complex and fruit-forward sparkling wine. Would go well with stronger-flavored seafood or chicken dishes.
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5/1/2021 - mayakacz Likes this wine:
Pale lemon.
Medium intensity aroma of brioche, yogurt, apple, pear.
Off dry, high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body. Medium intensity flavour of pear, lemon, grape. Medium- finish.
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4/25/2021 - 10xM wrote:
I found this to be mediocre as my last bottle.
It's not a bad wine but it's nothing interesting as well and I found it quite boring. I didn't enjoy the slight oxidative flavor either.
Not a rebuy for me. I'd rather pay much more for something I will enjoy.
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4/25/2021 - JCGuthrie wrote: 90 Points
From 750. Not the most complex sparkler, but a great value.
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3/31/2021 - AjitK Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very enjoyable. My favorite entry level domestic sparkler. Slightly off dry, great yeasty nose, and effortlessly light, round, and smooth on the palette. Has enough acidity to pair well with food but never feels acidic. Very fine bubbles. Very easy and enjoyable supper.
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3/20/2021 - Richard123 Likes this wine: 89 Points
As per my previous comment, it is very nice -- slightly off dry perhaps compared to classic champagne. As such, however, I prefer to pay a bit extra for champagne.
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3/13/2021 - Deux Chevaux wrote:
Light golden. Disgorged April 2019; a 375. Yeasty, with depth. Fine bubbles. Lovely on the first night, and showing strongly on the second. Highly impressive for its category, as usual.
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2/26/2021 - Sanfoan Likes this wine:
Fine bubbles with a "hay" color to it. Nose: a tad oxidative in style, hay, ripe red apples, generic red berries (nothing specific just like a melange of red berries), and a tiny bit of underripe pineapple. Palate: very fresh, medium body, medium plus acidity, some slight baking spices, a touch of greenness or underripeness going on here?, a touch of astringency here, and it feels quite ripe but not over the top. Medium finish. Fruits on the palate, big juicy red ripe apples, underripe pineapple, slight tart red berries (cranberries), and some hay. Overall, I quite like this sparkling wine - one of my favorite "entry-level" domestic sparkling wines.
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2/26/2021 - mayakacz Does not like this wine:
Lemon, brioche, pear. High acidity. Well balanced.
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2/15/2021 - SommWineExp wrote: 92 Points
I still believe this is one the best values in the California Sparking market for the money. Nothing close for under $20 (Costco)
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2/13/2021 - Northcraft Likes this wine: 86 Points
Bright, crisp, citrus notes, great bubbles for the price.
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2/4/2021 - Auntiekeekee wrote:
Lovely. Would buy again for sure. Crowd pleaser. Crisp. Almost apple like.
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1/31/2021 - GARDEN Likes this wine: 91 Points
Used half in Mimosa with brunch and the rest at dinner with shrimp salad. Great QPR...
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1/22/2021 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 90 Points
Creamy and yeasty on the nose, same in the mouth with subtle apples and crunchy pears feeling. Creamy mousse and generally creamy is the word describing best the wine. There is enough acidity to meet it, and make it elegant as well. 12g/l sugar, just shy of 1m bottles production(!?)… I enjoyed it with food and liked it as much as 'Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs' that I drank last night, but they are so technical and uninspiring... good for a dinner party though.
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1/12/2021 - Jennifer Gray Wine Likes this wine:
Pale lemon
Medium plus intensity aromas of apple, pear, hazelnut, lemon, lemon candy, baked apple, pastry, nutmeg, bread dough, brioche
Off-dry, high acidity, medium alcohol, medium minus body, creamy mousse, medium plus flavor intensity, medium finish
Very good (balance, intensity, complexity)
Drink now, not suitable for aging or further aging
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1/4/2021 - WineDoctors wrote: 92 Points
Beats Veuve and Mumm in the house testing. Small bead, yeasty goodness. Mousse is New World. Finish lingers. Try it blind.
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1/3/2021 - Château de Farmer Likes this wine: 89 Points
Consistent (see previous notes).
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1/2/2021 - timewithwine wrote:
missing
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1/1/2021 - Riccardo Vigoli Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fermented smell. Not a light wine. Sweetness gone with creamy cheese like Fromager d’affinois, so pair it with non-sweet cheese like Manchego. Apple-like fruit. Day 2: Sweet and foamy. Apple massaging my tongue. Good QPR. AbV 12.5%, pH 3.1, RS 12 g/L, approximately 60% chardonnay, 40% pinot noir. https://roedererestate.com/wines/brut-multi-vintage
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1/1/2021 - Château de Farmer Likes this wine: 89 Points
Close to champagne but comes up slightly short on the side by side comparison 9 times out of 10. Still a screaming value at $15.99.
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12/31/2020 - timewithwine wrote:
Dinner at home with carry out from Blacksalt (all that is allowed due to ban on in-restaurant dining dictated by district overlords). After Condrieu and St. Cosmé and Diebolt-Vallois, we didn’t need a thrid bottle of wine between the two of us. But somehow, we found the wherewithal! We pulled this because we knew our palates were shot and we’d not feel guilty about not having tasting notes. Happy New Years!
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12/31/2020 - Coupe 60 Likes this wine:
Easy drinking pretty good effort...
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12/31/2020 - BGK810 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very fine, steady stream of bubbles. Great acidity, Apple, pear, and a touch of brioche. Great QPR.
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12/31/2020 - Bebum Does not like this wine: 78 Points
Disappointing, nothing to offer.
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12/31/2020 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Wonderful NV batch. Citrus, lemon, shells, subtle spice and pie crust. This is outstanding stuff in terms of quality and value.
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12/30/2020 - timewithwine wrote:
Opened just for fun with Leslie Boden while DDB and I both had haircut (me) styling (DDB).
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12/28/2020 - timewithwine wrote:
Popped and poured at some point over covid Christmas just b/c we could.
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12/26/2020 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Day 1: Crisp and good acidity. Minerals, shells, lemon tart, spice and kiwi. Medium finish and complex Sparkler. Better than half of the NV Champagnes out there. 91 points
Day 2: $15.00 a bottle on sale. Wonderful nose with lemon, grapefruit, spice and floral notes. Refreshing and great acidity. 91 points
Recommendation: This is a super steal at $15.00 a bottle. Go to my website to see where it is so cheap: www.twincitieswinetasting.com
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12/26/2020 - Château de Farmer Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is probably the top value in sparkling wine available in the US at $16-20. Easily can be blind tasted as a legit champagne. A little more on the acidic than creamy side, but darn I don't know how they do this at this price, and why more American wineries cannot emulate this.
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12/24/2020 - timewithwine wrote:
Enjoyed sometime over this aweful Covid Christmas.
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12/21/2020 - guzmana Likes this wine: 91 Points
Consistent with prior notes.
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12/14/2020 - ziavino wrote: 91 Points
These baseline California sparklers don't get enough love. 23 bucks, and feels on par with NV Champagnes at twice the price. Green apple and Mirabelle plum lead the way, supported by hints of brioche and smoke. Acidity is on point, balanced perfectly with the creamy mouthfeel. An excellent QPR.
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11/26/2020 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points
Popped and poured while making Thanksgiving supper. Purchased on release in November 2018, showing medium deep color and a medium mousse and bead. Mixed orchard fruit- apple and pear- with a nice yeasty element and hints of stone as well. Ripe pear, stone and dough on the palate. Showing quite nicely; a perfect afternoon sipper while minding the grill and doing some prep work in the kitchen.
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11/26/2020 - rvanherk wrote:
Can go
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11/16/2020 - JCGuthrie wrote:
From 375. Another nice showing. Definitely scratches that bubbles itch at a great price point, especially in half bottle format.
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11/14/2020 - snissing Likes this wine:
Always good bubbles
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11/8/2020 - Deux Chevaux wrote:
Disgorged 3/20/2018. From a 375. This was absolutely lovely — yeasty, vibrant, and full. It isn’t, and doesn’t pretend to be, a 1% wine — but, as usual for us, it’s regularly among the top of its class. It beautifully accompanied welcome news on Saturday, November 7, and a couple small pours were still lovely on Sunday the 8th.
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11/6/2020 - DrBad Likes this wine: 89 Points
375 to celebrate the impending end of the election and the ousting of our Senator. A tad on the sweet side but good QPR at the sale price of ~$10
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11/2/2020 - timewithwine wrote:
Gift left in the wine chiller for Sims, the know-it-all who purchased Fallon from us.
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11/2/2020 - sfwinelover1 Likes this wine: 90 Points
One off buy at Costco ($20) 4-5 months ago. Fairly muted nose, led by green apples and lesser notes of caramel and almonds, joined on the palate with a citric note, buttery yeast and minerality. Medium straw-gold, light to medium bodied, light legs. Medium+ acidity, no heat, medium persistence and intensity, medium- complexity. Slightly sweet and buttery, the acidity keeps this refreshing and light. Nice compact bubbles, not long-lived, but perhaps because we were using wine glasses. Worked well with cheese (manchego), olives and light snacks, but probably could stand up to fish, shellfish and white meat poultry more than respectably. A big step up from the other CA NVs I'm familiar with, but just below the French NVs, albeit at a friendlier price point. It won't change your world, but again, it's that large-scale, corporate, super-reliable, reasonably priced quaff that, even if it doesn't wow your snootiest friends, won't offend them, either. I didn't see a disgorge date, but I've never had freshness issue with this bottling. Won't be REB's last appearance at the home of sfwl. Solid. 89-90
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10/24/2020 - chablis28 wrote: 92 Points
Remains my all round favorite CA version of "champagne". Huge bang for the buck as always. If I worked in a wine store and someone came looking for sparkling under $30 this would always be my first rec.
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10/24/2020 - GJVines Likes this wine: 89 Points
Disgorged 01/2020. (I appreciate that Roederer puts disgorging info on its bottles.) Nice, basic sparkler. Crisp and refreshing. Nothing special, but good QPR at roughly $12 per 375ml bottle.
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10/23/2020 - Dutchd1 wrote: 89 Points
Good california sparkling wine
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10/11/2020 - fingers Likes this wine:
Incredibly consistent, year in and year out. Just shy of being too sweet, but it manages to show some very nice fruit quality without the awkward edges usually found around this price point.
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10/10/2020 - Tobinski wrote:
Disgorged 03/2019. Better than the last bottle (a 01/2019 disgorgement), but still had some of the disjointed bitter lime that dominated that last bottle, and less of the typical radiant fruit. I have been a huge fan of these bubbles for years, and I'm still keeping the hope alive.
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9/10/2020 - Winegirl1959 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Yummmm, the right balance of sweet and dry, perfect delicate bubbles.
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9/7/2020 - timewithwine wrote:
Opened for our 10:00 meeting with Dreama Anderson who refused a glass as we discuss listing 41 Fallon for sale. No notes, but the discussion went well.
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9/5/2020 - tcosgriff Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pale yellow color with a bouquet and flavor of dried apple with a clean and crisp impression. Good balance and acidity with nice effervescence. Multiple bottles drunk around the time of my daughter's big wedding on July3, 2021.
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9/5/2020 - tcosgriff Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pale yellow color with a bouquet and flavor of citrus, dried pear, and minerals. Good balance with some nuance and a moderate finish. with nice acidity and effervescence. Drunk at my beautiful daughter's wedding with the big crowd postponed until after covid. Multiple bottles consumed.
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8/29/2020 - BigBoy_Sonoma Likes this wine: 89 Points
Tasted from Magnum
Minerality acidity, smooth. enjoyed better than the 750ml, Based on tasting probably a little older champagne. B+/A-
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8/29/2020 - BigBoy_Sonoma Likes this wine: 86 Points
Acidity Minerality and lemon B
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8/29/2020 - guzmana Likes this wine: 92 Points
Clean and balanced
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8/15/2020 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very nice as usual.
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8/14/2020 - soyhead wrote:
From magnum. Brought by D&M. No lot number or identifying info so I probably wouldn’t buy myself and no idea about what’s in it, cepage, vintage, disgorgement, etc. Not that hard to provide this info which would make me take this more seriously.
Nose - Apple, honey, flowers
Mouth - well balanced, crisp, apples, slight dough.
Impressive domestic sparkler.
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8/14/2020 - mwneil Likes this wine: 90 Points
Golden color, good bubbles, a flash of sweetness but a dry finish, nice balance, lots of flavor, drank with roasted lobster, would drink again.
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8/14/2020 - yasha Likes this wine: 90 Points
very good wine for the money
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8/13/2020 - ABOVETHEINFLUENCE Likes this wine:
disgord 5/2019 printed on upper label the part by cork, I meant to slow-ox an hr but stepped for 3hrs, so 3hr slow ox , then first pour....smells very nutty,caramel apple,some reserve wine notes,very complete,depth,astringecy,a 2019 disgorment,stale bread,nutty almost that reserve wine,3hr slow-ox doing it,sliced red apple note ,red fruit,blanc de noir notes,that cali pinot can be tasted, my last note was 2013 according to cellartracker,great showing here,round,savory,earth/ /oxidation/ funk from reserve wines or something,really best showing in memory....
8/16...half the bottle been under this cork you twist to seal I use to keep wine,this is amazingly preserved by sealer,still a minor bead,tasting very toasty,nutty,lots of wet earth,round yet dry,find myself slowly sipping,the mineral/acid is nice
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8/13/2020 - AlyssaRock12 wrote: 87 Points
The wine looks medium straw colored with medium speed legs and many medium sized bubbles.
It smells like baker's yeast, dough, cream, toasted almond, baked yellow apple, vanilla, lemon curd & meringue.
The body is light +. The wine has bright texture and the bubbles are fluffy. The wine finishes short +. The wine has medium - acidity. It tastes like baked yellow apples, toasted almonds, dough & lemon curd.
Overall, it's not very complex and the flavors fall a bit flat for me. I think if it had more acidity it would be better balanced. The bubbles are fun and fluffy and I enjoy them even though I usually lean more towards fine, velvety bubbles. This is a fun wine and decent for the price.
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8/13/2020 - JRockEsq Does not like this wine: 83 Points
Method: pop and pour; 51.5 degree; Grassl Mineralite
Look: medium straw; a lot of medium to vigorous bubbles; few medium speed legs
Nose: quince, pear, light green/yellow apple, light raw pie crust, vanilla, light lemon curd, maybe light milk
Palate: pear, hard bread crust, yeast; medium+ finish of mineral, flint, a bit bitter; light+ body; larger bubbles seem clumsy with a sharp attack and then meandering until suddenly gone; medium- acidity
Overall: I didn't expect a ton at this price point and was hoping for a good QPR wine at this low price point; however, I'm disappointed. The nose is pleasant, even if basic. The palate is the real let down though. From the subpar mouthfeel -- a lighter body with clumsy bubbles; to a simple and uninspired flavor profile that transitions into a finish that I don't care for. It's hard for me to not like sparkling wine, but this is just mediocre for me. I'll update my notes if this improves with air and warmth.
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8/9/2020 - pfisher17 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Tasting so good right now. Golden. Nutty. Acid. Great for a NV.
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7/18/2020 - Maphill01 Likes this wine:
Pale gold color. Fine bubbles. Nose of peach, on the palate more pear and green apple, with some lemon zest. Toast and hazelnut notes on the sweet finish. Great value, perfect poolside.
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7/14/2020 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 88 Points
Still a classic $20-something dollar purchase for me after all these years. This bottle showed a big more sugar than I remember, but who knows. Still really fresh, bright, floral and quite complex for the price.
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7/7/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Easy does it from a half bottle.
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7/5/2020 - racerchris Likes this wine: 88 Points
Decent but a bit lacking in character. No bitterness, decent acidity but not quite crisp. Basic flavor, no breadiness.
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7/3/2020 - spacewrangler Likes this wine: 88 Points
Really does taste like the offspring of the Roederer Brut Premier. Same flavor profile of apple, lemon, minerality and lemon cream. Great value.
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6/21/2020 - timewithwine wrote:
Pulled for a quick Father’s Day brunch as we celebrate both the day, but more importantly, DDB testing negative for Covid19. Bright apple on the nose and attack, with some transition to brioche on the finish. With a savory Dutch Baby. Recommended.
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6/18/2020 - savage2680@rcn.com Likes this wine: 81 Points
Not as good as mysteriale or the other
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6/5/2020 - RoyaltyCoins wrote: 92 Points
Pale gold, very fine bubbles.
Nose: Lemon peel, bit of buttercreme, toasted brioche.
Mouth: A fine-beaded and pillowy mousse leads off, softly melting away as notes of white pear, lemon ginger, brioche, and lees spice come into focus. Finish ends on a spicy note, but still stays unified and smooth all the way throughout.
Overall: Still the QPR budget sparkler bar none. Shows beautiful, velveteen palate action and still cleans up well at the end. Generous and full but with refreshing balance as well. Really nice.
92.
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5/30/2020 - affordableCollector wrote: 90 Points
fine, steady, bubble stream. light yellow, in color. green apple, lemon, pear, raspberry, toast, lees, hazelnut. tart finish.
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5/29/2020 - affordableCollector wrote: 88 Points
fine, steady, bubble stream. light yellow, in color. green apple, lemon, pear, raspberry, toast, lees, hazelnut. tart finish.
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5/24/2020 - 10xM Does not like this wine: 87 Points
I did not like the finish. Too tart and acidic.
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5/24/2020 - vino vidi vici Likes this wine:
Seriously - one of the best QPR sparklers out there... incredible value and quality.
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5/10/2020 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Solid overall with lemon, spice, dough, lime and minerals. Very refreshing. Good buy under $20.00. 90 points
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5/8/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Tasty little workhorse.
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5/3/2020 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Had a bottle of this laying around for a COVID Zoom Wine Chat that never materialized, so.....It ended up being used half for mimosas - which were damn good with it & half for another Zoom call in the evening. I'm reminded again just how good this, and hate to even add the qualifier of "at the price point". Well, yes it is, but I'm happy to say it hits the 90pt mark for me regardless - so I need to keep more of these on hand. This bottle was bright and energetic, a good bit of green orchard fruit, well balanced and poised. Very enjoyable for sure.
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5/2/2020 - vandal16 wrote: 90 Points
Robust Sparkler with aromas and flavors of green apple and buttery brioche. Hints of lemon and vanilla. Finely beaded bubbles and and creamy and mouth filling finish. Great Value
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4/27/2020 - JVG wrote:
Delicious and good value as always.
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4/21/2020 - guzmana Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great Sparkling that is easy to confuse with a Champagne.
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4/16/2020 - deBare wrote: 85 Points
I'm ambivalent about this wine. Admittedly I bought it mistakenly thinking it was 2020 Wine Spectator's #7 wine so I was probably expecting much more - shame on me. However, this is a sibling.
It's gold-coloured with a nose of flint, stoniness and mineral. The body is light. The wine has satin-like texture. The wine finishes long. However as a previous reviewer noted, there is a slight bitterness to the finish.
I'm not likely buying this wine again - especially at the price point here in Canada.
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3/26/2020 - GSM Chef wrote:
Miss labeled, was a rose
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3/17/2020 - thalver wrote: 92 Points
This bottle was purchased in December 2008, and properly cellared since purchase. I had feared maybe this had been too long for the wine, but it was quite a pleasant surprise. Doughy/yeasty as one would expect, only the slightest oxidative notes....delicious and served blind, I would have assumed it was Champagne, not California 92-93 pts
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3/15/2020 - Schiffy Likes this wine: 91 Points
Amazing value for the money. Nicely balanced with toasted apple notes and smooth finish. Great to drink alone or adding orange juice for delicious mimosas.
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3/13/2020 - timewithwine wrote:
With roasted pork loin and deviled eggs before and after As You Like It with rodney Young and Mandi Smith and DDB.
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3/7/2020 - mrkurtz Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lots of acid, tart apple (malic acid), and a nice backbone of salinity with distinctive earthiness.
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2/24/2020 - chablis28 wrote: 90 Points
Never, lets me down. Always an overachiever and a terrific value at around $18.
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2/23/2020 - rocknroller wrote:
Monthly Tasting Group: Northern Rhones (Lela, Bloomington MN): Very pale gold color. Drank a glass over 30 minutes. This had a nice airy nose, stone, tart pear, bread, earthy, apple, and some toast. ALways a solid. 90pts.
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2/6/2020 - Woodbridge Brad Likes this wine: 88 Points
Monthly Tasting at Wine Wizards (Wine Wizards Stockton): Fresh and clean, good aromatics, great weight, balance and linger. For $20 a real value, wothnthe money.
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1/31/2020 - LiteItOnFire Does not like this wine: 88 Points
This is not for me, maybe unfair due to the better champagnes I have had recently. It even has a noticeable bitter character that is not able to be absorbed buy the other flavors.
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1/30/2020 - Matteo1 Does not like this wine:
Impressions of sour, sweet, and decaying fruit. Cant dig it. From 2 splits
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1/28/2020 - tastark Likes this wine:
Last bottle from a 6 pack we bought a couple years ago. For whatever reason, the dosage came across a little heavy on this one, but still delicious as ever.
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1/16/2020 - crazywineguy Does not like this wine: 84 Points
Yeah, nuh. Wedding sparkling. Principle virtue is that it has the same alcohol % as grand cru marque champagne. There the similarity ends.
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1/11/2020 - Tobinski wrote:
It finally happened: a sub-par bottle of what I have long considered one of the most reliable sparkling wines available. This one was dominated by unpleasant bitter lime. Disgorged 01/2019.
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1/3/2020 - chablis28 wrote: 92 Points
Never, lets me down. Always an overachiever and a terrific value at around $18. Love it! Especially good with the "kids".
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1/1/2020 - JJYoyo Likes this wine: 87 Points
Not at all bad for the price. Crisp lemon/tangerine taste. Not much of a finish but who can complain for the price. Good value sparkler.
Score 87-88. Relative to expectations: +
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12/31/2019 - ohne_musik wrote: 89 Points
5 bottles on NYE. Nice for a crowd - a bit of chalky mineral, a bit of orchard fruit, straightforward and tasty!
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12/30/2019 - timewithwine wrote:
No notes; just drank it as a run up to our meal at Fat Canary - a meal and an evening ruined by BTSR, Beth McMahon (who is never to be trusted) and Bill Wilson.
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12/29/2019 - dalemosier Likes this wine: 90 Points
Had a fuller taste than most champagnes. Highly recommend for price point. Don't understand why the drink dates are 2011-2015
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12/25/2019 - timewithwine wrote:
As a warm up to Christmas eve dinner with BB, PH and the fam.
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12/25/2019 - tcosgriff Likes this wine: 92 Points
Yellow color with good effervescence and with a bouquet and flavor of citrus and apples with no bread or yeast notes. Very refreshing with pleasing acidity, good definition and balance, and quite a long finish. This is a go-to-wine for my family and reliably good. We drank on Christmas morning as we opened our presents.
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12/24/2019 - BobS Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good as always.
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12/24/2019 - Costes76 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Christmas Eve dinner at W Aspen. Not normally a champagne fan but hey it’s Xmas. Nice dry crisp rose with taste of apples, peach and strawberry.
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12/22/2019 - Tobinski Likes this wine:
Disgorged 07/2018. Always delivers. QPR continues to amaze. Delicious as aperitif, and worked well with dill and garlic salmon.
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12/21/2019 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 Points
The Second Annual Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine: Retail $28. 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. Light straw in the glass with citrus and yeast. Yum. Tart apple and pear. The palate is quite delicious and the finish is lengthy and tart. Yum. Excellent. 91-93 Points. thedrunkencyclist.com
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12/20/2019 - timewithwine wrote:
Pulling three of these over the course of 2 days justifies a note or two about the progress of this batch of bubbly. We pulled the first bottle to help lubricate the evening as JGW joined us for dinner. The mousse lingered long from the roiling stream of bubbles. They seemed a bit courser this time around. The bead of bubbles barely subsides over the course of the evening. JGW seemed to enjoy it by quickly downing two glasses. A light yellow gold meets the eye as the bubbles gush to the top. A nose of red apple and lemon zest. On the palate, more apple than lemon zest but with more nuance, including apple cider and maybe a touch of brioche on the finish. 12% alc. With steamed shrimp with JGW and then beef Shack attack burgers as we replicate our annual NYC dinner watching Rudolph. 12.19-20.19. Recommended.
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12/14/2019 - Winedog1 Does not like this wine: 88 Points
Too sweet for my taste.
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12/14/2019 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points
Walk around format, brief note. Apple and almond notes in the bouquet follow through on the palate. Medium bead.
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12/7/2019 - timewithwine wrote:
Following the Chadwicks’ Christmas party ... b/c we hadn’t had enough good wine already. No food; just good fun and another episode of the Crown.
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12/7/2019 - srh Likes this wine:
Champagnes & Sparkling Wines (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): “Approximately 60% Chard & 40% P.N. grown on the Anderson Valley estate; Oak-aged wines from the estate’s reserve cellars are added to the blend, creating a multi-vintage cuvée in the traditional Louis Roederer style. Aged a min of 2 years on the yeast;
Only the cuvée (1st pressing of 120 gallons/ton) is used; no première or deuxième taille. The fermentation takes place in high-grade s/s tanks @ 65°F. Zero to minimal malolactic fermentation is used. 12.4% ABV, 12 g/L R.S., & 3.1 pH; 80,000 cases produced @ $28 sugg retail.”
WAY too cold
N: Bread dough with minerals WAY underneath?
P: LM body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt counterbalanced by a crisp acidity which transitions into a LONG, balanced finish with an attractive tangy/swtness. NICELY done food style that SHOULD also work as an aperitif. My EXC-/EXC, the higher QUITE arguably on the basis of QPR. 92 pts winereviewonline.com (Apstein, 8/13/19) @ $24, and 91 WE (Gordon, 12/31/19) @ $27. [Check with this vendor if interested in their very COMPETITIVE price.]
FYI, I'll add the disgorge date later (IF I can find it)
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12/3/2019 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 89 Points
Disgorged in January of 2019, this light yellow sparkler (60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir) sports a brisk medium-sized bead. Effusive of lemon meringue, honeycrisp apple, toasted bread and cardamom, it is light-to-medium-bodied, crisply acidic and vibrant on the palate. Solid in the middle and finishing with good length, this is a quality offering from Roederer's California operation, delivering a nice balance of New World fruit and good lift. Drink now-2021.
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11/28/2019 - Motz wrote: 89 Points
The opening wine to grace a reunion of great wine friends following similar wine journeys. Lacking for no quality substance, it delivers pure pleasure. Only the prominence of pear, apple, and assorted stone fruit elements point to its New World provenance. 88-89.
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11/9/2019 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Solid again. One of the better Sparkling wines for the money. Apple, pear, spice and chalk. Good acidity and medium finish.
Day 2: Apple, pear, spice and dough. Quite complex. 91 points
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10/26/2019 - joet626 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very good. Bright, fresh. Tasty. Liked it
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10/9/2019 - rocknroller wrote: 91 Points
Fall Fishing Day (The Ranch, WI): Light golden color. Drank 2 glasses over 2 hours. This was the kickoff boat wine on what was probably the last group fishing trip of the year. And a particulary good bottle it was too. Very nutty and savory on the nose and palate, apple, yeast, good body. This was drinking great.
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10/4/2019 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistently good.
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10/3/2019 - gharter Likes this wine: 89 Points
Has been our house sparkler for many years and never disappoints. Medium to small bubbles. Lemon, pear , ginger , hazelnut and a touch of toasted brioche. Good acidity in the finish.
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9/7/2019 - JCGuthrie wrote: 91 Points
Another great bottle. Love these half bottles as a starter wine for a Friday or Saturday evening.
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8/24/2019 - Delz wrote:
My favorite house type sparkler. Consistent small bubbles. Nose of apple and pear. Flavors of pre-ripe pear pineapple and sour apple.
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8/17/2019 - Sijan wrote: 91 Points
Continues to be one of the best values in sparkling wine, outshining most entry level champagnes.
This is a quite rich & flavorful bubbly with yeasty, brioche & lemon notes.
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8/11/2019 - Hi.its.Don.4.Wine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Oh, please say it isn’t so! No more “Wine of the Week” posts?
Not to worry. After almost three years of posts to my “Wine of the Week” column, I have decided that it’s about time to stir things up a bit and make some changes. I’ll still be writing about wine but without the pressure of having to have one ready at a specific time (hey, it’s tough to drink a “good” bottle of wine once a week - LOL) . After all, during retirement I want to eliminate pressure (that’s a teaser about this week’s wine).
So going forward I will be drinking and adding posts to my still various other columns as well as a new column dedicated to current wines in circulation just at an “as I drink them” time frame. My “Wine Blog” “Wine Tasting Tell All,” “Wine-Sum-More” and “Meet the Winemaker” columns will continue as needed, or as I come across good content.
“Wine I Couldn’t Resist” will be the title to my new column. Caveat; that title is subject to change to my whims and if I come up with something catchier.
Fittingly, for my last “Wine of the Week” and a wine appropriate as well to be my first “Wine I Couldn’t Resist” column, I elected a wine from a style that I hold dear, and as I mentioned in an earlier post; "Come Quickly, I Am Tasting the Stars!", it is all about “Sparkling!”
Funny thing, as many times as I’ve drunk this fine example of sparkling ambrosia, I only wrote about it once before, and that was back in December of 2016. One of the first wines of my “Wine of the Week” column. Pretty fitting I’d say.
Short of Champagne, I’d say this is my favorite sparkling wine. The consistency over the years has made it an easy “go-to” selection. Combine that with a nice price (spoiler alert – if you haven’t bought it recently, like most wines, the price has risen over the years, but still reasonable) and you get a wine that has a great flavor and can pair with an immense amount of different foods, or none at all!
With its stone fruit and nice nuttiness, wrapped up in a creamy yet bright finish, the wine dances on the tongue to tingle the senses. It was hard to put down, so much so that when I had decided to leave the rest for the following day, I realized I had left but just enough to splurge and do something I generally don’t do with a wine of this caliber, make a mimosa!
Blended from 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir all of which comes from Roederer’s own Estate, the wine is artfully blended and additionally receives some of their oak-aged reserve wine to boost the depth and elegance of the cuvée. Little to no malo is done, thus emphasizing the fresh bright style of the wine I mentioned before.
So one of my first “Wine of the Week” wines to usher out the old as well as to inaugurate the new “Wine I Couldn’t Resist” column.
Cheers
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7/26/2019 - colorflavorlocking Likes this wine: 85 Points
Great fun, though lacking the austerity of a great champagne. But decently complex with good fruit. Dosage seems to be a bit higher than its french cousin. Plenty of oomph. Good value too.
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7/13/2019 - AshDenver wrote: 88 Points
It smells like sandalwood, apple blossom, honeysuckle and bready. It tastes like lime, hay/straw, apple, pear and pineapple.
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7/5/2019 - sjayzee wrote: 83 Points
Light crisp sparkling wine.
Easy to drink.
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6/28/2019 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 89 Points
Consistently enjoyable
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6/15/2019 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice.
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6/7/2019 - chablis28 wrote: 92 Points
Love this bubbly. Best sub $20 value in sparkling, bar none. My "house champagne".
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5/4/2019 - JVG wrote:
No formal note, but this was quite good. Balanced, autolytic, energetic, and nice fine mousse.
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5/4/2019 - Mountster27 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Party at the house?
Open this every time
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4/28/2019 - IlonaN wrote: 88 Points
Nice apple/biscuit flavors. Bubbles were quite subdued however. This was an old bottle, purchased about 7 years ago.
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4/21/2019 - rsct2001 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Consistently good year to year. Solid QPR.
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4/19/2019 - AllRed wrote: 91 Points
Slight green tint when held to the light. Pear, almond and yeast notes. Orchard fruit on the palate, along with marzipan and dried dough. Has a subtle white floral element- almost honeysuckle.
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4/7/2019 - tcosgriff Likes this wine: 91 Points
Yellow color with nice effervescence. Bouquet and flavor dominated by fruit with no bread notes, which differentiates it from the Ermitage. Reliably pleasant if not exciting.
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3/26/2019 - corkscrews Likes this wine: 87 Points
A nose of some citrus and some spice. straw in color. A light to medium bodied sparkling wine, with lemon, apple, toast and some spice, easy drinking. www.winelx.com
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3/21/2019 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
Consistent with prior note.
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3/8/2019 - tantotinto wrote: 89 Points
Lemon, brioche and ginger. Medium weight and some depth. Superb value.
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2/18/2019 - thalver wrote: 91 Points
Purchased September 2010 and kept in temperature and humidity controlled storage since then. I find the Roederer Estate generally drinks better after a few years laying down. I feared I'd left this bottle too long. This was a pleasant surprise....more doughy/yeasty than when young..a bit rounder...but there were no indications of oxidation of being tired. (some bottles have shown there age much more than this one) Very nice. 91 pts
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2/14/2019 - whudock Likes this wine: 88 Points
solid on all fronts, but nothing special. Good acidity.
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2/10/2019 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
Chinese New Year (Gen Hoe): CNY. Orchard fruit with nice toasty undertones. Medium bead.
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2/10/2019 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 89 Points
A bit dark in color, suggesting a bit of age, which is surprising since I only bought this back last August. Baked apple pie on the nose with a rather weak sparkle, another curious sign of age. Tart and quite dry on the palate where the weak fizz is evident, but only slightly detracts from the experience. I have two takeaways from this bottle: producers really should include disgorgement dates on the labels so that consumers get an idea how long the bottle has been on the shelf. Second, Roederer Estate is without question one of the top producers of sparkling wine in this country. thedrunkencyclist.com
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2/9/2019 - DbertCellar wrote: 89 Points
Nice, fruity, dry
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2/4/2019 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 90 Points
Another classic bottle of this lovely value. Love the doughy, sea salt elements and the balance between zesty and richer elements. Big hit with visiting family.
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1/25/2019 - timewithwine wrote:
Pulled for Mandi Smith and DDB for Robert Burns night at the Smith-Young nest. No notes.
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1/25/2019 - Bflemis Likes this wine:
Dry and not too effervescent
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1/21/2019 - JCGuthrie wrote:
Out of 375. Not sure if it's bottle variation or my imagination, but this bottle seemed especially fresh and nuanced tonight. 91+
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1/12/2019 - tastark Likes this wine:
Our house bubbles never disappoints.
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1/7/2019 - willschenk Likes this wine: 88 Points
Yellow apple, strawberry, lemon zest, autolytic yeast notes, malic acid. Good value. Pairs well with Clemson Tigers national championships.
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1/5/2019 - timewithwine wrote:
Missing during cellar sort and orgainization on this day.a
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1/2/2019 - JNebs Likes this wine: 92 Points
Clean subtly complex white fruits. Delightful
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12/31/2018 - joet626 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Outstanding. I am not a sparkling lover but this is noticeably good. liked it a lot. Fruity and dry
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12/31/2018 - kkleg Likes this wine: 86 Points
Bright fruit, yeast, and apple on the nose. Lots of acidity with Granny Smith apple on the palate. Not as good as it used to be—I think they’ve lowered the quality a bit. Too acidic and lacking balance. Probably generous with my score, but this used to be a favorite and it’s influenced by its history.
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12/31/2018 - Wstinson9 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very good Brut for the money. Well balanced with a semi sweet taste and a short finish.
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12/30/2018 - tomoem wrote: 88 Points
Sullivan's early NYE party.
Once again a more delicate, medium bodied sparkler. Quite sharp and more unbalanced than I remember of this wine. Not a fan tonight.
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12/28/2018 - tcosgriff Likes this wine: 90 Points
Yellow color with very nice effervescence. Bouquet and flavor of apples and citrus with no bread notes in evidence. Gave the impression of sweetness, although dry. Good balance but with limited nuance.
Moderate finish. Very pleasant, but not improved by aging. First bottle of the wine drunk last Christmas.
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12/26/2018 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 89 Points
A slightly lighter style with strong notes of neither sour nor sweet apple and white grapes (surprise). A great sparkling wine for the money that is neither too austere (it seemed like an Extra Dry to me, which was OK) or lacking in oomph and depth.
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12/26/2018 - FLI Likes this wine: 88 Points
Consistently enjoyable. Good value in a bubbly.
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12/24/2018 - ddemetri Does not like this wine: 78 Points
Big bubbles - foamy. Not too much aroma. Fresh apple on the palate. Sour, alcohol noticeable, and overall poorly integrated. Festive though.
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12/23/2018 - timewithwine wrote:
Bin 5 is bereft of Roederer at this point. Not certain where or when this bottle left us, but it is no longer there.
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12/22/2018 - timewithwine wrote:
With Shack Attack beef burgers while watching Rudolph - our usual Christmas tradition since we first did this in NYC in 2003 - as we celebrate PM’s return to the East. Excellent mousse and continuous bubbles. With age on these, a creaminess develops; quite nice.
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12/22/2018 - scottydoesntknow Likes this wine: 89 Points
Terrific value
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12/21/2018 - Tobinski Likes this wine:
This is the go-to bubbly in our house, and how could it not be? So reliable, versatile, and delightful. And of course the QPR doesn't get much better.
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12/20/2018 - timewithwine wrote:
Once was for DDb and Lynne Smiley, Marnie Sheets and Karen Frank as they badke cookies for Christmas. One is for DDB and MMS as we celebrate the Parson win. The third was a ’kitcken’ bottle that we drank long ago. All good ... do I am told ...
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12/2/2018 - ChinonRouge wrote: 87 Points
Wine Spectator scored this wine 93 points and listed it as number 27 wine of 2018. They are smoking crack! This is a 88 point wine if you are already drunk. At the $24 price, it is decent value, but it is absolutely nowhere near the quality of a good Champagne. This wine is one dimentional and hints at wine beverage product.
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11/24/2018 - timewithwine wrote:
As with the Thanksgiving Day bottle, this sister also offers a continuous bead of bubbles with a lively mousse. But that is the only similarity. None of us found any of the apple cider and apple pie spices found in the bottle the previous day. This was much more like the usual Roederer Anderson Valley sparkler we’ve come to enjoy and rely upon: creamy texture with citrus and caramel finish. Distinct bottle variation for certain. (Some of us used the same glass as before, so glass choice was not a factor.) 12% alc. With biscuits and such again or just by itself while PM suffers from a cold over Thanksgiving while home from Iowa. 11.23-24.18. Recommended.
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11/24/2018 - Slaz wrote: 89 Points
Fairly simplistic, with a short finish. Not much sugar though, something I appreciated.
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11/22/2018 - timewithwine wrote:
A continuous bead of bubbles with a lively mousse. On the attack, a most unusual experience for this wine: a hit of apple cider and apple pie spices. I can’t say that I’ve experienced that combination in this wine before. The finish is apple-caramel. Not really sure what to think of this bottle. Is it off? Fading? Bad bottle? Using our festive Waterford champagne glasses. Poor glass choice?. 12% alc. With biscuits and ham while watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Recommended.
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11/22/2018 - mydi Likes this wine: 89 Points
A delicious sparkling wine. Just perfect on the semi sweetness. Love it.
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11/9/2018 - tomoem wrote: 90 Points
Delicate, medium bodied sparkler. Produced for the anyone wanting a great value sparkling wine which hints at the quality of much more expensive champagnes. Under $20 and finishes with a air like in mouth evaporation. Bravo !
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11/5/2018 - wineotim wrote: 90 Points
This showed well against some of the big boys at a recent tasting in Tampa.
Good lemon zest, and citrus notes with mineral too.
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10/19/2018 - Baron Slick wrote: 89 Points
Solid showing as usual and displaying the nice focus and bounce of previous bottles. A glazed nuance and a peppy bead drive the citrusy, lemony, limy, stonefruity notes. Freshness from start to finish.
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10/15/2018 - tastark Likes this wine:
Can't beat this wine in this price point. Maybe Laetitia comes close?
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10/12/2018 - JCGuthrie wrote:
This remains a solid option at the price point. Planning to buy a number of these in the 375 format for pairing with a first course.
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9/29/2018 - John Dunlap Likes this wine:
Always better in magnum.
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9/28/2018 - kkleg Likes this wine: 89 Points
I always like this one, although there’s sometimes (like this bottle) a touch too much acidity. Nice flavors of yeast and berries.
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8/25/2018 - mercurius wrote: 88 Points
Not nearly as complex as my last bottle. Must have been a different batch?
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8/7/2018 - mercurius wrote: 90 Points
Exactly what I wanted
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8/6/2018 - zhearr wrote: 90 Points
won't have much doubt that this is Champagne if tasting blind. Classic, yeasty, rich but restrained. Slight and well-placed austerity. 90-91
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8/5/2018 - galewskj wrote: 88 Points
High Low Blind Tasting Part II - Can you taste the difference NOW? (Amy and Scott's house): Tasted blind alongside 2004 Dom Perignon. This wine had some yeast, brioche, pear and baking spice. The bubbles were much larger than the Dom Perignon, and the Roederer was slightly sweeter. The bubbles and flavor resulted in a shorter and slightly sharp finish. One person compared the finish to 7up, which I couldn't disagree with. 4 out of 15 people preferred this over the 2004 Dom Perignon.
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8/4/2018 - ddemetri Likes this wine: 89 Points
Was actually perfect when chilled sufficiently. Normally not a huge fan - especially in the split format. But this night we got very lucky and had the right size bubbles and tartness and acidity. Delicious!
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8/4/2018 - fingers Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pleasantly impressed with this bottle. Good yeasties and citrus on the nose and rich flavors that emulate more of a Blanc de Blancs profile. The identity as entry-level gets revealed in the dosage, but it still shines above many others at this price point. 4+11+16+8= 89
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7/23/2018 - isaacjamesbaker Likes this wine: 90 Points
Beach week; 7/20/2018-7/28/2018: Never get tired of this wine for the price. Lovely freshness, buttered biscuits, apples, lemons, chalk, honey. Delish and crowd-pleasing. Great bottle to destroy with family after a day of surfing and sun
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7/21/2018 - mwneil Likes this wine: 90 Points
Golden colored, full of flavor, good bubbles, drank easily drank with cheese, will drink again.
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7/21/2018 - galewskj wrote: 89 Points
One of the nicest sparklers down at this price. Good "méthode champenoise" character, some brioche and pear, baking spice.
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7/4/2018 - Justin S wrote:
This bottle was probably one of poorest I've had of this cuvee in some time. Bubbles were gigantic and the finish was more bitter than previously. In any case, hard to complain about a $17 bottle enjoyed during a hot day on July 4th.
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7/4/2018 - fred o. Likes this wine: 90 Points
slate gray light straw color, abundant persistent bubbles. Nose green apples, floral, hint of yeast. Palate crisp, good richness, some apple and honey flavor; good minerality; dry; light citrus pith bitterness on finish. Pleasant and hits all the right notes, but not very distinctive, and the light bitterness on finish is a bit of a detractor; I liked the richness but some may quibble with that if your preferences go towards leaner/lower dosage champagnes. 89-90 pts but bumping up for the QPR and the fact that it's from California -- happy birthday, 'murica
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6/28/2018 - ddemetri wrote: 79 Points
Wasn't anything special.
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6/24/2018 - jsherdc wrote: 88 Points
Used for mimosas. Very crisp and dry, and slightly bitter.
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5/27/2018 - cprest Likes this wine: 95 Points
Ridiculously good. So much better from a magnum.
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5/14/2018 - galewskj wrote: 89 Points
One of the nicest sparklers down at this price. Good "méthode champenoise" character, some brioche and pear, baking spice.
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4/22/2018 - mmh wrote: 91 Points
This is excellent! Complex and long, seems like the percentage of reserve wines is fairly high. Dosage perhaps a bit higher than my preference but overall a very enjoyable experience.
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4/21/2018 - tarheel17 wrote: 86 Points
Champagnes vs CA Sparklers (My house): tasted alongside (blind) what turned out to be Louis Roederer Brut. It was overly sweet and a little wonky. Not too bad, some tropical essence. Paled in comparison to the real deal.
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4/13/2018 - td1836 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Really nice value. Held it’s own in a tasting of higher prices champagnes.
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4/8/2018 - galewskj wrote: 88 Points
These seem to hover in the 87-89 point range. I'm not sure what to attribute the difference to. This bottle was in the middle - nice flavors but not outstanding.
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4/5/2018 - Vince_chip Likes this wine: 92 Points
Brioche, pain frais, avec des aromes de levure et un fruit subitil.
Bonne longueur et un excellent complément avec les huitre natures.
RQP ****
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3/30/2018 - olioli wrote: 80 Points
Mauvaise bouteille ou diminution de la qualité de ce vin effervescent?
Beaucoup trop acidite, dur en bouche. Bulles grossières.
Très peu de plaisir..
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3/28/2018 - juffer Likes this wine: 87 Points
Slight biscuit and citrus. Moderately rich mouth. Citrus returns on finish, especially in the direction of clementines.
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3/26/2018 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Drank a bottle of this over a couple days. For me, this always hits well above its price point. Plenty of nice apple fruit, good acid, yeast, and minerality, well structured with some stone fruit as well. 89+ to 90pts.
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3/25/2018 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 90 Points
Enjoyed a solid Sparkling as usual. Very consistent.
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3/24/2018 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 90 Points
Solid sparkling. Always a crowd pleaser.
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3/24/2018 - Justin S Likes this wine: 90 Points
Another half bottle with goat cheese, Serrano ham, and seared scallops at home. This latest batch is great stuff for the price. My QPR champ in all of wine.
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3/3/2018 - galewskj wrote: 87 Points
Same note as the last bottle opened at home : Recently purchased, this did not seem to have as much character as previous bottles. Simple compared to previous bottles as well as similarly priced cremant de Limoux or Bourgogne. But I still wouldn't kick it out of bed.
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3/1/2018 - timewithwine wrote:
Pulled for Mandi Smith while hosting Thirsty Thursday with Randy, Mandi and Rodney (and DDB). No notes, but it went quickly!
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2/17/2018 - Winegirl1959 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Delicate bubbles, crisp bright taste. Goes well with assorted appetizers and cheeses.
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2/11/2018 - Motz wrote: 87 Points
Big bubbles, fruit, and mouthfeel. Notes of tangerine and walnut. Well made but lacking complexity. In fairness, it followed a fine quality Prosecco.
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2/7/2018 - eanderson123 Likes this wine:
Favorite cheap Champaign
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2/5/2018 - Don Jose Likes this wine: 91 Points
Lush. Floral notes with apple and cinnamon on the palate. Nice finish. In all, well-balanced and enjoyable.
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2/5/2018 - maxima wrote: 88 Points
Pour le prix bien fait, bulles riches et fines, vif et frais.
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2/3/2018 - tcufletch Likes this wine:
City Club Fort Worth Wine Event (City Club Wine Room - Fort Worth): Pale golden color; tiny bubbles; slightly sweet, citrus nose; creamy texture but light, refreshing; balancing acid; short finish; good.
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1/31/2018 - WNissen wrote:
A bit sweet but very nice. Good+.
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1/21/2018 - drdecanto wrote: 91 Points
I've always loved this wine. Had another bottle over the holidays and It's definitely a go to for great QPR in US Bubbly.
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1/13/2018 - Justin S wrote: 91 Points
After a really poor 375 bottle last month, opened another today and had it with fish tacos again. Wonderful and consistent with my last notes. Searing acidity straight out of fridge, but let it warm a bit and swirl to remove some bubbles and it settles down nicely. Nice depth of flavor for the price. Tempted to give it a 92 this time, just lovely.
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1/3/2018 - gbanks wrote:
This was much more austere than I was expecting or indeed had hoped.
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1/1/2018 - mazik Likes this wine: 89 Points
Delicious on New Year's Day before the Grand Cassoulet
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12/31/2017 - poppacork Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is rich, like an effervescent apple pie complete with caramel apples and a butter crust, but possesses sharp acidity which cleans everything up.
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12/27/2017 - timewithwine wrote:
For the “pre-game” of final year in Spinsters. With good company.
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12/27/2017 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 88 Points
New bottle and not quite a rich as usual.
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12/25/2017 - timewithwine wrote:
With BB, PM, and DD as a prelim for Christmas dinner. No notes of distinction, but the brioche in this was rich. I considered how much this little QPR has changed over the years .... and smiled. With nibbles of nuts, cheese wafers and such.
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12/25/2017 - karaseke wrote: 85 Points
Lost just a bit of effervescence, but was enjoyable with a cheese fondue
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12/25/2017 - M4 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Christmas
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12/22/2017 - diggydan wrote: 79 Points
Immediately after the brioche flavor there is a weird and offputting sourness that dominates the finish. Bad bottle? I don't know, but "yuck".
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12/18/2017 - timewithwine wrote:
Just like the last bottle. Opened simply to celebrate PM being home for Christmas of her senior year at university and as part of our tree topping (and completing the decorating of) the Christmas tree.
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12/17/2017 - spidersva Likes this wine: 89 Points
Really nice wine!
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12/9/2017 - nmichaud1 Likes this wine:
Pas de note formelle, mais c’est simple, bon et efficace! Un bon mousseux dans son ensemble.
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12/8/2017 - timewithwine wrote:
The age of this Roederer is likely pushing 6 or more years. Gone is the bright yellow gold. The color is a richer, deeper gold. Brioche marks the bouquet with sub-notes of lemon zest and apple. As the wine opens, tangerine (or was it tangelo?) develops on the palate. The mousse continues to be lively and clean with a satisfying smoothness. A continuous stream of bubbles carries throughout each pour. For fun, we used the same glassware that we pull for white Rhone; some Riedel Vinums. The glasses work well With this little bit of age, the wine is ever more interesting. 12% alc. With two triple cream cow cheeses, including St. Andre and a manchego, crisped pancetta and crusty bread. Recommended.
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12/8/2017 - Bax62 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Lemon and tropical fruits with a clean crisp finish. Good QPR.
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12/1/2017 - timewithwine wrote:
No real notes. Over two nights. Just with conversation because we needed to talk. On night two, we had a VERY good conversation.
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11/23/2017 - M4 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Had Thanksgiving morn with Ann Court & Andrew. Green Apple, Always good.
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11/11/2017 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 90 Points
As always, a very nice sparkling wine.
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11/3/2017 - rocknroller wrote: 92 Points
Napa/Sonoma Trip With Some Exceptional Gems; 11/1/2017-11/5/2017 (1800ft Up Cavedale Road, Glen Ellen, CA): Same bottle as Chablis28, and I'll echo his sentiments. This particular bottle did really reverberate across the palate. The Auberge du Soleil food offered a very nice foil to the wine. Why we didn't have more is beyond me.
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11/3/2017 - chablis28 wrote: 93 Points
I can't overlook this btl purchased off the list with lunch at Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley. Only way this lunch gets better is if we had been able to enjoy the deck. Unfortunately, this was also our only rainy day out of 4. That said this wine, which is probably my all round favorite CA sparkler was particularly great today and worth a special mention. I don't know if our Napa proximity to the winery was in play but if it had been up to me I would have doubled down on a 2nd btl :). This just exuded vibrant lush and yet taut citrus and stone fruit, brioche and minerality. This is always a 89-91pt experience but this one had another gear or simply better provenance. Of all the restaurant wines we had this one stuck out.
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10/29/2017 - galewskj wrote: 89 Points
A mix of Red's (Broders): Slightly sweet, nutty and brioche. Great value.
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10/27/2017 - mazik Likes this wine: 85 Points
Nice bubbly but no comparison to the bottle of Taittinger that preceded it.
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10/26/2017 - Justin S wrote: 91 Points
From a 375 ml. Fresh red apples, some nuttiness, lime, and orange peel on the finish. Easy drinking and decently dry. Don't serve this too cold otherwise the depth of flavor will get lost. It doesn't really come alive straight from the fridge, but after 20 minutes the round mid palate bursts with flavor, adding bread dough. I tend to prefer either more creaminess or enamel stripping acidity in my sparklers than this offers. But it does have interesting flavors, great balance, refreshing acidity, and a good QPR. Something for everyone. Very nice with fried fish tacos and will buy again.
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10/25/2017 - td1836 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bread dough, citrus, buttered toast. Really nice and excellent value.
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10/12/2017 - Mspiggy Likes this wine:
Standard bargain champagne
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10/9/2017 - ews3 wrote: 88 Points
bigger than the champagnes, this shows nice orchard fruit character. solid at the price point.
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10/8/2017 - wdlohr wrote: 90 Points
Nice crisp blend of butter and cream, toasty balance
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10/7/2017 - tomoem wrote: 91 Points
While also crisp like the Louis Roderer French brand, this wine had better less almond and more lemon peel and savory fruit. Much less held back. Drink now.
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10/5/2017 - GARDEN Likes this wine: 90 Points
great QPR
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9/16/2017 - chablis28 wrote: 91 Points
My always, easy to open, go to sparkler. If push came to shove I could almost drink this sparkler, dare I say "champagne" exclusively. Balanced in every way with a great range of flavors from; bread dough, stones, to citrus, spice to faint trop buttressed by perfect acidity. Drinks like $35+ but I always find it for between $17-$20. One of the surest bets and best values in wine. Can't figure out why this doesn't appear on every restaurant list??? Criminal!
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9/5/2017 - ESTEELE90 wrote:
PnP. Medium plus perlage and a light straw color in the glass. Crisp citrus, light toasty/smoky oak, great mineral rush. Love it!
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9/1/2017 - Josephinehsu wrote:
Great
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8/27/2017 - Matt T Likes this wine: 89 Points
Really impressed with the quality for the price. Fruit forward with apple and cream notes. Low acid, good mousse. Medium length finish. Excellent value.
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8/21/2017 - Sourdough wrote: 87 Points
Nice yeasty aroma. Tiny bubbles. Yeasty apple citrus flavor but awkwardly integrated and slightly bitter.
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8/6/2017 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine: 92 Points
Had this yesterday. This was an excellent bottle. Small bubbles, a hint of peach, wholesome mouthfeel. Texture wise, it reminded me of the sparkling Clos Pepe I had a while back ... but taste wise Clos Pepe is still a clear winner. For the money, however, this is my new one to beat.
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7/29/2017 - whits wrote: 91 Points
Scents show yeast, white cake and peaches, bone dry, fine bubbles, lemon tart, calamansi, mineral and toasty almond, bright and airy, well done
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7/29/2017 - galewskj wrote: 87 Points
Recently purchased, this did not seem to have as much character as previous bottles. Simple compared to previous bottles as well as similarly priced cremant de Limoux or Bourgogne. But I still wouldn't kick it out of bed.
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7/15/2017 - slywka7 wrote: 88 Points
Aromas of creme brulee, toast and slate. Flavors of lime, slate and anise. This has a real tanginess to it. Nice wine but prefer the Mumm Napa Valley to this.
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7/14/2017 - WestonGRfx wrote: 89 Points
New kitchen! Opened with Sam and adam ��
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5/13/2017 - Jake112380 wrote: 88 Points
Good everyday sparkler.
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4/16/2017 - csimm wrote: 88 Points
User-friendly and a decent sparkling sipper for brunch, especially given the QPR. Nothing overly identifiable about its profile that leaps out at you and grabs your attention, but that's ok. It's got bubbles. It's got yellow citrus. It's got a finish that doesn't make you feel like you're sucking on chalk or a 9V battery. Good enough for me at <$20.
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4/14/2017 - Polindz Likes this wine: 91 Points
A wonderful sparkler, a great sipper for events.
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4/6/2017 - aagrawal wrote: 84 Points
From a 375. Lemon-yellow color, intense beads; nose is moderately aromatic, slight yeast, pear; palate is medium bodied, intense effervescence, nice yeastiness, medium acid, midpalate loses some of its fruit and is a bit hollow and slightly bitter; finish is short. Entry level, nice for the price but forgettable. 83-85
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4/5/2017 - erwanlemoing Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pretty good
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2/23/2017 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Small Plates and Mix of Aged Wines (Craig & Nita's Place): I only had a small pour of this, but as always I am impressed by the consistency and quality at the price point. Not quite as sophisticated maybe as the Arthur Marc GC before it, but certainly not far behind and holding its own. A rock solid QPR.
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2/23/2017 - chablis28 wrote: 91 Points
Old reliable and the best QPR in bubbly, bar none, IMO.
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2/11/2017 - slg239 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really nice, had some creaminess to it. Great value.
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2/5/2017 - Richard123 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice enough, but will probably pay more for French or English champagne....!
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2/3/2017 - millesime66 wrote: 90 Points
Roederer rocks again!
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1/22/2017 - mouton45 wrote: 90 Points
When the magnum of Louis Roederer Premier Brut ran dry during dinner, it seemed appropriate to pull out another Roederer - this one from Anderson Valley in California. Solid sparkler and very good QPR. Plan to buy more of this one too
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1/13/2017 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Just had this a week ago, and had a chance to have this again now. It was a bottle with a couple years of cellar time compared to what we just had. Quite a bit more yeasty, fresh cut pear on the nose, red apple palate with a touch of spiced apple. Very good.
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1/7/2017 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Light gold color. Drank several glasses over 4 hours. We went through a couple bottles at a local dinner theater, and it was fun to see how much everyone enjoyed this. Very nice mix of apple fruit with orange peel and spice on the finish. One of my go to domestic sparklers. A hard value to beat.
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1/2/2017 - Sid G Likes this wine: 90 Points
A delicate sparkling wine, great for celebrations. Lovely nose of light citrus and something sweeter, like peach. Small bubbles. Very good value for the price.
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1/1/2017 - ews3 wrote: 87 Points
green apple, a little bit of lemon. tad sour on the palate.
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1/1/2017 - NashvilleWineCouple Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice sparkling wine. First had it at Flyte in Memphis. We tried it with chili and was fun for New Year's Day. Crisp, nice notes and very drinkable.
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12/30/2016 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 90 Points
P/well chilled. Decent small size bubble stream. One of my favorite everyday sparklers. Clean, plenty of fruit, tart, juicy, decent finish. Great value and dependable. Nothing off. $20
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12/28/2016 - timewithwine wrote:
Enjoyed as part of the pre-Spinster’s party and then more later.
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12/27/2016 - maxima wrote: 88 Points
Bu pour le réveillon de Noël. Pour le prix c'est tout indiqué.
Bu avant le Roederer Estate l'Ermaitage 2005, fait de 60% Chardo et 40% Pinot noir,
pas méchant pour le prix, brioche, amande et pommes, a souffert de la comparaison avec le sublime Ermitage bu après!
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12/26/2016 - timewithwine wrote:
Opened on Christmas day for Mandi Smith and DDB (while G.Rodney and I tasted Scotch), and then finished by DDB and BBH the day following Christmas. I didn’t taste it, but when opening, it had a delicious yeasty, apply nose.
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12/25/2016 - cstir Likes this wine: 88 Points
good bubbles with balanced flavor
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12/25/2016 - tcosgriff Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pale yellow color with nice effervescence. Bouquet and flavor of citrus with just a hint of toast. Very pleasant acidity with great focus and a moderate finish. Some tasters felt that this wine improved with a little cellar age, and I will keep my other bottles for a year or two. Drunk on Christmas morning along with a Guy-Charlemagne 1996 Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut, which it easily vanquished. The French wine was past its prime.
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12/22/2016 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 90 Points
P/well chilled. Clear, decent bubble stream. My favorite everyday sparkler. Great fruity flavor, fresh, clean, tart, good acid. Nice long finish. Nothing off. $20
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12/15/2016 - timewithwine wrote:
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer and (beef) burger night (Shack Attack!). Always fun and delicious.
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12/15/2016 - wagonwine wrote:
3.5 Pale gold with aromas of straw, white flower, baked bread, and yellow apple. Bread dough comes through on the palate with apricot and zesty lemon. A solid acid backbone carries the wine without abrasive zip. Delightful.
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12/12/2016 - ddemetri Likes this wine: 89 Points
Surprised how much I liked it since I didn't think the jeroboam tasted as special. I think the level of chill was important. We didn't put it in a regular fridge but instead kept it at 54 in a wine fridge.
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12/11/2016 - vinelouse wrote: 89 Points
White fruits aroma which reflect on the palate. Toast and Underlying white grapefruit zest with some sweetness which I rather would like to trade with a bit more acidity. You can get a much better Cavas at that price point.
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12/1/2016 - Double-A Likes this wine: 90 Points
Ripe, honeyed fruit with a subtle complexity of biscuit and yeast. Good flavours; fresh and lengthy.
4/5
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11/27/2016 - tautlinehitch Likes this wine: 89 Points
Tastes like the real stuff - more like a true Champagne than most AV sparklers. I agree with the advice to buy these and hold for a year or two. Develops a nice white-bread-toast quality in the bottle. Very nice.
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11/27/2016 - thalver wrote:
I tend to lay this wine down for 18 months or so, as I find it does improve and become more -like. These bottles had languished longer than intended, one purchased 10/2009 and the other 12/2009. The former was stunning, an intoxicating, vibrant nose, small bubbles, yeasty on the palate, with just a hint of oxidation playing a counterpoint to the wine. The nose on the latter bottle was similar to that on the first, on the palate, this wine was less fresh, and showed more oxidative notes. By no means over the hill, but less compelling than the other bottle bottle 1: 93 pts bottle 2: 89-90 pts
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11/24/2016 - timewithwine wrote:
Since we just made notes on this wine 3 weeks ago, I’ll dispense with a lengthy note now. We popped this as a run up to and as part of the dinner prep for Thanksgiving while I watched the rotissaried duck. Bright and lots of apple notes. No food pairing. Recommended.
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11/24/2016 - Baron Slick wrote: 91 Points
Purity and vigor abound. Fresh aromas of stonefruit, citrus, minerals, and a whiff of sea breeze. In the mouth, this is sleek, bright, and youthful, with vivid and focused flavors that play well off of a lively bead, snappy acidity, and a crisp finish. Delicious and refreshing.
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11/20/2016 - PT insurgent wrote:
Apple, quince, lemon. Light bready, toasty, yeasty notes.
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11/12/2016 - diggydan wrote: 90 Points
Nice and light with a little sweets to round the edges. $60 at Fiola Mare
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11/12/2016 - chablis28 wrote: 91 Points
One of the surest bets in sparkling wine and a terrific value at $17! Orange zest, toast, yeast, green apple and downright tasty & balanced! I easily drink a case or two of this every year and love it!.
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10/29/2016 - timewithwine wrote:
This series of Roederer is probably 5 years old or more. The color is beginning to deepen a tad becoming a deepening gold. The nose of more brioche, lemon, tangerine zest, cream and coconut. While not sharp or focused on the palate, those elements distinguish themselves. The mouthfeel is smooth and lively. The mousse is active with a bit of a continuous stream of bubbles. “Continuous” meaning that a bubble from the bottom releases before the bubble at the top disappears. The stream is not uninterrupted, but bubbles continue throughout each pour. With this little bit of age, the wine is more interesting than previously. Frankly, brioche and the creaminess are interesting surprises. 12% alc. Without food (more or less) but nibbles of triple cream cow cheese, guigieres and breads in the company Ben Brown and his fiancée, Courtney. The remained of the wine was enjoyed with Brillat-Savin triple cream cheese. Recommended.
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9/25/2016 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Monthly Tasting Group: Pizza Night (Black Sheep, Mpls, MN): Very light gold color. I'm somewhat dismayed that I haven't had this for over a year. I must be slipping. This bottle was very bright showing crisp pear, fresh and focused, always well done. Note to self - go get some of these again.
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9/4/2016 - Lulu2 wrote: 89 Points
Pretty nice-a little sweet but still v.good. Nutty note. Drinking in God's Country ROK!??
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8/23/2016 - tomherer Likes this wine: 90 Points
Compliments of JetBlue. Served cold and fresh at 35k feet; mad props. Fine bead, barely sweet, crisp. Green apple, ginger, lemon, plain toast. Pretty finish that hangs on for the better part of a minute. Always a great sparkler at any altitude.
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8/20/2016 - Blake Brown wrote:
NV ROEDERER ESTATE BRUT- magnums; this has been a consistently good sparkler and along with the Brut Rose, has been one of our house bubbly choices over the past few years; the Brut has been especially delightful recently and it was represented well by the pours we generously received on this night; it had good acidity, nice citrus flavors, a pleasant mousse and a good palate cleansing
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8/18/2016 - Wine Grades wrote: 94 Points
Not as bubbly and vibrant as I expected but a more complex nose than I thought it would have. Tasted much more of chardonnay than pinot. Improved with time in the glass much to my surprise.
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8/3/2016 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 90 Points
P/well chilled. Very light, almost clear. Weak bubble stream. Nice, fresh, fruity taste. Clean, mod intensity, slightly tart, good finish. Excellent value. Nothing off. $20
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8/2/2016 - NCWino1 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great QPR @ $17. A fun quaffer that delivers. Apple, citrus, medium finish. Bought a case three years ago. Three left. Would definitely buy again.
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7/10/2016 - Craigcellarwine wrote:
Excellent for mimosas
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7/7/2016 - Fateful Destiny Likes this wine: 91 Points
This one was much better. On par with previous vintages. Still my "go to" vintage CA sparkler.
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6/27/2016 - CJM wrote: 83 Points
Clear pale straw with many medium bubbles. Toasted oak, pear, vanilla. Low acids, no tannins. Peach. Short balanced finish. BTG farmhouse
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6/20/2016 - RandomCoil wrote: 90 Points
Very yeasty, in a delightful way.
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6/13/2016 - Fateful Destiny wrote: 88 Points
Not as good or interesting as previous Estate vintages.
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5/24/2016 - AV2012 wrote: 87 Points
Paris Judgement 40th Anniversary: Recently disgorged. Bubbles remain on the side of the glass not unlike Prosecco. Steely, light feel, quite elegant smoky citrus on the nose. Also - cold hard candy and oat flakes. Rather lean, I expected this to be fatter and more rustic.
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5/20/2016 - ecola Likes this wine: 90 Points
Toasty apple, biscuit, and a crisp finish. Great balance between old and new world styles.
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5/18/2016 - indiscriminate palate wrote: 88 Points
Very nice for the money. Apple, sweet lemon, a bit of honeysuckle on the nose. Rich, with nice acid, a bit of sweetness, and a lot of green apple. Not very toasty, but a good dose of tart, creamy acid. Nice.
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5/15/2016 - corkcork wrote: 90 Points
bright, crisp and delicious
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5/6/2016 - Ombibulous Likes this wine:
A good, affordable alternative to Champagne by a producer from Champagne, so it knows what it's doing. I paid $12 for a half bottle. Per the label, from the cool, fog-shrouded Anderson Valley in Northern California. Roeder has had 600 acres of family-owned viñards there since 1982, where it produces 100% estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, adding oak-aged reserve wines to its blends.
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4/29/2016 - skinut Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very lively bubbles upon opening. Consistent, very slightly reticent on the nose and medium length on the palate. A go-to, inexpensive CA bubbly.
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4/24/2016 - christyler wrote: 87 Points
Well made wine, but somehow the style didn't quite agree with me. Just a little too creamy, and the flavor profile was a little offputting. Great quality at this price point, but for some reason this bottle didn't connect with me.
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4/10/2016 - BadOyster wrote:
A bit overpriced vs. other bubblies.
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3/27/2016 - SiR wrote: 89 Points
12.0% - Clear, med lemon / clean, med+ intensity - ripe lemon, brioche and pastry, ginger / dry, med+ acidity, med body, med intensity, med+ length, thin bubbles develop into a nice mousse. Stands apart and could be mistaken for a champagne if tasted blind. Drank over 2 days.
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2/26/2016 - Icemantdx Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious and creamy good amount of bubbles with some citrus and acidity. Paired with pork chops. Highly recommend for the price.
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2/12/2016 - skinut Likes this wine: 89 Points
One of my go to sparklers for our Friday Night Sparkler night when it is a pizza or carry out night. Dianne actually went "mmmmm" upon her first sip. Light coppery color, copious bubbles, very light lemon curd on the nose, and almost mouth wateringly crisp acidity.
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1/31/2016 - ecola Likes this wine: 91 Points
Yeasty and toasty with subtle white fruit. I've had this for two years and it is drinking great.
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1/18/2016 - maxima wrote: 90 Points
Fait de Chardonnay : 60 % et de Pinot noir : 40 %. Plusieurs ont pensé que ce mousseux était un Champagne!!!
Possiblement le meilleur Estate Brut bu à ce jour!
C`est ample, vif, gras et bien équilibré. Poire, pomme et amande avec une finale assez longue et un brin briochée.
Pour le prix, c`est excellent et vineux à souhait.
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1/17/2016 - AKeats wrote: 90 Points
JBAK
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1/11/2016 - jmull Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is better than most NV Champagne under $40. It's that good. 92.
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1/10/2016 - chablis28 wrote: 90 Points
Took to a local wine group dinner and easily my white wine of the night. So fresh with just the right amount of fruit and bread dough. Perfect starter white that never breaks the bank. I'm really surprised more local restaurants don't have this on their list???
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1/9/2016 - gwkozar Likes this wine: 89 Points
off-dry. full bodied fruit, slightly bready in background. Fair price at $20 for easy expectations. Poured in Cassis, which made it interesting but too sweet.
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1/6/2016 - maxima wrote: 89 Points
Encore une fois très bien et à prix correct.
Nez sur les levures et le pain grillé avec un peu d'agrumes et d'épices.
En bouche, le côté toasté revient avec du citron et une pointe de gingembre, belle longueur et vinosité. Solide encore une fois.
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1/1/2016 - tomoem Likes this wine: 91 Points
Tasted among a series of champagnes and sparking wines on New Years Eve (2016). This was a decent sparkler. It is consistently another great value and packed tremendous flavor and a longer finish than most. The champagnes included (in the ascending order of scores) Freixenet (Black bottle) 85, Kruet Blanc Des Noirs NV -88, Perrier Jouet Brut NV - 90, Roederer Estate Brut (Anderson Valley - 91, and Krug Vintage 2003 -98
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1/1/2016 - tucsonwino Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice, crisp, refreshing, straw color, nice balance of fruit, long finish. Excellent for about 20 bucks. Will drink again.
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1/1/2016 - maxima wrote: 88 Points
Bien fait et à prix correcte.
Nez sur les pommes, les fleurs et les noix.
En bouche, c`est assez vineux, les pommes revinnent avec des amandes et une belle finale assez longue.
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1/1/2016 - Zingrrl wrote: 88 Points
Drank a .375 for NYE. Great QPR at $8 for a split. Good bubbles. A little yeasty. Nothing stands out but it is a decent, affordable bubbly.
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12/31/2015 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 90 Points
Cellared 3 years, served well chilled. Proper bubby size/stream, light straw color. This wine showed very, very well and much better than expected considering price point. Good, balanced fruit, ideal drinking window, mature, juicy, fruity, long finish. Excellent sparkler. I will buy and cellar for a few years rather than consume right away to see if I can duplicate the fine showing. Nothing off, Rob's bottle. Currently $20.
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12/31/2015 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 88 Points
Dinner at the nieghbors (The M's): Very solid wine. Light golden in color. Toasty on the nose with slight yeast. Hints of lemon and ginger. A good amount of medium to small bubbles. On the palate, refreshing. Lemon/toast. Good finish. Nice way to start an evening.
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12/26/2015 - Justinneal654 wrote: 91 Points
Not sure if I'm just going soft or what but the mild sweetness with a dry finish was entirely acceptable. (I would still rather have anything other than bubbly but certain occasions demand it!)
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12/25/2015 - Hodby wrote: 89 Points
Light yellow color. Nose gives apple, lemon, white bread dough. Medium bead. On arrival, medium acidity and nice balance between creaminess and energy. Flavors of pear, apple, lemon, spicecake (!). Typical of Cali bruts, finished off dry. Useful on its own as an aperitif, worked even better in Kir Royale. At $18 US in supermarkets here, maybe the best under $25 California sparkler at the moment we've found.
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12/24/2015 - Vince_chip Likes this wine: 92 Points
Un des excellents mousseux hors Champagne.
Un nez de pain grillé.
Excellent équilibre en bouche. Une belle fraicheur, avec juste ce qu'il faut de gras. De belle petites bulles très fines.
RQP ****
À acheter à la caisse comme le dit Nadia Fournier!
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12/22/2015 - Vino Me wrote: 82 Points
Retailer tasting. No formal notes other than these was rather cheesy. 82 points.
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12/14/2015 - John O. Likes this wine: 91 Points
Always an excellent value
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12/13/2015 - indiscriminate palate wrote: 88 Points
Pale lemon color. Nose of citrus, apple, and a slight bit of bread. Clean palate of lemon, lemon zest, apple and pear, and the slightest bit of yeast. Medium body, lots of creamy effervescence. Off dry (a bit sweeter than I was expecting) but with reasonable acidity. Medium finish. Overall, not a lot of depth on the mid-palate, though a lot to like for under $20 if you're not expecting a $50 Champagne.
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12/9/2015 - timewithwine wrote:
Clean and crisp with flavors of lemon and almond. 12% alc. With Shack Attack beef burgers and fries while watching Rudolph.
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12/9/2015 - affordableCollector wrote: 91 Points
light straw, in color. citrus, lemon, on the nose. sweet note, green apple, pear, creamy, on the palate. medium plus acid, on the finish.
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12/8/2015 - cephomer Likes this wine: 89 Points
WWS Price/Preference Smackdown (blind tasting) (White Plains, NY): Drank alongside Louis Roederer NV at WWS blind tasting. This wine won out by a fair number of tasters. Muted nose, perhaps of bit of apple there. On the creamy side with fairly tart acidity. Tiny bubbles, decent length and pleasant finish. Better than I expected
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11/29/2015 - Aravind Asok wrote:
I really enjoyed this style: very clean, showing toast on the nose (here as pencil shavings) but not overly rich. Nice mousse.
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11/25/2015 - red freddy Likes this wine: 89 Points
11/25/15
Served well-chilled (4c/39f perhaps a little too cold vs 6c/43f). Light straw yellow in the glass, yeasty on the nose (12.0% abv), citrusy on the palate. Crisp and Refreshing. Quite comparable to our usual Mumms Napa Brut. I thought slightly more intense and bracing than the Mumms but spouse preferred the Mumms.
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11/15/2015 - maryksfca wrote:
Don and Mindy
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10/31/2015 - timewithwine wrote:
With Pat Hofer. Same as always (Pat and the wine).
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10/16/2015 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great sparkling as always.
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10/8/2015 - Craig15 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very pale straw with a nose of butter crackers and light stone fruit. Moderate amount of small bubbles. Apple, pear, caramel, and butterscotch dance through moderate acidity and linger long on the palate. An easy drink on its own but paired well with Brie, dried fruit, pistachio, and salumi.
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9/26/2015 - Drew the Norman Likes this wine: 90 Points
Proof of the conventional wisdom that champagne is better in larger bottles (at least to a limit, which most seem to think is about this 3L size), this Jerobaum, which we opened for my birthday, was a big hit with all of my guests, who handily finished it off before setting into the big red we had opened for dinner. Adjectives tended towards "creamy" and "rounded," with several commenting on the smoothness and number of the small bubbles. Apple forward taste with berries in mid-mouth and a pleasant vanilla in the finish. Highly recommend.
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9/8/2015 - brujazz wrote: 90 Points
Loaded with yeasty, toasty flavors. Very dry with a long complex finish. A lot of bubbly for the price.
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9/5/2015 - galaxie500 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Delicious sparkling wine, good acid for crispness, wonderful fruit flavour, one of my favorite CA sparklers.
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8/21/2015 - WineMedic Likes this wine: 88 Points
Clear, pale lemon color with bubbles. Yeasty, biscuit/buttercrackers smell. fruity. Dry, medium body, medium plus acidity. medium alochol. caramel, ripeness, toasty, melon and butterscotch. long finish making this sparkling wine very very good. recommended.
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8/17/2015 - rbrater Likes this wine: 89 Points
Always a solid buy.
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8/14/2015 - cos82 wrote: 83 Points
I have had this wine many times over the years usually with decent results. I found this bottle lacking, however. Lacking zip, acidity oomph and flavor. Very bland, like oatmeal in a bottle. Light mousse and bead. This was purchased in PA which may account for it, but then so have my prior bottles. Perhaps, just an off bottle,
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8/8/2015 - timewithwine wrote:
gift to Smileys for new house on Tivoli for their bloody Mary and Mimosa party.
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8/7/2015 - OregonLoafer wrote: 85 Points
Good, if unremarkable. Has a nice yeastiness that comes out once it warms up. Totally solid, but for $20 I think you can do better.
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8/3/2015 - flussier wrote: 87 Points
Couleur jaune dorée. Nez très présent aux arômes de citron, minéral et ananas. Petit gout de pétrole en bouche, bonne mousse et acidité très présente (un peu trop à mon gout). Manque de complexité.
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7/25/2015 - kkleg Likes this wine: 89 Points
Always drinks like a wine 2-3 times the price. My only complaint about this bottle was that it was a bit more acidic than I like. Wonderful yeast and fruit. Such a bargain!
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7/19/2015 - rocknroller wrote: 89 Points
Best Burger Event, Monthly Tasting Group (Jason and Tracy's, Mpls, MN): A very quick revisit, and showing as expected. citrus, pear, fleshy, some mineral, medium body. Solid QPR always.
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7/11/2015 - rocknroller wrote: 89 Points
Party on Little Green Lake; 7/9/2015-7/12/2015 (Little Green Lake, WI): Light gold color. A bit larger bead. Drank 1+ glass over 45 minutes. Fairly typical, not up to the level of the Prie before it, but certainly no slouch either. Showing more apple skins and a bit more sour.
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6/29/2015 - timewithwine wrote:
Two fo these were taken to the pastor search committee meeting on this date to celebrate the success of our Call Sunday with Barrett Owen. The wine is a huge success even if the meeting went on waaay too long. The third bottle was opened at home with DDB so she could share part of the celebration and to share a good wine following my return from R&RR. These have a few years of age and are showing a bit more of a yeasty note than before. Some toast, lemon and a touch of hazelnut. With sausage risotto. Recommended.
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6/29/2015 - jkndogwine wrote: 91 Points
Bready, yeasty with apricot notes. Very enjoyable
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6/12/2015 - coremill wrote: 86 Points
Rich and round, with spicy red apple and biscuit, noticeable dosage, and juuuust enough acidity to make it drinkable. I prefer my sparkling wines with more acidity and more bracing than this, but it avoids that metallic hollow character found in a lot of cheap sparking wine and I imagine this would be a big crowd pleaser. Held up well over four days in the fridge, showing drier and more citrusy over time.
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6/2/2015 - feng99 wrote:
Sour, not impressive
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5/10/2015 - timewithwine wrote:
For Mother’s Day with waffles, bacon (pork) and eggs. Others used for Mimosas while I took it straight.
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5/8/2015 - soyhead wrote:
nice bubbly, limited notes but overall a favorable impression of this domestic sparkler, which is saying something
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5/5/2015 - Lowridenn Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fine bubbles, mousse-like. Stone fruit, light citrus, a yeasty, bread note. Some residual sugar that is balanced quite nicely by a streak of acidity. Good as before. Great fantastic QPR. From 375ml.
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5/4/2015 - JCGuthrie wrote: 90 Points
Enjoyed this, particularly at the price point. Drank out of 375ml.
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3/22/2015 - oenofail Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drank at Henry's second birthday party. Didn't have any champagne flutes available so we enjoyed it out of red solo cups. Drank with Dad and mother-in-law. Very enjoyable despite the ghetto beverage containers! The biggest flavor for me was a tart citrus, I pegged it as grapefruit. Dad got notes of what he called "brioche", a definite bread flavor. Dad gave it an 89, I gave it full 90! Although by how much of the bottle he drank, he may have liked it more than the 89 he initially gave after popping the bottle...
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3/15/2015 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 89 Points
Solid sparkling as usual.
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3/14/2015 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Lemon, dough, spice and citrus. Medium plus finish. Wow!
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3/8/2015 - KGV&PAV wrote:
Very nice - especially on the finish
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3/1/2015 - chablis28 wrote: 91 Points
Delivers every time and right there with most $30-$50 French. Balanced and north coast fresh with a range of flavors and depth you just can't get anywhere for under $20.
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2/28/2015 - djhegarty Likes this wine: 91 Points
Disgorged in 2013, incredibly fresh with green apple and green pear to go along with a yeasty, biscuity note. Incredible for the price, drank alongside Piper-Heidsieck and this outshone it by a wide margin.
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2/21/2015 - chablis28 wrote: 92 Points
The always easy decision to open, go to, sparkler. If push came to shove I could almost drink this sparkler, dare I say "champagne" exclusively. Balanced in every way with a great range of flavors from; bread dough, stones, to citrus, spice to faint trop buttressed by perfect acidity. Drinks like $35+ but I always find it for between $17-$20.
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2/14/2015 - Wine Sparty wrote: 89 Points
Drank with appetizers of cheese, meat and bread. I liked it with some nice yeastiness and had a bit of sweetness to it.
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2/14/2015 - jaredoco Likes this wine: 88 Points
Always reliable
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2/13/2015 - timewithwine wrote:
With the Scripps and Sheets for a casual Friday dinner of Coq au Vin with Zin. We used this as a warm up with light apps. As always, it was a crowd pleaser.
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2/13/2015 - Terr Likes this wine:
Very good. It was quite dry but also had a flavor.
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2/13/2015 - Anthony Lombardi Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pop & pour. Clear light gold. Nose shows a little yeast, some citrus & orchard fruit. Medium bodied, a touch on the sweet side, but overall a very nice fruity take on domestic sparkling.
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2/6/2015 - jgkost wrote: 84 Points
All yeast, nothing else...
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1/31/2015 - millesime66 wrote: 90 Points
Encore et toujours depuis des années LA référence en mousseux de Californie. À s'y méprendre avec un Champagne...
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1/30/2015 - kaush Likes this wine: 90 Points
My go-to sparkling wine from California. The fruit seemed a bit riper than I remembered ..but a really nice bubbly nonetheless; crisp and savory.
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1/28/2015 - ecola wrote: 87 Points
Soft mouthfeel, subtle earth and white fruit flavors. Very mild profile on all fronts.
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1/25/2015 - rocknroller wrote: 89 Points
Light gold color. Drank several glasses over an hour. Another fine showing, fresh, crisp citrus and apple, some melon, good minerals, balanced and very clean. It's always fun to see people who don't always like sparklers light up when they try this. Excellent QPR as usual..
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1/24/2015 - ScottGoodwin Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nose is pretty toasty. Baked apple and pear. Touch of cinnamon. Mousse is pretty vibrant. Creamy with a nice balance of acidity.
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1/12/2015 - sunalsorises wrote: 88 Points
A bit light on the finish. Very fizzy.
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1/6/2015 - PimpDaddy2Kool Likes this wine: 90 Points
Probably the best and most consistent domestic sparkler under $20.
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1/4/2015 - phils_hobby wrote: 90 Points
Lots of bubbles, not as flavorful as the higher priced versions
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1/1/2015 - timewithwine wrote:
One bottle With oysters in SB glasses. One bottle given to JWS to celebrate the loss of PDM.
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1/1/2015 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points
A bit off from the last bottle with orange peel, lemon and spice. Short to medium finish. I am almost wondering if the distributor was running these around in the negative temps with no regard for the sake of the wine. Wouldn't surprise me in our market.
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12/31/2014 - The Wine Write Likes this wine: 87 Points
Popped NYE. Green apples, some yeast. Plenty of fizz. Decent, not great.
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12/28/2014 - wmjarrell Likes this wine: 85 Points
Quite different from earlier vintages. Less dry, more creamy character throughout. Some caramel in the palate, with muted under-ripe apple notes that were brighter and more up-front in earlier vintages. Still a good value, and getting better.
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12/27/2014 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Citrus, melon, chalk and pie crust. Medium finish and balanced. Excellent again.
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12/26/2014 - timewithwine wrote:
Pulling the cork silently, I poured this into some Riedel Somm. flutes because of my preference for a larger, wider glass. The cork expanded little. I suspect this bottle to have been purchased about 2 ro 3 years ago. This has now taken on a more golden hue. Not bright gold at all, but a richer, more straw-like color. The nose is rich with both citrus (lemon oil?), hazelnut and brioche. The wine’s edges have rounded making for a more interesting, complex wine. At this point, it’s more brioche than most anything. The mouthfeel is creamier, leesier than earlier popped bottles. A nice wine to help the conversation along. 12% alc. Without food (more or less) but nibbles of cheese straws and peanuts. For MMS and DD while BB, PM, GRY and I enjoyed eggnog. We later finished off the bottle. Recommended.
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12/25/2014 - xwine wrote:
Perfect with our Christmas morning crêpes! Crisp, yeasty, pure fruit. Such a nice value, too.
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12/23/2014 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Excellent with candied fruit, pineapple, citrus, hazelnuts and chalk. Wow for the price!!!
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12/16/2014 - BrunelloBob wrote: 90 Points
Drank from white wine glass. Sharp citrus mellows to a lightly buttered toast as it warns. Best sparkling QPR Ever?
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12/13/2014 - timewithwine wrote:
Same as it always is: reliable, clean, fresh and loads of apple, lemon, orange, and concluding with some yeasty notes. With (beef) burgers from the Bistro while watching Rudolph (50th year!) and the balance of the wine was enjoyed over a few more days.
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12/7/2014 - BigBoy_Sonoma wrote: 86 Points
Minerality, acidity, honeydew, melon, apple. B
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12/5/2014 - nav2u Likes this wine: 88 Points
Disgorged 5/2013. Medium gold. Thick mousse, with vigorous bubbles. More well-rounded a year later, with a little more nuttiness and creaminess on top of the usual lemon and mineral aspects. A great deal for around $17.
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12/3/2014 - rocknroller wrote: 89 Points
Tasting pour. Another fine showing and the class of the domestic sparklers tonight. Very nice fruit profile, taut with fair minerality. Clean and finessed. Always a great QPR.
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11/28/2014 - mreinitz wrote: 88 Points
Very good for the price. More intensely apple flavored than I remembered.
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11/27/2014 - BobS Likes this wine: 89 Points
My favorite domestic bubbly comes through again...
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11/22/2014 - williewonk Likes this wine: 91 Points
Incredible value, matched with pumpkin curry soup, turkey in madeira gravy and date pudding with a caramel sauce. Handled them all with it's doughy, orange spice, gingery complexity. Perfect balance! What a delight.
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11/14/2014 - Lowridenn Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very fine bubbles that morph into a mousse-like mouthfeel. Lemon cream, ginger, brioche, creme brule, and fresh apples. A very light sweetness with a beam of acidity.
Drank with tika masala, jasmine rice, and naan.
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9/17/2014 - Beerzebub Likes this wine:
Smells like apple and sweet dough; appetizing. On the palate, fresh clean lemon, kiwi, and golden apple flavors, and a savory hint of yeast. Great balance between fresh acidity and the barest hint of sweetness, finishing completely dry. A dash of salinity. Good standby bubbly, easy to find, quite tasty, good value.
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9/12/2014 - vin0vin0 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Really nice Anderson Valley bubbly. Tight and abundant bubbles, a nice yeasty nose. Dry and citrusy with a bit of bread dough and creamy lemon on the palate. The finish is medium long with a kick of lemon drop on the end. This has excellent QPR.
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9/6/2014 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 89 Points
When a bottle of Roederer Estate comes out at a house party, things get much better. For all occasions, this is one of my favorite Bruts for the price, period. Complex, crowd pleasing, fun, fresh, yummy.
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8/3/2014 - skinut Likes this wine: 89 Points
Solid bubbly, not overly complex or particularly fragrant. Nice mouthfeel, medium bead and a clean refreshing finish.
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7/27/2014 - indiscriminate palate wrote:
Crystal Symphony AI wine list - brief impressions (Norway): Citrus, green apple, and the slightest hint of yeastiness. Reasonable complexity and depth for an entry sparkler; reasonable (medium) acidity, but not enough to provide lift through the finish. Good, and quite good for the price.
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7/19/2014 - callmeacab22 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Fantastic. Enjoyed on Christmas morning (an annual tradition). Just getting around to entering.
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7/6/2014 - jviz wrote: 90 Points
Great value sparkler for a party or just a weeknight
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7/2/2014 - PinotPaul wrote: 90 Points
Wonderful
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6/29/2014 - PinotPaul wrote: 89 Points
Very nice.
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6/24/2014 - JVG wrote:
Medium gold in color. Lemon zest and fresh white flowers on the nose, plus a sweet bready brioche note and a hint of something more stony and mineral. Ripe and generous, with fruit flavors of apple and lemon, with good acidity and that mineral undercurrent. The texture is energetic and nicely creamy, with a relatively fine and persistent mousse. Crisp, clean finish, with tart lemon juice acidity and chalk (I don’t think Anderson Valley has any chalk, but nonetheless …). A textbook Champagne-style sparkling wine. Not complex, but very well made and well balanced. Good value. Haven’t had this for about 2.5 years, and this bottle was much better than my last.
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6/17/2014 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 89 Points
Another solid sparkling.
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6/12/2014 - jts_brown wrote: 90 Points
Tight bubbles and good acidity. Good times. Consistent performer. Good value
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6/7/2014 - timewithwine wrote:
Just as it always is. BB likes it quite a bit. Used as a back up/second bottle for the post BGHS graduation celebration. With cheeses,olives and ham.
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6/6/2014 - timewithwine wrote:
As always. In celebration of DD & me and job well done the day before graduation as valedictorian. With bread, cheese, ham and pork belly.
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6/5/2014 - swifty6 Likes this wine: 90 Points
delightful,well balanced with tartness for a clean finish.I will buy more. It was on sale for about $18.00 a good value.
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5/22/2014 - jperez68 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Good ,fruit forward pineapple, citrus flavors. How can you go wrong from the makers of crystal, this will stand up to any of their French bottles great QPR
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5/19/2014 - Carolinius Likes this wine: 89 Points
Lovely golden, bubbly color. Opening the bottle brought gentle hints of flowers. Lovely acidic background for apple, mild citrus and very faint cinnamon. Medium finish with lingering notes of earthy tones. Nicely balanced.
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5/2/2014 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
Aromas of minerals, limestone, chalk and apple. The palate follows the bouquet, with citrus and crab apple tones as well. Bright and focused with a terrific underlying acidity. No one guessed that this was domestic. L3288, disgorged April 2013.
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4/27/2014 - mn47 wrote: 90 Points
Vin festif aux bulles fines et aux notes de poire et de pêche. Moins cher que le champagne et aussi bon.
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4/19/2014 - wsellis wrote: 89 Points
Nose has toasty notes with a well balanced and dry finish
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4/6/2014 - chablis28 wrote: 90 Points
great as usual
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3/29/2014 - timewithwine wrote:
the second bottle of bubbly opened in celebration of my first 10k run, the Monument 10k; a fun run.
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3/20/2014 - Grape Stuff Likes this wine:
No formal notes, but decent QPR.
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3/15/2014 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Excellent again with apples, lemon, spice and dough. Medium finish.
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2/17/2014 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 90 Points
Paso Robles wines (and a couple more) (Scott & Jo's): Golden in color with lots of small bubbles. The nose has ginger, seltzer and slight citrus. Refreshing. Nice enough acidity. Finishes slightly sweet. Good showing.
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2/16/2014 - Venezia wrote: 90 Points
great value. would drink again
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2/16/2014 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 88 Points
Seemed to be a lighter style, no hints of yeast - definitely dry and flinty with hints of apple, pear, grapefruit. Easy-drinking, fell just short of what I expected for this price - believe $22 or thereabouts. For this quality, I prefer Gruet (out of New Mexico, believe it or not) which rates at or above this level and is $8-10 cheaper. Will not purchase again, it's fairly good, but not worth the price considering the competition in the under $20 range.
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2/10/2014 - bexleytaylor Likes this wine:
Spiced baked green apples, toasted brioche, bright acidity with lemons and background notes of pears and honey. Really nice, bright, easy drinking sparkler, just not complex. Great QPR.
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2/9/2014 - rocknroller wrote: 88 Points
Monthly Tasting Group: Cote de Beaune (The Lynn on Bryant, Mpls, MN): Light-medium gold color. This was good, about what you would expect in general, but not as good as some previous examples. Apple, pear, but more subtle on the palate, a bit chalky on the palate, not quite as polished tonight. But it is an awfully good QPR in general. 88+pts.
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2/9/2014 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Just hard to believe how good this is for $16. I could buy 20 of these compared to the 1999 Cristal which was only two points higher than this. Vibrant nose of fruits and minerals and great acidity. Outstanding value!
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1/24/2014 - nav2u wrote: 89 Points
Light yellow. Lemons, chalk, and flowers on the nose. Lemons, yeast, and flowers on the palate. Good.
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1/20/2014 - TKS9 wrote: 88 Points
This shows nice baked apple and pear notes, layered with a little bit of lemon custard. The bubbles are maybe a little bit over exuberant, but not really inconsistent with the style. Overall, a pretty nice and modestly priced sparkler, as long as your expectations aren't too high.
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1/19/2014 - cuffthis Likes this wine: 89 Points
This sparkling wine was light straw in color with a very nice effervescence that brought plentiful, small sized, violent in intensity bubbles. The nose revealed bread dough, green apple, vanilla and bosc pear. The mouth feel brought bright acidity and more green apple elements. The finish was medium to long in length and the fruits and acidity came together seamlessly.
Purchased for $45US/bottle at The House of William and Merry in Hockessin, DE, this wine was an excellent accompaniament to our Sunday brunch there. This sparkling wine was very well made but it lacked the minerality of Champagne, bringing down my score several notches.
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1/18/2014 - Vinophiliac559 wrote: 85 Points
Pretty decent
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1/14/2014 - nav2u Likes this wine: 88 Points
Pale gold. Languid bubbles. Nose is not very expressive. Lemon curd, almonds, and yeast on the palate. Enjoyable. Terrific QPR.
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1/12/2014 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Another stellar bottle. Baked pie crust, pear, apple and minerals. Crisp and clean. Excellent.
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1/8/2014 - timewithwine wrote:
Probably just as it usually is, but this time, drier with less sparkle as we try to chase the blues away with news that Oxford won’t offer a position to Phoebe.
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1/6/2014 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Apple, pie crust, lemon, spices and minerals. Excellent and can't beat this price at $15.99.
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12/31/2013 - JR_Boston wrote: 89 Points
Excellent value for the price point
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12/31/2013 - isaacjamesbaker wrote:
As always, Roederer nails the $20-range domestic Brut like no one else. So pretty and full of flavor and nuance. A great addition to any New Year's Eve party!
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12/30/2013 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Delicious with apples, pears, minerals, kiwi and refreshing. This is such a great QPR and better than almost all the N.V. Champagnes I have sampled this year. 91+
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12/28/2013 - wintergreen Likes this wine: 90 Points
nose: very bready upfront. also apricot and almond
palate: off-dry, nicely dense, with more apricot, lime, acidity thats not too extravagant, minerality, and a pronounced yeastiness. finish kinda disappears initially but comes back and lingers deliciously if u give it time, which was a surprise
rich but subtle
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12/27/2013 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Apple, spice, biscuit, pear and minerals. Excellent!
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12/26/2013 - phillyboyP wrote: 91 Points
Solid Solid SOLID. 91. Best sparkling on the planet for under20 bones IMO
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12/20/2013 - SiR wrote: 88 Points
No formal note - Drank before heading to the restaurant - always a nice way to start the evening! One of my favorite bottle of bubbles from California
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12/18/2013 - timewithwine wrote:
With GRY and Madeline W when revealing someone shortlisted at ancien universitie. With ravioli in sage cream sauce.
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12/14/2013 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Lemon, spices, lime and minerals. Refreshing and balanced. Again stellar stuff for the price.
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12/8/2013 - timewithwine wrote:
As usual. For the faux Rudolph night with apps form the Bistro.
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12/8/2013 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Really nice stuff with spices, lemon pie/crust, chalk, tangerine and minerals. Balanced and solid medium finish. As good as many NV Champagnes. On sale for $16.
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12/7/2013 - billhike Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really nice. It had a good amount of bread/dough aroma that you could smell a two feet from the glass. Nice firm structure, fine bead, citrus. Crazy value at the current Binny's sale price of $15.99.
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12/7/2013 - Bumbanian wrote: 90 Points
Green apple, almonds, and slate. On the palate candy green apple - laffey taffy style - dominates. Nice body and acidity, everything in balance. Not hugely distinctive but very yummy and good.
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12/5/2013 - rocknroller wrote: 88 Points
Surdyk's Holiday Champagne Tasting (Surdyk's, Mpls, MN): Tasting pour. This bottle seemed a tad on the sweeter side, candied apple, straight forward. This has been better.
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12/1/2013 - timewithwine wrote:
The usual ... what else can I say? Citrusy, toasty and a touch minerally. With oyster “pot pie” - quite yummy.
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12/1/2013 - tominasia Likes this wine: 88 Points
A good reliable bubbly at a good price. Better than most others at this price point. My go-to for under $20.
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11/30/2013 - cliffkol wrote: 88 Points
Sunset Corners Champagne Tasting (Miami, FL): Very good QPR at $19
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11/23/2013 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Nice offering with pie crust, apples, minerals, chalk and lemon. Medium finish. Solid stuff.
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11/14/2013 - Frank Murray III wrote:
OC Tasting Group Does Blind Wines @ Playground (Playground in Downtown Santa Ana): Kiwi, pear and some strawberry notes, along with a bread dough quality. All in, nice flavors and balanced.
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11/13/2013 - timewithwine wrote:
Missing in inventory 111313
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11/2/2013 - AtoZ wrote: 90 Points
nice. Sort of sweet but I don't mind that at all.
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11/1/2013 - MoreWinePlease Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistently outstanding value in US produced bubbly, with a crisp richness of apple/pear notes highlighted by light spicy toast that lingers on the palate. Great with a wide variety of foods, especially sushi or shrimp grilled, stir-fried or w/a light cream sauce. And, not unlike it's French cousin, if memory serves. Got to round up the usual suspects/wine-bibber friends and do another blind tasting of French/US bubbly to sort out the differences. Until then, cheers!!
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10/28/2013 - DavidDay wrote: 91 Points
Ripe pear fruit, decent minerality, clean finish
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10/25/2013 - chablis28 wrote: 90 Points
Consistently tasty and great value. Paid $17 last week.
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10/18/2013 - thalver wrote:
bottle purchased 10/2009 and laying down since. Tasted a bit rounder and, yeastier then when young. Might have passed for Champagne. No real sense of oxidation I'm always amazed how this wine changes with some time in the cellar. 90+ points
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9/26/2013 - Baron Slick wrote: 91 Points
Antique gold appearance, medium mousse, and small bead. Yeasty, toasty nose of stonefruit, quince, chalk, biscuits, and cream. Foamy and dry, light and airy, honeyed and flinty, with a kiss of brine. The finish is crisp, concise, lively, and refreshing. Excellent.
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9/19/2013 - timewithwine wrote:
We needed something to pair with a dish that could have been hot, mild or neither. Not knowing the chef, I opted for something versitile. But even this delightful pour couldn’t save the dish. After it was all said and done the dish left this wine tasking ... oddly sweet. 12% alc. With jambalaya by Mike Lund of Food, Inc. A very bland dish; so bland even DDB added Tabasco to give it some punch. We won’t be a’try’n his food again. Recommended.
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9/4/2013 - Baron Slick wrote: 91 Points
Straw appearance, small to medium bead, and medium mousse. Yeasty, citrusy, and flinty with notes of stonefruit, lime citrus, cream, and a touch of toast. Has a rich structure that makes it come across as elegant and a refreshing acidity that makes it feel frisky. Big bang for the buck.
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8/21/2013 - Baron Slick wrote: 92 Points
From a 20-year old bottle that I bought at a hoarder/cat lady's moving sale. Had I tasted this blind I would have guessed a mature vintage champagne. This was layered, frisky, and vibrant, flaunting a deep, butterscotch appearance, a tiny bead, and a small layer of foam. Musty, nutty notes of lemon citrus, apricots, toffee, apples, loquats, toast, baking spices, and touches of yeast and vanilla. Finishes with vivid flavors and lip smacking acidity. A solid sparkler that was crisp, dry, tactile, complex, and clearly mature but damn it was good!
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8/21/2013 - ABOVETHEINFLUENCE wrote:
huge dough aromas, much like their NV champagne, most definitely the same producer,distinct style.Really needs food now like a review below me states big and chewy, imo, if you can find an older bottle buy it, but this new release needs time. this is my first time having this, next time i will do a short decant.
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8/10/2013 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Pinot Tasting at Gary's (Hudson, Wisconson): Excellent showing minerals, chalk, pear and apple. Medium plus finish and complex effort.
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8/5/2013 - timewithwine wrote:
As usual. As an opener for special day.
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8/3/2013 - chablis28 wrote: 90 Points
89pts on night one / 91pts on 2nd night as this mellowed a bit. First night it was a little chewy and in your face. Great aromas and flavors of red apple on night number 2. First night it came off more as tart green apples with brisk bright acidity. This might be a good wine to cellar for a year or 2. Anyhow, next time I'll open it the night before I drink it. We use champagne stoppers to keep them fresh over multiple weekend nights.
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8/1/2013 - Chris Newport wrote:
A nice champagne alternative, with more depth and complexity than the typical sparkler, and it seems to be readily available in most wine stores.. Although given the alternative, I would prefer the Huet, Pinon, or Chidaine sparklers.
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7/26/2013 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 86 Points
Not as good as last years effort. Too much chalk for my taste and not exhibiting the same fruit profile. Spices, lemon and minerals. Short to medium finish. I will not be buying this one again until next year.
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7/7/2013 - Lulu2 wrote: 88 Points
Best calif sparkling ever!!!
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7/6/2013 - Nutty08 wrote: 89 Points
Quite yeasty on the nose, but pleasant. Round mouthfeel, with some depth, fine acidity, though the finish is a bit short. Balanced. Quite fine for the price. In a toasty, heady style.
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7/6/2013 - PinotPaul wrote: 90 Points
Wonderful bubbly. Slight nuttiness. Very clean taste as usual.
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7/4/2013 - Polindz wrote: 90 Points
Creamy, medium body, good casual sipper.
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6/23/2013 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points
Lemon, grapefruit, minerals and orange peel. Short to medium finish.
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6/2/2013 - mwneil Likes this wine: 90 Points
VG sparkling wine. Complex and full bodied. Slightly unbalanced but we enjoyed with lobster.
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6/1/2013 - wabi47 wrote: 89 Points
crisp and clean; minor citrus and yeasty notes; beautiful balance.
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5/21/2013 - EMan1959 wrote: 92 Points
Dry, crisp fruity. Celebrated my sons engagement.
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5/15/2013 - Skully wrote: 89 Points
This has got to be one of our favorite lower end champagnes.
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5/13/2013 - Cuellar's Cellar wrote: 92 Points
- Yellow color with medium pearls - I do not know brut......but I enjoyed this for Mother's Day.
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5/7/2013 - mreinitz wrote:
Still our favorite under-$20 sparkler. We always have a bottle in the fridge in case we suddenly crave some bubbles.
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5/4/2013 - timewithwine wrote:
Excellent as always - this may have been a bit nuttier than usual - a good thing. With oyster tart and seared scallops in red pepper sauce.
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4/14/2013 - flydcjets Does not like this wine:
Good for mimosas, not on its own.
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4/6/2013 - cos82 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always very good, but better than usual.
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3/28/2013 - maderay wrote: 85 Points
G. Not much flavors. OK for this price.
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3/26/2013 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 90 Points
Retail $20. OK, so I cheated a bit. This wine is right at $20 (and about $24 in PA), but it is one of my favorite domestic sparklers and the price is close enough. The winery is up in the Anderson Valley and I have never actually visited, but I have visited the Roederer Champagne house (maker of Cristal for those of you who know what that means). Since many of the reserve wines are aged a bit in oak barrels, this wine has a bit more spunk to it. Certainly more muscle than the others on the list, this wine can hold up to practically anything you can throw at it: Oysters, seafood risotto, and my wife’s bulgogi (Korean barbecue). Very Good to Excellent. 89-91 Points.
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3/14/2013 - Oenophile 27518 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very nice sparkling. Lot's aromatics and an appealing golden color in the glass. Not too crisp. Very easy drinking.
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3/1/2013 - kwn70 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Clean, crisp and fresh. For the price this is tough to beat!
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2/28/2013 - pdemaio Likes this wine: 91 Points
Particularly good bottle. Excellent texture and mouth feel. No flavor blemishes. Bought a few in this batch. Hope they are all from the same disgorgement and taste like this!
PDQ91
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2/23/2013 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 89 Points
Not as good as previous bottles. Heavy on the dough and a bit chalky. Add in some lemon and sour apple and it is certainly a fine Sparkler for under $20.
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2/3/2013 - flydcjets Does not like this wine: 79 Points
Not our cup of tea for a California Sparkling,
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2/3/2013 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Light gold color. Drank 2 glasses over 2 hours. Nose has a beam of minerality with lemon, apple, yeast. The pa late is crisp and clean with excellent balance and features lemon, citrus, light apple, mineral, yeast. Medium finish. Great qpr. 90+pts.
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2/1/2013 - Troon wrote: 89 Points
Very nice QPR. I am not a sparkling expert by any stretch, but there was a nice even bead. There were hints of lemon and bread on the palate. I think this wine could compete with others at double the price.
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1/26/2013 - prof b wrote:
Dinner with Jean Bernard Grenie of Chateau Angelus organized by Kahns Fine Wines (Seasons 52, Indianapolis): The night began with this workhorse sparkler paired with the appetizers. I always enjoy this wine, though I barely touched my glass as I was more interested in what followed.
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1/20/2013 - corka wrote: 89 Points
Always a solid sparkler, I've never been disappointed with Roederer Estate Brut from Anderson Valley.
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1/19/2013 - cos82 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still my favorite everyday CA sparkler. Nice mousse and bead. Delicious, Nice acidity with good palate of toast with some lemon.
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1/19/2013 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Wonderful showing dough, apricot, spice and lemons. Medium finish and as good as most NV Champagnes in the $35 range.
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1/9/2013 - nypataphysics wrote: 89 Points
Managed to saber this wine at New Year's Eve. Tasty, nice yeast and rather round, but wasn't paying too much attention.
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1/6/2013 - yossarian.livez wrote: 89 Points
Pleasant. Solid NV.
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1/5/2013 - ctlassoc wrote: 89 Points
Crisp slightly fruity. Some pears on the palate? Nice bubbly. Enjoyed by our group.
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1/2/2013 - alabunka wrote: 87 Points
87 - better than the Korbels of the world but the Gruet from New Mexico is better than the Roederer...excellent got champagne punch, or champagne cocktails...
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1/2/2013 - jcbrand Likes this wine: 89 Points
crisp, light, green apple, dry
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1/2/2013 - christyler Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice value - fairly champagne-like, although a little rough hewn. Nice to know you can get wine that's well-made at the grocery store for a reasonable price.
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1/1/2013 - dke wrote: 89 Points
Nice mixture of sour green apples, slight hint of residual sugar, yeas and fine bubble. Good acidity, some yeastiness and toast on the finish.Fun and easy drinking sparkler.
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12/30/2012 - Nutty08 wrote: 89 Points
Toasty, yeasty nose, with a creamy finish. Moderate complexity. Really nice for the price.
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12/28/2012 - Martin Redmond wrote: 89 Points
Tasting in Anderson Valley; Yorkville Cellars, Breggo Cellars, and Roederer Estate (Yorkville and Anderson Valley, CA): Light golden straw color with plentiful, persistent stream of tiny bubbles, and sweet yeast, fresh cut green apples aromas. On the palate, medium-bodied with soft texture, zippy acidity, between dry and off-dry with sweet green apples, a bit of pear, hazelnut and vanilla flavors and a shortish finish. 60% Chardonnay/40% Pinot Noir
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12/26/2012 - phillyboyP wrote: 90 Points
Yum
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12/25/2012 - timewithwine wrote:
As usual - excellent. Wth BBH and PHH on Christmas Day as a starter for dinner.
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12/25/2012 - Doc Argyle Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice lightness with good balance. Not a lot of depth, but great taste
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12/25/2012 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Great again.
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12/24/2012 - Cohiba711 wrote: 83 Points
Great for holiday guests
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12/24/2012 - 3daywinereview.com Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is without a doubt my value wine of the year. Golden hue followed by pear, spice, lemon and chalk. Medium finish and complex. Every bottle from this batch has been excellent.
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12/21/2012 - gripNsip Likes this wine: 84 Points
Tasted blind along side a 2009 Argyle Brut and a NV Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut. There is a sweet bread and frosting component on the nose that made me think this was Champagne. On the palate there was good fruit but too much acidity and some un-integrated candy sweetness. The most complex, yet my least favorite of the three wines. I guessed it as Champagne blind.
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12/17/2012 - timewithwine wrote:
Just as usual. While watching Rudolph and munching beef burgers from the Bistro.
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12/15/2012 - vegasoenophile Likes this wine: 92 Points
Clear fresh nose. Some yeast. Stony. Sweet pure citrus. Sleek and focused with nice balance. Floral apple flavors, lemont tart and spicy hazelnut.
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12/15/2012 - Baron Slick wrote: 92 Points
Yeasty, nutty nose of citrus, green apple, chalk, vanilla, almonds, and biscuits. The palate is a mirror image of the nose. Fine beads roll through the palate with well-defined minerality and a taut streak of acidity. Well balanced with great length. Pound for pound, Roederer's Brut can hold its own against sparkling wines and champagne way above its price point. Outstanding.
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12/14/2012 - Danthejuiceman Likes this wine:
Had this at a tasting of a dozen grower Champagnes. No this is not a $70 French Champagne but it showed quite well against stiff competition.
I like it.
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12/10/2012 - millesime66 wrote: 90 Points
Toujours aussi merveilleuse que cette dernière bouteille de l'ancienne cuvée. Parait que la nouvelle cuvée dévie un peu de son style habituel et est un cran en dessous. À suivre...
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12/10/2012 - phillyboyP wrote: 91 Points
My house sparkler. Buy Buy Buy...... 91
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12/9/2012 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Wonderful Sparkling wine. Crisp and vibrant with apple, chalk, pear and citrus. Our house Cali Sparkler.
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12/9/2012 - FLI wrote: 89 Points
Refreshing and bright. Almost thirst quenching. Finish reminded me of grapefruit. Very enjoyable.
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12/8/2012 - Javachip wrote: 85 Points
San Diego WineSpectator.com Offline, 12/8/2012 (Carlsbad, California): Tasted blind along with seven other sparkling wines ranging from $10-35. Light, innocuous notes of apple, pear, bread dough.
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12/3/2012 - tantotinto wrote: 89 Points
Consistent with previous note. Great value.
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11/28/2012 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Same quality as the last.
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11/27/2012 - phillyboyP wrote: 90 Points
Best $20 sparkler out there. PERIOD.
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11/23/2012 - timewithwine wrote:
The same as always: “The active and generous mousse settles down to unveil baked apple, lemon zest and toasted brioche; lacy mouthfeel. 12% alc. With salmon spread and carrot-ginger soup. Enjoying the company of Mandi and Rodney. First bottle of this case. 11.23.12. Recommended.
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11/23/2012 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 90 Points
Thanksgiving Weekend at Baker's Mill; 11/21/2012-11/25/2012 (Baker's Mill - Appomattox, VA): Roederer Estate's Brut Anderson Valley is consistently one of the best non-vintage sparklers for the price, period. It's legit stuff for $20! Clean melon, floral aromas. Superb acid on the palate, crisp minerals, nice biscuity flavors, along with apples, melon and lime. Such good stuff!
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11/22/2012 - drdecanto wrote: 91 Points
This wine has yet to disappoint. 7 or 8 bottles in the last year that are all in the 90-91 point range. I love the style and the consistency.
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11/13/2012 - ecola Likes this wine: 91 Points
From 1.5: crisp citrus and melon flavors. Nutty and yeasty component present that was not in the 750. Dry finish.
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11/13/2012 - ecola Likes this wine: 90 Points
From 750: crisp and clean melon, lemon, lime. Well balanced acidity with juicy finish.
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11/9/2012 - tantotinto wrote: 89 Points
We sampled this against another moderately priced California sparkler and a Prosecco to determine what to use for an upcoming event. This was the easy winner. Ideally I would prefer a little more yeast and body relative to citrus, pear and apple but that is nitpicking at this price point. It overdelivers.
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11/8/2012 - Esteban wrote: 90 Points
C'est puissant! J'aime beaucoup. Catherine un peu moins
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10/26/2012 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Cabin Wines: This is the best sparkling wine under $20 on the market. Green apple, minerals, chalk and pear. Acidic but a balanced effort. Very refreshing and went well with pork. Buy a case!
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10/22/2012 - Benj wrote: 88 Points
Actually a pretty good example of California doing Champagne, but not in the ranks of Schramsberg or Iron Horse. The bottle I had was overly sweet - kind of misses the point of "Brut"
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10/19/2012 - Wineonthevine wrote: 89 Points
Popped and poured at Le Diner in SF. Outside with a breeze, so nose was not discernible. Very slight sweetness, had a bit of fruit flavor-slightly more than I like, but nothing to make me stop drinking it. A toasty hint. Good bubble action. Good QVR.
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10/1/2012 - phillyboyP wrote: 90 Points
The epitome of consistency and under $20 over-achieving sparkling. You can always count on NV Roederer Brut. Solid 90, dog.
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9/30/2012 - jdhart306 wrote:
Drank over two nights. Upon first opening, lots of acid and citrus. With more time out of the bottle the acidity and citrus soften to allow for a wonderful experience. I really enjoyed this wine and am glad to find it on the shelves of my local liquor store so I don't have to go far for my next few bottles that I know will be purchased soon.
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9/26/2012 - YQUEM90 wrote:
ol reliable
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9/15/2012 - timewithwine wrote:
With the Ad Hoc - Policy Review Committee and spouses in celebration dinner. Great bottle as always. With shrimp cassarole appetizer.
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9/8/2012 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 89 Points
The best under $20 sparkling wine out there. Dough, orange peel, lemon zest and pinneapple. Fresh and a bit tart. Medium finish and balanced. Drink now.
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9/3/2012 - timewithwine wrote:
Not sure when we enjoyed this over Labor Day or with which food pairing, but I know we had one.
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8/30/2012 - millesime66 wrote: 90 Points
Toujours égal à lui même.
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8/26/2012 - reiddmartin Likes this wine: 91 Points
Love this sparkler for the money as an aperitif.
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8/25/2012 - jryanday wrote: 88 Points
Fruity and floral nose. Crisp, clean, yet light flavors of stone fruit. Slight amertume aftertaste.
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8/24/2012 - millesime66 wrote: 90 Points
On croirait vraiment boire un Champagne; nez brioché, sec, long et musclé, ce mousseux californien est un RPQ remarquable.
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8/3/2012 - timewithwine wrote:
An old reliable to get the party started with some non-geeks. This is just the ticket - just interesting enough to generate some questions and (favorable) comments, but not so much that it gets in the way of conversation. The active and generous mousse settles down to unveil baked apple, lemon zest and toasted brioche; lacy mouthfeel. 12% alc. With steamed shrimp and the Fords. Recommended.
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6/24/2012 - InternationalWineReport wrote: 90 Points
Baked apple, pear, citrus zest, smoke, toast and chalky minerals. Fresh, clean and crisp with vibrant acidity. Composed of approximately 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. A really pretty wine and an outstanding value.
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6/7/2012 - mobie wrote:
very dry but crisp and enjoyed by all 4 at the table.
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5/17/2012 - timewithwine wrote:
Just as always. With grilled shrimp and mushrooms spiced with smoked paprika as part of run up to 21st anniversary celebration.
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5/17/2012 - phillyboyP wrote: 90 Points
Always a rockstar for the $
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5/14/2012 - bobpsi wrote: 88 Points
Moderate nose of apples, pears and yeast. Light body with pear, vanilla and baked apple..
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5/7/2012 - MoreWinePlease wrote: 91 Points
This recently replaced Argyle vintage dated bubbly as my "go to" with it's rich, creamy yet crisp style that satisfies, again and again. Plus, it was/is on sale at safeway for under $16...case discounts applied.
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4/30/2012 - FLI Likes this wine: 87 Points
Reliable sparkler. Never disappoints (though never a "wow" either). I think it's a very good QPR. My cellar will never be without a bottle of this to enjoy when the mood for bubbly bubbles up.
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4/10/2012 - GlassHalfFull wrote: 88 Points
Great value. Quite highly carbonated (and I think young, since this was fresh from the store). Tart apples with a smooth med length finish. Relatively simple, but quite nice.
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4/9/2012 - BigWineMan Likes this wine: 90 Points
Been drinking a lot of sparkle lately, mostly in the $15-$25 range, and I have to say this is the one I keep coming back to at this price point. The action is tight, and the palate is elegant. Crisp, Granny Smith apple, lemons, toast. Refreshing. Great with just about anything I eat. I'll admit I'm not the most experienced with bubble, but if I keep buying it... it must have something going on. Recently bought a case just to get the discount because I knew I'd be buying that much eventually. Anyway... you get the idea. Seems like a great QPR for what this is.
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4/8/2012 - TannicBeast wrote: 89 Points
Consistent from year to year, and a real crowd pleaser. Outstanding value. A little sweeter and softer than the Domaine Carneros Taittinger Brut, and therefore perhaps a little more quaffable. Very good and tough to beat in the under $17.00 category. Drink now.
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4/5/2012 - MoreWinePlease wrote: 90 Points
This is tasty bubbly. With enough fruit ripeness, zing and long finish this is my new "go to" and sushi bubbly.
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3/23/2012 - phillyboyP wrote: 90 Points
Old Reliable does it again... For $16 this is as good as you can find in my book. Just lovely. 90+
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3/19/2012 - wino_tim wrote: 88 Points
Light, but super-enjoyable with a nice mix of pear, graham cracker and berry fruit flavors.
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3/17/2012 - drdecanto wrote: 91 Points
This bottle was great. Vanilla, Toast, Green apples and citrus. In some glasses the bead was to die for.
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3/12/2012 - richardhod Likes this wine: 93 Points
Seriously good fizz. Reminded me of vintage Bollinger Grand Année, if not quite as deep, it's remarkable for an NV! I'd heard about this being California's best fizz, but I was shocked to discover quite how good even the NV is. Richer, and less merely tart than the comparative Domaine Chandon NVs, it's by far the best Methode Champenoise NV I've tasted, French or not. I must try Roedere's Californian vintages. My new favourite everyday, and amazing value. Wh overpay for Champagne in the States when you can buy this?
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3/11/2012 - xwine wrote:
No notes taken. A crisp and clean sparkler, but with a nice creamy yeasty character, elegant and a very good QPR.
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3/6/2012 - drdecanto wrote: 90 Points
Similar notes to last Autumn. Had 2 bottles for the Oscars. Lovely.
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3/1/2012 - olioli wrote: 90 Points
La six ou septième bouteille depuis près d'un an.
Toujours égale à elle-même...
Quand je lis que les Américains paient 17-18$, alors que nous la payons plus de 28$ au Québec, J'ENRAGE.
Comme si on n'était pas déjà assez taxé/imposé!!
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2/18/2012 - mjayer wrote: 91 Points
Lemon curd, pears and apples pulled together by nice tight bubbles. Very good value.
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2/14/2012 - rbb100 wrote: 90 Points
An elegant bubbly, crisp with pear and nutty flavor. Very good depth and finesse -- nicely refreshing.
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2/13/2012 - Greenvine wrote: 90 Points
Great value
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1/28/2012 - Jax wrote: 90 Points
Great QPR
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1/26/2012 - postart wrote:
- Aromas of burnt toast and has flavours of burnt toast.
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1/18/2012 - VineWithClass wrote: 91 Points
Even after all of the hype, I was still pleasantly surprised. GREAT value! Fruit driven, fine bubbles that don't overpower. Citrus, apple, and pleasant sweetness on the palate that blends nicely. Aftertaste could have lingered longer, but well balanced for at least 15 -20 seconds.
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1/13/2012 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
My new favorite N.V. Sparkler with chalk, lemon, pear and sour apples. Medium finish.
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1/6/2012 - mn47 wrote: 91 Points
Un champagne à moitié du prix
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1/3/2012 - gotcu1 wrote: 90 Points
delightfully smooth. brought smiles to all who tasted. excellent bottle. new favorite.
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1/1/2012 - wabi47 wrote: 90 Points
apple, lemon peel, brioche, mineral; just right sweetness/bubbles for me and a hit with the hors d'oeuvres
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12/31/2011 - rentmp3 wrote: 89 Points
Light golden yellow color. Toasty, tart citrus; medium-sized bead, full mousse but with little finesse; good acid; ok for the price but greatly eclipsed by the Huet sparkler we had that night.
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12/31/2011 - leonardo_de_araujo wrote: 85 Points
Agree with some other notes; tart lemon notes. merengue too.
bright acidity (getting that warm on the back of the throat as after sucking a lime...)
very refreshing with an interesting finish.
refreshing, elegant, vivid.
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12/31/2011 - kylehuffman wrote: 90 Points
Solid bottle. Dry but smooth. Slight touch of sweetness to it.
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12/27/2011 - rosesandthorns wrote: 88 Points
Nice bubbly with green apple, citrus, brioche and oak. Good medium bead and flavor profile had elegant California bubbly.
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12/26/2011 - bradfriedlander wrote:
Taste: very tart apples, acidic
Notes: This was OK, but not great. It's not a wine I would buy (receeved as a gift).
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12/25/2011 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Even better than the last bottle with sour apples, pear, chalk, minerals and orange peel. Medium finish and nice acidity. For $15.97 a super Sparkling wine.
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12/25/2011 - vin0vin0 wrote: 87 Points
Very enjoyable California bubbly, dry with a decent length finish. Nice tight bubbles. Lemon lime citrus with a hint of almond.
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12/25/2011 - KSWinegeek wrote: 88 Points
Smooth, acceptable, but lacking in complexity. Decent sparkling for the money.
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12/24/2011 - jfarley3 wrote: 88 Points
Lemon zest, toast and vanilla on the nose. Crisp with tight bubbles and great mouthfeel. One of the best domestic Brut's.
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12/23/2011 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Very nice nose of spice, apples, dried herbs and chalk. Tart and refreshing. Medium finish and certainly a crowd pleaser. Good value for $17.
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12/22/2011 - Vino Me wrote: 84 Points
Retailer tasting. Tart citrus and lemon merangue notes. 84 points.
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12/18/2011 - brigcampbell wrote: 86 Points
Very light in color. Fine bubbles. Green apple nose. Palate is lemon, lime, and a touch of pear on the short finish.
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12/3/2011 - rocknroller wrote: 89 Points
Annual Tasting Group Holiday Party (Levain, Mpls): Always a reliable sparkler, and I like the rose even better. Crisp, clean, apple, pear, mineral. This gives good structure and balance consistently. 89+pts.
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12/3/2011 - AllRed wrote: 91 Points
Champagne Tasting (Sal's Beverage World, Elmhurst): Medium bead, persistent mousse. Notes of toast, yeast and apple; smoky overtones. Tart citrus fruit, apple and biscuit flavors. Long finish. Usually one that appeals to me. $16.99.
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12/3/2011 - jsums wrote: 91 Points
Full straw color with medium-sized aggressive bubbles. Nose: baked apple, Meyer lemon, and a little pear fruit with accents of dried citrus peel, roasted hazelnut, yeast/lees, beeswax, cinnamon, and buttered toast. Medium body and a rich, voluminous mousse on the palate: baked and fresh green apple, Meyer lemon, and ripe lime fruit framed by roasted hazelnut, dried lemon peel, yeast/lees, some honey-glazed toasted biscuit, and hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Aggressive acidity. Lingering dried lemon peel, roasted hazelnut, toasted biscuit, and lees on the moderate/long dry finish. Superb balance of rich flavors/mouthfeel, focused acid, and compelling secondary complexities. Easily competes with substantially more expensive NV Champagne bottlings.
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11/30/2011 - timewithwine wrote:
This hasn’t changed much from what it appears to be from year to year. This is from the same case that we purchased in 2007. MT made that trip with me, I believe. The acidity has softened, but the mousse is lively and generous. The color may have taken on a very slight bronze, but the wine shows no signs of oxidation. The profile continues to offer baked apple, lemon zest, toast and yeast. PM thinks pear dominates the profile, but I don’t quite see it. 12% alc. With burgers and fries from The Staunton Grocery as we watched Rudolph the RNR (a family tradition) (PM delighted to have half a glass of the Roederer). Recommended.
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11/23/2011 - Jokermac wrote: 85 Points
Underwhelming. Not bad for the price point though.
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11/18/2011 - Itriolo wrote:
Perfectly clean, toasty, tart sparkler. Fine for a party or a champagne cocktail, and I suspect that it might get more interesting with 6-12 months of bottle age.
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11/12/2011 - drdecanto wrote: 90 Points
Overal lovely bottle of bubbly. Pale yellow. Excellent mousse. Green apples in the nose and mouth. Complemented a lightly battered and fried calamari dish.
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11/10/2011 - Martin Redmond Likes this wine: 89 Points
Light golden straw color with plentiful, persistent stream of tiny bubbles, and sweet yeast, fresh cut green apples aromas. On the palate, medium-bodied with soft texture, zippy acidity, between dry and off-dry with sweet green apples, a bit of pear, hazelnut and vanilla flavors and a short finish.
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11/1/2011 - pdemaio wrote: 90 Points
Solid, but a bit astringent and linear.
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10/31/2011 - wineretriever wrote: 87 Points
I've never had pear custard. But if I ever do, I imagine it will taste like this, without the delicious, tiny bubbles.
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10/22/2011 - Esteban wrote: 91 Points
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10/14/2011 - WineScoundrel wrote: 90 Points
Rich, with apples, toast, ginger. Really enjoyed this.
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10/12/2011 - thalver wrote:
aged a couple years in the cellar after purchase. This wine generally shows much better/more akin to champagne with some bottle age. Yeastier, bubbles remain a bit largish, a bit more complex
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10/12/2011 - thalver wrote:
I find I really like this wine after about 18 months of extra bottle age in the cellar. This bottle had 3 plus extra years. It may be the bottle/lot, or may be the additional age, but this bottle seemed a bit more subdued/yeasty/secondary than others, not necessairly in a good way. A 2 yr aged bottle my wife had the next night showed much better
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10/1/2011 - sleepyhaus wrote:
This bottle had a sherried note that indicates too much age or poor storage. Not terribly off-putting but distracting.
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9/9/2011 - wmccone54 wrote: 89 Points
Apple accentuated with mild notes of toast on the nose. Zesty with crisp apple and ginger on the palate offering a nice fresh mouthfeel. Better than average finish. Excellent bubbly for less than $20 per bottle
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9/9/2011 - wmccone54 wrote: 89 Points
Apple accentuated with mild notes of toast on the nose. Zesty, with crisp apple and ginger on the palate offering a nice fresh mouthfeel. Better than average finish. Excellent bubbly for less than $20 per bottle
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9/5/2011 - TPV Wine Cellar wrote:
Served at dinner party. Did not taste. Nobody complained so I guess it was good.
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8/25/2011 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points
Very dry but good fruit, some smokiness from the reserve wines, vinosity from the Pinot Noir, lively and fresh, creamy, complete, good length.
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8/6/2011 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 90 Points
Compared to the value priced sparklers we enjoy so much in this hot weather, this is a step above. It is almost full bodied, so there is some rich, deep Chardonnay flavor to enjoy along with the bubbles. The color is very golden. There is some pear along with the lemon aromas. Rich and complex on the palate. The addition of some barrel aged reserve wine really helps the depth and concentration, as well as introduces some interesting vanilla and almond flavors. The acid seems quite mild. The bubbles die pretty early on the palate leaving a finish that is close to a still wine. Just a touch of that yeasty, straw like flavor on the finish. I think this is the wine they meant to produce when they opened the facility and vineyards in Anderson Valley.
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7/29/2011 - behm0027 wrote: 90 Points
Lovely yeast/bread notes, along with bright, yet subdued fruit. For the price, probably the best traditional champagne-style sparkling we've enjoyed.
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7/28/2011 - leonardo_de_araujo wrote: 86 Points
Citrusy with yeast notes
Nice fine bubbles.
Dry as it should
Grapefruit on the finish
Refreshing
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7/19/2011 - phillyboyP wrote: 89 Points
Squeaky clean. Nice tart apple notes, lemon curd, puff pastry. Lovely mouth feel. A great go-to <$20 California bubbly. Always solid in my book. 89
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7/17/2011 - vinodolphin wrote: 88 Points
Not really fair to rate this as we used most of it for Mimosas. They were great though!
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7/10/2011 - MindMuse wrote: 87 Points
Nice bubbly; quite good with oysters. Apple/lemon/lime with some yeast. Nice bubbles. Clean and fresh. 87+
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7/2/2011 - KeithAkers wrote: 88 Points
nose: nice and fresh nose of citrus tones, lemon zest, apples and a touch of mineral tones and warm breads. Good depth with a nice citrus based nose
taste: tasty medium feel with medium+ acidity and fresh tones of lemon zest, citrus tones, apples and bread tones as well. Nice balance though it is lacking a bit on the mid palate
overall: always a good bubbly to grab when wanting some bubbles without champagne prices.
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6/12/2011 - moxielady wrote: 89 Points
Light fruit, lively acid
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6/5/2011 - aagrawal wrote: 87 Points
Nice, refreshing, but not particularly special.
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5/26/2011 - Esteban wrote: 91 Points
Bu avec des sushis pour célébrer le retour à la maison suite à la naissance de mon petit dernier. Pas vraiment remarqué le nez mais belle bouche citronnée/briochée assez ample. Longueur fort acceptable pour un mousseux de ce prix.
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5/26/2011 - BodegaDan wrote: 87 Points
Good bubbly
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5/10/2011 - amateurwino wrote:
Consistent with prior vintages, good value for the price.
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5/2/2011 - pdemaio wrote: 88 Points
acids were quite out of balance. These seem to have a lot of variation. Hopefully the next one will be similar to previous better bottles I've had.
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4/29/2011 - leighrichman Likes this wine: 88 Points
Opened on the first warm spring day for all to enjoy. So many people and children around that I didn't get much of a chance to contemplate this one. Though it didn't leave a deep impression it was perfect for everyone and had us all coming back for more.
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4/28/2011 - Rustyboy wrote: 82 Points
Slight lemon to start but a little sweet for brut. Nice apple during the finish that tapered off to good mineral in the end. Would purchase more given the price.
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4/24/2011 - schnittle wrote:
Happy Easter!
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4/8/2011 - ckinv368 wrote: 88 Points
Drunk with dinner at Watel's Bistro in Dallas, TX with duck and pork, and veal sweetbreads. Significant notes of mineral. Very dry, with very dark fruits fading away with little bite. Relatively mild acidity. Bubbles don't last particularly long in the chilled bottle or glass. Paired well with dinner, and surprisingly with a pipe after dinner.
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4/8/2011 - monotone Likes this wine: 89 Points
Interesting aromas of lemon bread dough with higher tones of apples, citrus, citrus, toasted nuts. Good mouthfeel, although bubbles feel like they they could be more integrated. Mineral, dry finish that fades neatly. Enjoyable and festive.
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4/3/2011 - xtrmjoe wrote: 91 Points
My system (nose mouth finish) /++, drank over 2 days. YUM just as good as the 750 with just a touch more body and complexity. Great QPR for large format.
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3/31/2011 - mcnfarmer wrote: 88 Points
terrific value!
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2/26/2011 - BlindontheVine01 wrote:
Drank with Mom & Dad 1st Visit to the New Home
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2/19/2011 - suzanna9452000 wrote: 89 Points
Consistent with previous note. Nice biscuit on the nose, citrus and a bit of almond in the mouth, apple on the finish. Great any-night sparkler at around $16.
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2/13/2011 - sleepyhaus wrote:
My first time with this wine. While it lacks the precision or depth of most notable champagnes, it is still remarkably fresh, lively, and generally solid for the price. I paid $20 and at that price I find the relative value a bit marginal in that I can order a lot of grower champagne for about 25. But in my local market nothing like that is available for less than 40-50, so this is a good go-to. Even so, if I could find it closer to 15 I would buy a lot I think as I wouldn't mind having this around at all.
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2/4/2011 - hoservin wrote: 89 Points
Light straw color, with nice effervescence. Green apple aroma is dominant with lemon and vanilla integrated. Green apple, pear, lemon, and melba toast on the palate. A fruity mid-palate with a long crisp finish, but I would have enjoyed a touch more acidic bite. Paired well with fried shrimp. Enjoyed this bottle ... a very good QPR for a Brut sparkling wine.
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2/3/2011 - vantran7631 wrote: 88 Points
Clear refreshing crisp taste. Excellent for the price.
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1/27/2011 - plitton wrote: 85 Points
I recalled this being wonderful and a great value. I drank this post-Steelers AFC win and was very disappointed. It was too sweet and sloppy. I'll pass on this as Holiday gifts next year.
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1/23/2011 - fingers wrote: 87 Points
Very light straw color with a light, steady stream of bubbles. The nose is a little stingy and shows some flour, peanut butter, and lemon drop candy. The mousse is very lively on the palate with a good creaminess. Lighter and more delicate in body with some nice banana bread notes in medium length finish. Could be better several months down the road. Dgorg't PB903 4+10+16+7 = 87
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1/11/2011 - pdemaio wrote: 90 Points
great little deal, not the most straight forward, though eleghant
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1/11/2011 - DollarMenunaire wrote: 90 Points
Wonderful out of magnum... textured and lively.
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1/10/2011 - twelch wrote: 88 Points
No formal notes but a decent drink at the price.
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1/2/2011 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points
Always a classy sparkler. Very bright with citrus notes, hint of yeast, and a touch of berry in there for good measure. Creamy fine bubbles, high acidity, and a good finish make this a classic sparkler on its own or with sushi or calamari.
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1/2/2011 - vinodolphin wrote: 88 Points
Not a WOW but enjoyed by all. I would buy again.
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1/2/2011 - Bro wrote: 90 Points
Aussi bon qu'hier, un achat à renouveler ...
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1/2/2011 - clarksmr wrote: 89 Points
Color: straw. Nose: rather closed. Lightly toasted. Taste: lemon, melon, toast. Very fruity, acidic. More fruit and some nuttiness on the finish. Bubbles are a little large. Not especially complex, but good length.
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1/1/2011 - Bro wrote: 90 Points
Rafraîchissant, de fines bulles, a magnifiquement accompagné le cevice de pétoncles. Il s'agit d'un rapport qualité prix tout à fait exceptionnel ...
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1/1/2011 - aagrawal wrote: 83 Points
Drinkable, but generic with little flavor.
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1/1/2011 - Cabfrancophile wrote:
Less doughy than the last bottle. Lemon curd. Fine mousse with fresh acidity and a good body. Citrus fruit-driven finish. Definitely feels like a restrained CA Chard as a sparkler--I like it. Probably will be my go-to CA sparkler given price point and enjoyment of its style. More enjoyable than the Mirabelle Brut Rose for X-mas which seemed a bit overly yeasty and lacking depth despite acidity.
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1/1/2011 - Klkutch wrote:
Yuk
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12/31/2010 - ardria wrote: 88 Points
lemon, pink grapefruit, brioche - good and quite drinkable - great price!
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12/31/2010 - caliban_6 wrote: 89 Points
Not a big white wine fan but figured I would be daring on New Years Eve and try some Sparkling White. Most reasonably priced Brut I could find after a weeks worth of research. As whites go, it is not bad and my wife likes it. Scoring it with the mean so as not to throw the average in either direction. A good purchase if you are looking for a Brut.
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12/30/2010 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points
Dough, lemon, mineral, hay and spice. Good acidity and for under $20 recommended.
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12/27/2010 - dk824 wrote: 88 Points
nice
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12/27/2010 - kiwirevo wrote: 92 Points
From having many overly fruity New Zealand bubbles, this was a great change, will definitely get again
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12/21/2010 - danski wrote: 83 Points
metallic aftertaste. too many large bubbles on initial pour. "meh".
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12/10/2010 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points
A bunch of Champagne & Sparkling Wines (Random): This is a nice sparkling wine that is as good as many N.V. Champagnes especially for the money. Lemon, dough, golden apples and minerals on the nose and palate. A clean and refreshing finish.
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12/7/2010 - Bascombe wrote: 88 Points
Good solid bubbly
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12/4/2010 - knurdami wrote: 90 Points
Great California "Champagne"! Great acid, flavors, and subtle yeast aroma and flavor. Well done!
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12/2/2010 - timewithwine wrote:
With (beef) hamburgers from the Grocery while watching Santa Claus comes to town. (I did notice that the wine seemed coarser than in the past. Very lively mousse, excellent bead and very yeasty nose.)
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11/28/2010 - Greg_O wrote: 90 Points
excellent!
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11/28/2010 - nietzschephilosopher wrote: 89 Points
Simple delicious bubbly. Nothing more (not that complex) and nothing less (well balanced with good acidity and yeastiness)
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11/27/2010 - Colia wrote:
Clean, correct, toasty and yeasty and food friendly. In a world of really expensive bubbly, this is the benchmark value.
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11/25/2010 - FLI Likes this wine: 88 Points
Great value.
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11/20/2010 - cos82 wrote: 88 Points
3rd bottle drunk recenty. Not as good as the second, but better than the first. Pale straw yellow. No nose as such. Nice mousse and bead. Brioche and bread on the palate with a hint of lemon. Needed a tad more acidity to be as good as the second bottle. Very nice qpr and champagne substitute. Wouldn't hesitate to purchase again.
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11/17/2010 - ScottGoodwin Likes this wine:
Very yeasty. Saw dust. Apple. Pear. Lots of citrus. Very tangy acidity. Big mousse. Hints of orange peel.
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11/12/2010 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 89 Points
Vibrant nose with lemon, shells, dried pinneapple and chalk. On the palate crisp acidity along with a nice balance of minerals and fruit. Medium finish and really well done. The best Roederer Estate N.V. I have ever tasted.
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11/6/2010 - cos82 wrote: 90 Points
No nose to speak of, but nice mousse and bead. Pale straw yellow. Delicious on the palate. Bread, yeast, and apple on a nice balanced palate. Perfect acidity-mouth watering. Enjoyed by me with snail/garlic appetizer and by 3 others at the table. Much better than prior bottle tried 6 months ago where acidity was missing. Fine QPR at $21 in PA. Several $$ less expensive in non-ripoff states. My friend at the table said he was going out the next day to buy some.
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10/24/2010 - indiscriminate palate wrote:
WSET II; 10/23/2010-10/24/2010 (Portland, ME): Very pale lemon color. Medium-intensity nose of red apple, orange, drop of honey. Medium-bodied, low acid. Palate of yellow and red apples, sweet and tart. Medium finish. Good+.
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10/24/2010 - Adam T 12 wrote: 88 Points
I don't have a lot to add to prior reviews. Not enough fruit for me, but that could reflect maturity.
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10/11/2010 - dwaynelm wrote: 88 Points
Lemon, toast, vanilla, long finish. Good acidity and balance.
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10/11/2010 - z_willus_d wrote: 88 Points
Purchased for $25 at Foodland in Kauai, HI. This edged a notch or two above the N.V. Gloria Ferrer Brut that I've been drinking here lately. The nose had some depth to it, coming across both spritzy and citrus like as well as cheesy/doughy (yeasty). On the palate, this was light, medium bodied hinting at sweet, spiced apple (but fully dry) and pulpy pear. This had a nutty quality to it that was, again, similar to the smell/flavor of melting gruyere cheese over crusty, toasted homemade bread. The finish was clean and showed good length with fruit acid and traces of slate mineral. This base-level sparkler from A.V. shows the quality of fruit grown from that Appellation, even at the lowest tiers. 88+ pts.
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10/10/2010 - jrobs7777 wrote:
No new notes. Consistent. See 4/24/2010 note.
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10/9/2010 - KeithAkers wrote: 88 Points
nose: nice clean and crisp nose of lemons, white fruits, bits of citrus, green apples and a touch of doughy tones as well. There is good focus to the nose with decent depth
taste: fresh and lively medium feel with medium acidity along with tones of green apples, citrus, dough, and bits of lemons
overall: an excellent go to bubbly in a pinch. Has a real attractive freshness to it that is also nice and refreshing on the palate
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10/9/2010 - paulmase wrote: 90 Points
Baked apple, toast, & yeast on the palate with nice acidity that is subtle. Bone dry and a good value sparkler 90pts .
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9/18/2010 - Cabfrancophile wrote:
Yeasty, bready nose. Decent finesse to the mousse. Full bodied mouth feel, some toasty oak in there. Good, definitely seems like a CA Chard as a sparkler on some level. Acidity is not too sharp, fruit is there, but secondary characteristics seem to be more prominent.
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9/10/2010 - drdebs wrote: 89 Points
Similar to previous notes, with aromas and flavors of apple, hazelnut, and toast.
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8/29/2010 - tooch wrote: 87 Points
1981 Bordeaux (Bethesda, MD): Nice and acidic, with zesty aromas of toast and lemon curd.
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8/27/2010 - suzanna9452000 wrote: 89 Points
Pale straw color in the glass with fine-to-medium sized bubbles. Lovely yeasty bread note on the nose. Nice and dry, with some almond coming through the gentle citrus flavor profile. A bargain of a sparkler at under $20.
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8/15/2010 - SonomaWilliam wrote:
Gifted
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8/14/2010 - bubbachumps wrote: 87 Points
Similiar to last note.
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8/8/2010 - cafeweston wrote: 90 Points
Drank with Matt & Julie.
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7/30/2010 - europat55 wrote: 84 Points
Refreshing Summer Wines (Our House, CA): Light golden yellow. Not much aroma. Apples and yeast on the palate. Little or no acidic finish for my taste. A good refreshing summer sparkling wine.
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7/25/2010 - jbrater wrote: 87 Points
great bubbles, a touch of apple, nice finish. tasty. great QPR at $20.
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7/25/2010 - BigTarheel wrote: 89 Points
Tart fruit and hints of toast/cream ... coming into its own. Good!
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7/17/2010 - JosephJFK wrote: 92 Points
Extraordinary. Baked apple, with a wonderful richness. Slight berry notes?
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7/4/2010 - robtzach wrote: 85 Points
Good value. Green apples and yeast. Little or no acidic finish for my taste.
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7/3/2010 - jonysan wrote: 84 Points
Not much aroma. Lots of toast and yeast buried what little fruit there was. Nice fine bubbles went on and on. Lacked acidity. Okay sparkler, but not the style I prefer. Others in our group liked it tho.
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5/12/2010 - cos82 wrote: 86 Points
Heard that Roederer was the best of the French Champagne houses producing a sparkling wine in CA. Bought a few bottles for a party and this was a leftover. Wanted to try one, since at the party I stuck to the one Bollinger I popped (yum). Straw yellow. No real nose to speak of. Big mousse with tiny bubbles throughout 2 pours that lessened over time. Apples and yeast on the palate. Good to slightly very good with decent QPR for a party wine. Lacking the acidity needed to give real refreshment and punch.
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5/10/2010 - Mrbuzz Likes this wine:
Mother's Day mimosa's.
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4/24/2010 - jrobs7777 wrote: 89 Points
Particularly good on this night. Bright juicy red apple dominates initially. Lovely bubbles. This had nice development, with some cream and spice. Quite nice.
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4/17/2010 - mmurry wrote: 89 Points
Sparklers and Pinot (Farpointe Cellar): The nose had nuts and pear, some spice, and just a touch of yeast. The palate was crisp and clean, with very nice acidity. It had pear, bread, spice, and a nice nutty finish.
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4/14/2010 - TheWinedown wrote: 85 Points
My second bottle of this. Really let down from the first time. Had very little nose. Tastes of mostly just green apple with little else. Just no depth and short finish. I scored the prervious bottle 92, but I just can't do it this time.
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4/11/2010 - Rossodio wrote: 85 Points
Simple American sparkler, decent yeasty and sour apple notes... nothing special though. You'll get more bang for your buck from a good cava.
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4/11/2010 - vino vidi vici wrote: 90 Points
Man, this stuff is good. For $17.99 it's an awesome sparkling wine that is sure to make anyone happy - even my picky wife. A wine you can open on a Tuesday night and make it the best Tuesday ever. Great with food. Love it.
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4/10/2010 - sunalsorises wrote: 85 Points
Had Champagne like mouthfeel. Good fruit but the finish was off. Not a food friendly wine. At $18 pricier than other CA sparklers but cheaper than Champagne. Personally rather pay more and drink Champagne or pay less and drink other sparklers.
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4/3/2010 - Wink wrote: 90 Points
Light golden yellow. Nose of apple, pear, yeast. Fine effervescence. Palate of apple, lemon peal, and vibrant acidity. Nice length. After the enticing nose, the palate was a little bit of a let down. Excellent QPR!
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3/27/2010 - Wink wrote: 90 Points
Light straw. Fine bubbles. Nose of yeast, apple, and citrus. Racy palate with tasty fruit, refreshing acidity, and very good length.
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3/26/2010 - mwrobel wrote: 87 Points
Nice toast up front, a little sour in the finish. All in all, not bad.
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3/19/2010 - FLI wrote: 85 Points
Serviceable
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3/14/2010 - cassel wrote: 82 Points
This bottle lacked normal toast and yeast. Not a bad bottle just missing most of the important components. Surprised as haven't had any bottle variation in the past.
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3/11/2010 - cgrimes Likes this wine: 88 Points
NSFOW March 2010--An Intimate Evening (The Grapevine, Salem, MA): Golden color. Nice mousse. Nose floral with white fruits. Palate similar with pear, apple, slight melon, some minerality, medium acidity. Very refreshing.
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3/1/2010 - BigTarheel wrote: 90 Points
Nice toasty brut-style sparkler. The acidity is still quite high and this could use some time in the bottle
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2/28/2010 - Tim Heaton wrote:
Consistent notes. Fine, racy bubbles give way to lemon-lime spritz, lively acids and just the right amount of (brut) mouthfeel. Great value for the $16 I paid. Drink thru 2013.
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2/26/2010 - jrobs7777 wrote: 87 Points
A nice solid sparkling offering for casual occasions. Good value. Palate offers some dough, lemon and citrus nose and a touch of nuttiness. Slightly bitter finish.
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2/26/2010 - cassel wrote: 91 Points
Very consistent. Can always count on the toast and yeasty flavors. Very fine bubbles.
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2/15/2010 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
Plenty of fine, crisp bubbles with a touch of citrus and lemon biscuit on the nose and palate. Missing some of the lees complexity I enjoy, but overall quite nice. Racy acids, moderate finish. Solid value at $18.
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2/14/2010 - cbauer135 wrote: 89 Points
Very good sparkling wine. Some good minerality with lots of carbonation. A lot of cherry and red berries with a sweet citrus finish. Great for the price point.
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2/13/2010 - orkmork wrote: 90 Points
Lush green apples with toasty biscuit notes make for a delicious sparkler. Very pleasant on the nose and palate with a nice finish.
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1/30/2010 - soyhead wrote: 85 Points
nose - almond, cherry, slight bitter, good acidity
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1/26/2010 - DollarMenunaire wrote: 90 Points
The only consistantly good California NV sparkler IMO, and the rest of the pack is far behind. The acidity really sets it apart and the elegant finish builds on the palate. There's no trace of inappropriate California fruitiness on this. Could definitely compare with NV French Champagne at the $40 range if the finish were just a little more assertive after the first sip. I know how good this wine is out of a rested magnum, and I think that the regular bottles hit the market so fast that some short term cellaring might firm up the finish and soften the beads.
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1/9/2010 - cjsadler wrote: 89 Points
One of the best CA sparklers.
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1/6/2010 - familydoc wrote: 92 Points
Enjoyed this more this time, a little more brut under my belt since then Nose: melon, lime, floral (lilac and rose hips) Taste: strawberry on the finish predominates for me, lime in the mid palate
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1/5/2010 - Cheryl wrote:
First Tuesday NV Small Producers vs Domestic Sparkling Wines: Pale yellow, nose - interesting, complex, yeasty, red candied applie, palate - citrus, sour lemon, mouth puckering, finish - short to medium. No
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1/3/2010 - paul canet wrote: 88 Points
Toujours aussi excellent, et super bon rapport qualité prix
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1/1/2010 - twojcicki wrote: 87 Points
Solid sparkling wine. Yesty, spicey with nice soft bubbles. Very good wine for the money.
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1/1/2010 - Jeffroag wrote: 89 Points
Not dry, fruity nose, crisp
Not overly bubbly :)
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1/1/2010 - cab wrote:
This was tart. Lemony, with maybe some unripe pears. OK, but not something I need to seek out again.
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1/1/2010 - VinnyB wrote: 80 Points
Not bad as first bottle of night.
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1/1/2010 - DollarMenunaire wrote: 89 Points
July '09 batch. Big-ish beads. Firm acid on palate with a bass note on the finish. Not overly complex, but a great QPR and a standby. Very austere and substantive for California sparkling.
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12/31/2009 - Baron Slick wrote: 90 Points
Light golden hue. Bright and lively notes of green apples, pears, citrus, and touches of yeast and almonds. Crisp mouthfeel, fine bead, sprite mousse, and refreshing acidity.
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12/31/2009 - aaronwine wrote: 91 Points
Agree with the critics on this one at 91 pts. Roederer is my favorite CA sparkling wine. A couple of weeks ago I had Roederer champagne and I prefer the Anderson Valley as it is slightly more acidic and less sweet.
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12/28/2009 - KevinMc wrote: 84 Points
Good but not impressive. The nose was dominated by apples. Very dry with fairly typical sparkling flavours. My guess is that it is overpriced.
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12/27/2009 - signotim wrote: 90 Points
consistently Excellent. enjoyed with Aud and Jer on their 55th anniversary.
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12/25/2009 - timewithwine wrote:
Another onebites the dust for the good cause of Christmas celebration. With DDB & BBH.
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12/25/2009 - jmull wrote: 91 Points
A big hit on Christmas night. This offers very Champagne-like toast and bread-dough aspects, in addition to vibrant fruit. It's the rare Champagne House-backed California wine that actually gives you a sense of the holding cos.' pedigree. Would definitely repurchase. 91.
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12/25/2009 - jrobs7777 wrote: 87 Points
Consistent quality. Nice bubbles. Crisp. Green apple. Not too complex, and lacking in finish, but a good value.
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12/25/2009 - Marc Hagle wrote: 96 Points
All enjoyed. Better than Gran Dame
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12/24/2009 - ScottGoodwin wrote: 88 Points
Spiced apple pie with the crust. Shortish finish but nice. And definitely stood up to the much more expensive Veuve it was served with.
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12/24/2009 - jeff nowak wrote:
completely forgettable, but not offensive. mild dough. still, it was better than the over the hill tat i brought
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12/21/2009 - TOTOM wrote: 88 Points
Yellow, rough sparkle, citrus, balanced acid, a little sweet after taste in the mouth.
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12/13/2009 - bubbachumps wrote: 88 Points
Very good qpr. Lots of bubbles. Only drawback for me is it wasn't dry enough. Had a touch of sweetness, but is sure to please many novice wine drinkers.
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12/12/2009 - mreinitz wrote: 89 Points
A consistently enjoyable anytime champagne.
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12/5/2009 - jeff nowak wrote:
medium body, apple/pear, weird finish, metallic.
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12/5/2009 - kstoddard wrote: 86 Points
Bubbly Blow-Out (Sportsman's): Apple, lemon and lime. Rich citrus finish. Sweet.
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12/5/2009 - Zinlady wrote: 88 Points
Had this wine at RWS event as second sparkling aperitif. Nice - had lots of bubbles, very yeasty. Good finish.
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12/3/2009 - timewithwine wrote:
This hasn’t changed much from last year. The effervescence has backed down a bit, the acidity has softened, but the mousse is lively and generous while the profile offers baked apple, lemon zest, toast and yeast. A delight to open anytime. 12% alc. With burgers and fries from Five Guys as we watched Rudolph the RNR (a family tradition). Recommended.
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12/3/2009 - amateurwino wrote: 90 Points
Good, with a bit of honey on the palate. Notable QPR that stood up well to the French in this Champagne mega-tasting
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11/28/2009 - thalver wrote: 89 Points
this bottle has been laying down for 3 years.....expressive, yeasty nose..moderate finish...I do like the way this wine rounds out with some time in the bottle
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11/26/2009 - schnittle wrote: 88 Points
yummy. ad witH salad before T-day dinner. LigHt, yeasty. Tiny Bubbles. Good toast flavor. a perfect every day Campagne to go witH tHe first course!
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11/21/2009 - FLI wrote: 88 Points
A consistent winner. Though it lacks some of the complexity of an upper level champagne, this wine shows balance, crispness, and food friendliness, while being very drinkable.
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11/20/2009 - Mrbuzz wrote: 93 Points
From the 11-09 batch...seems richer, less bubbles, nice citrus, apples and minerals....very tasty!
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11/13/2009 - BrandrB wrote: 84 Points
Good. One year of age since purchase. Light golden color. Excellent small bubbles, persistent mousse. Ripe apple nose. Apple and lemon doughy flavors. Significant acidity. Medium-short finish. Decent value under $20, also quite mixable without weighing too heavily on the conscience.
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11/8/2009 - shaneajohnson wrote: 86 Points
No formal notes. Subjectively about an 86 or so.
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10/27/2009 - ews3 wrote: 87 Points
Zachys Fall 2009 Food & Wine Extravaganza (The Lighthouse at Pier Sixty (NYC)): fruity apple notes.
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10/26/2009 - philhamelin wrote:
sans nul doute la plus droite et la plus intègre des cuvées du genre aux États-Unis. C'est tracé avec précision, style et réalisme, dans l'esprit des bulles champenoises, avec ce surcroît de vitalité et de continuité qui garde le palais libre et bien propre après boire. Beignets au crabe?
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10/26/2009 - pgm wrote: 87 Points
Nice for brunch. Not particularly distinctive, but a nice simple sparklers, fairly priced.
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10/14/2009 - jeff nowak wrote: 86 Points
i must admit i didn't hold much anticipation for a great wine when i opened this, but happily, it did prove to be a pleasant enough quaffer/potentially good mixer. no disgorgement info. marred by some lower acid/sweetness, but not tart, there is a decent level of complexity in the fruit for the price. you can do a lot worse than this.
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10/10/2009 - isaacjamesbaker wrote:
A Week in Mendocino; 10/6/2009-10/11/2009: this nonvintage blend was good for $20. it had a biscuity nose. the palate is zesty and shows green apple and lemon zest flavors. quite intense.
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10/10/2009 - huevosconvino wrote:
Not worth it whatsoever.
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10/5/2009 - hutch wrote: 88 Points
Clean, bright, so easy to drink. Faboulous stuff, considering the price. 88-89
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10/4/2009 - unrelenting wrote: 89 Points
at winery, slightly sweet with 1% residual sugar and long finish. medium-sized bubbles, decent complexity.
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9/22/2009 - *Vine* wrote: 89 Points
Popped and poured. Medium-light to light, yellow-gold hue. Fresh aromas of gala apples, stone fruits, a touch of citrus, and just a hint of toast. Medium-light body. On the palate the fruit really shines, with fresh apples, a touch of pear, and more hints of citrus and yeast along with a slight mineral note. Above average acidity keeps this racy in the mouth. Moderate finish. Always a great sparkling wine and is certainly still the best available for less than $20.
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6/26/2009 - dhammer53 wrote: 90 Points
My friend Howie brought this to dinner. It's a nice champagne for the money. Good QPR. A little sweetness, loaded with bubbles. It's also my house champagne.
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6/25/2009 - Partenaire wrote: 85 Points
Prise de mousse moyenne, bulles assez fines et persistentes. Nez de brioche grillée, de miel et quelque chose d'acide (lime, citron?). En bouche, les notes suivent, mais il me semble manquer de vinosité à l'heure actuelle. À réouvrir dans 1 an. Il semble avoir un beau potentiel.
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6/19/2009 - schnittle wrote: 90 Points
had w/ CT forum recommendation with the chicken/potatoe over arugla and mustard vinagerette salad. Great pairing. Only $21 at Safeway. Getting more. A great food wine. Light. Tight bubbles. Yeasty, toasty and some apple flavors.
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6/13/2009 - Terroirist wrote:
Good QPR @ 17 bucks - will try again.
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6/7/2009 - TannicBeast wrote: 90 Points
12% alc.
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6/3/2009 - Vinacull wrote: 85 Points
HMK-10. Golden yellow color of medium depth, medium size bubbles. Initial nose pleasant with pear, golden apple, and some yeasty bread. After 1.5 hrs the nose was more toward sweat than anything - even with a fresh pour. On the palate baked pear, rich nuts, and toast, showing some interesting characteristics of a blend. Acidity medium-minus, finish medium-plus with aforementioned fruits and nuts. If there is such a thing as a more savory sparkling wine, this is it. Delicious and easily drinkable for its flavors, but less attractive if you're looking for higher acid and brighter fruit. Excellent value at under 19. I would buy again if the occasion or food pairing was right.
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5/30/2009 - soyhead wrote: 88 Points
light yeasty doughy nose. mouth light citrus. good effort.
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5/19/2009 - biggwater wrote: 95 Points
purchased at the winery in 2008. perfect sparkler in this price point and challenges $30-40 models
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4/12/2009 - the godfather wrote: 82 Points
Did not do it for me
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4/4/2009 - ews3 wrote: 88 Points
Burgundy Tasting (Philadelphia): simple fruit driven sparkling wine. green apple, strawberry, a hint of minerality.
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4/4/2009 - jrobs7777 wrote: 87 Points
A Sampling Of Burgundy: Pale color. Nice and crisp. Green apple, some subtle strawberry and dough. Lingering finish. Very nice QPR.
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3/28/2009 - thalver wrote: 89 Points
I'm always pleasantly surprised at how much better this wine shows after a year and a half in the cellar. nice yeasty nose..the mid palate and shortish finish don't quite live up to the promise of the nose
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3/23/2009 - winesteaksushi wrote: 87 Points
Color: pale straw yellow. Smell: Lime and kiwi, some minerals. Taste: big acidity greets the tongue, just a hint of sweetness, fruit is very bright, lemony,green apple, finish is toasty and warm. excellent value, pairs well with food for a great appetizer.
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3/15/2009 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points
Wine House Advanced: Beaut., bright, citrus, yeasty, minerals, grt a’s, aperitif wine; green apple, searing, but nice.
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3/13/2009 - JohnnyBark wrote: 88 Points
This champagne is so cheap, how can you go wrong. It can fill the shoes of a $30 grower champagne, but half the cost. Light and refreshing, apple and citrus, not a lot of yeast qualities, but fun to drink never the less.
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2/27/2009 - jrobs7777 wrote: 88 Points
No new notes -- high quality sparkling wine with great price.
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1/31/2009 - KC Lawyer wrote: 88 Points
A little fruit forward yet still dry, very smooth; had with lobster starter at dinner party Holtsclaw, Tripp, Angotti
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1/10/2009 - Matt T wrote: 87 Points
Not much of a nose, but this explodes in the mouth with heavy citrus notes. Good balance and fairly refined. An easy drinking sparkling wine.
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12/31/2008 - ews3 wrote: 89 Points
Strawberry, ripe pear, red apple, wet dough, enjoyable. New World?
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12/31/2008 - jrobs7777 wrote: 88 Points
Blind Champagne/Sparkling Tasting: Great QPR at approx. $20. Nose had initial aroma of ammonia and rubber, but that quickly blew off to reveal and nutty and mild nose. Good nuttiness on the mid-palate. A crisp and fruity wine that was consistent with the Pinot Noir dominant profile. Basic and simple but very affordable and something to keep in stock.
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12/26/2008 - gabereilly wrote: 89 Points
Good value. Bone dry. Tropical fruit and citrus. A dash of yeast and, dare I say, mushrooms.
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12/21/2008 - tanglenet wrote:
Purchased off the list at Lalime's in Berkeley. While the effervescence was clean and fresh, there was a sweetness of lemon lime which vaguely reminded me of 7Up that was off putting. The finish was dry and somewhat sour with a citrus twist. Fair.
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12/20/2008 - hutch wrote: 88 Points
Ripe, but with great acidity. Clean and crisp. Very good sub for champagne at only $20.
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12/20/2008 - wombat wrote: 87 Points
Color: yellow-green (a bit darker than other Roederer whites)
Bouquet: citrus
Flavor: tart lemon/lime dominates with a hint biscquit. Long finish.
Comment: Good finish. Less minerally than Scharffenberger with a more restrained nose. Good value. ¥3600
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12/17/2008 - gutt22 wrote:
12.0% alcohol. Strikingly light color, just a tinge of yellow to it. Appealing bouquet of tart apple, citrus, and yeast. Lively, refreshing, and elegant in the mouth. Plenty of fruit, wonderful acidity. Nice tart finish. Tasty and very drinkable wine, if uncomplicated. B+
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12/12/2008 - Claudio161 wrote: 83 Points
Binny's Champagne Seminar (Highland Park, IL): Sight: Pale champagne color.
Nose: Acidic, yeasty, tart apple skins, minor hints of perfume.
Palate: Not overly complex. Might peg this for a good wedding champagne or other applications where industrial champagne is required while still trying to maintain some semblence of elegance. Taste is also dry and acidic. Alum comes to mind. Not much fruit and some heat components as well.
Overall: It won't find its way into my cellar any time soon. Good champagne for moments when you don't care. 83 points.
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12/12/2008 - KeithAkers wrote: 86 Points
nose: light and lean nose of green apples, citrus tones, breads, and yeasty tones. Decent depth with a straightforward quality to it, but this wasn't doing it for me like it normally does
taste: good light feel, but lacking depth with lemons, green apples, citrusy tones, and a nice amount of bread. Well put together, but again, it just doesn't have that verve to it that has made me enjoy it a lot in the past
overall: very nice and easy. This disgorgement is lacking the depth and focus that I've gotten from Roederer Estate bruts in the past. There isn't that screaming of good chardonnay that it normally brings, it still has a nice citrusy attack, but lacks a bit on the finish
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12/11/2008 - BillB656 wrote:
Very aggressive and brightly acidic at first mellowing over time to being dominated by dense green apple and a bit of red fruit flavors. The balance improves nicely as well resulting in a very nice domestic sparkler.
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12/3/2008 - timewithwine wrote:
As I eased the cork out of the bottle it hissed a perfume of apple, baked apple and yeast. The mousse is lively and generous. This particular case was purchased a year ago. (If anyone knows how to decipher the number on the bottom of the back label, please let me know.) Loads of baked apple on the palate with lemon zest, buttered toast and a follow up of yeasty goodness. Geez, this sparkler most always delivers and it did in spades tonight. 12% alc. With burgers and fries from Five Guys as we watched Rudolph the RNR (a family tradition). Recommended.
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11/29/2008 - Partenaire wrote: 86 Points
Belle prise de mousse assez abondante, nez assez net de brioche, de fruits, toasté et probablement d'autres nuances que je n'ai pu déceler. En bouche, les saveurs suivent le nez et persistent très longuement. Sa dominante est assez clairement acide (je dirais même trop acide). Je suis d'avis que 2 années de cave lui permettraient de se détendre, de devenir plus crémeux et brioché. Peut-être serait-on alors en présence d'un mousseux qui se rapproche d'un Charles Heidsieck? Le temps me le dira. De toute façon, même dans son état actuel, il vaut ses 28,30$ pour un mousseux.
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11/28/2008 - Magnolian wrote: 86 Points
Used to be one of my favorite sparkler values, but either it has changed or my tastes have moved on. Acid, bubbles, citrus, but not enough fruit to keep me interested.
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11/27/2008 - Sijan wrote: 91 Points
Continues to be a great sparkler. This bottle seemed a little better than normal. Great QPR.
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11/24/2008 - GolferChris wrote: 90 Points
Consistent quality and overall good value. Rich and creamy mouthfeel with well structured bubbles and citrus and yeast on the finish.
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11/18/2008 - gdbarton1@gmail.com wrote:
Clear, light golden, active small bubbles. Yeasty, sweet green apple nose. Fruity, semi sweet green apples, tart finish. No complexity, sweet green apples and that’s it.
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11/14/2008 - mreinitz wrote: 89 Points
Still a great deal.
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11/11/2008 - tourette wrote: 89 Points
Really nice and tasty.
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11/7/2008 - beezer6 wrote: 89 Points
Binny's HP California Wine Night w/ Jill (Binny's Highland Park): Binny's HP California Wine Night w/ Jill.
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11/5/2008 - topher18 wrote:
No detailed notes. Crisp and dry. Modest finish. Nice, and I would buy it again.
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10/11/2008 - soyhead wrote: 88 Points
nose - light citrus
mouth -toasty, nutty
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10/7/2008 - jamscreator wrote: 88 Points
Yeast and green apple upfront. Lots of limon and a bit of lime on the back end. Great lingering finish and quite tasty!
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10/7/2008 - loriannkru wrote: 88 Points
Very dry, one-dimensional (toast), but the one dimension is good. Fine-ish bubbles. Like it - toast and maybe nuts. If I'm looking for just an overally dry toasty sparkler, would turn to this again.
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9/13/2008 - riccodog13 wrote: 88 Points
Lots of yeast and toast that gives way to green apple, lemon peel, orange marmalade and orange blossom on the good length finish. Possesses nice complexity that goes beyond just fruit. Really nice NV and a great value. Drink now-2013. 88 pts.
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9/7/2008 - mreinitz wrote: 89 Points
Every time we drink this we are surprised all over again at what a good sparkler this is for $18.
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9/2/2008 - iphilgoood wrote: 92 Points
Superbe nez de brioche aux raisins et d'apbricots. Impeccable en bouche avec de fines bulles. Belle finale. Très bon!
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8/16/2008 - winelovr2001 wrote: 90 Points
Nicely proportioned, showing green apple and yeast. Great texture and acid.
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8/15/2008 - Paul Lin wrote: 88 Points
Louis Roederer Tasting (Wine Pavilion - Lake Forest, CA): Pleasant aromas of honey, brioche, and green apple. The palate lacks concentration and depth, but the wine does show nice pear fruit and a smoky minerality. The finish is rather light.
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6/15/2008 - drdebs wrote: 90 Points
This really is good, and amazing value for the price. Pale straw in color, abundant mousse, small bead. Aromas of brioche and meyer lemon. Palate of apples, toast, and a firm, nutty edge. Just terrific.
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6/13/2008 - gerdesjohn wrote: 88 Points
Delicious
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5/28/2008 - shapsplace wrote: 91 Points
This Sparking Wine is very yeasty and has an abundance of citrus fruit on the nose and palate. Almost perfectly balanced from what I can recall :)
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5/3/2008 - cassel wrote: 90 Points
Mineral notes and citrusy.
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5/2/2008 - wino_tim wrote: 87 Points
On the lighter, sweeter side, this offers a lot of green apple, citrus and biscuts notes. In the mouth its round, but still sharp enough to pair well with ligther fish dishes, finishing nicely with flavors of baked apples and toffee.
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4/24/2008 - wineismylife wrote: 88 Points
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Tasted April 24, 2008. No formal tasting note. Ordered as part of the tasting menu at Alinea in Chicago. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with moderate to heavy beading. Yellow fruits with crisp acidity on the palate. Drink over the short term. Decent QPR if purchased at a good price.
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3/15/2008 - familydoc wrote:
Can't rate, don't have enough sparkling experience. Nose: cantelope and strawberries, others called it sweet apples Taste: dry with a nice mouthfeel, a bit of toast and ripe fruit with a hint of lemon-citris on the finish, improved after warming and the bubbles toning done, which may just be a sign that I'm not that keen on brut.
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2/24/2008 - Sijan wrote: 90 Points
I continue to think this is one of the best - and most reliable - values in sparkling wine. This is the equal of most NV brut champagnes (and better than quite a few) - rich with nice yeasty, biscuity notes. Perhaps I like this a little more because it's a little more my style than some of the lighter, more lemony sparklers.
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1/12/2008 - zimmy07 wrote: 87 Points
same as last note, actually more enjoyable this time, but very basic
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1/2/2008 - Foster wrote:
NYE 2007 - nice sparkler at a good price.
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1/2/2008 - signotim wrote: 91 Points
NY Eve party on Rafton. This magnum was a hit.
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1/1/2008 - KillerScaryRawr wrote: 89 Points
nose of pear, yeast, and citrus; nice palate with lime, pear, and apple, crisp acidity.
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12/31/2007 - vinole wrote: 86 Points
Not as good as previous bottles. This one seemed underripe and unbalanced with too much acid and too little fruit. I had been drinking dessert wines, so it may have thrown my palate off, but seemed the same on the second glass.
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12/26/2007 - timewithwine wrote:
Same as usual, but not a match for the Feuillatte Blanc de Blancs. With the Dortons just for fun.
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12/24/2007 - IDoLikePuppy wrote: 85 Points
Green apple throughout. Quite dry with a moderately long, tart finish. Not very complex; somewhat one dimensional. Pretty good, and easy to drink, but definitely not worth the $25 in my opinion. $15 would be more appropriate.
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12/24/2007 - zimmy07 wrote: 86 Points
lemon, apple and a bright crisp mid palate. No real complexity here.
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12/22/2007 - bin905 wrote: 88 Points
Well balanced. Easy to drink. Some character, but relatively subtle.
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12/16/2007 - timewithwine wrote:
Lemon-gold yellow in color, foreshadowing the lemony-citrus of the nose and palate. A bit os almond on the nose and palate comes through on the toasty, medium-leaning-full bodied finish. The attack, however, is a rather crisp, lemony, bright wake up for the palate. For the $17 paid for this, it’s a delightfully satisfying pour. 12% alc. With an easy brunch of scrambled eggs, sausage, toast, and cantaloupe while finishing the tree trimming. Recommended.
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12/13/2007 - Omar Khayyam wrote: 86 Points
classy dry champagne with a lot of fruit but perhaps overly aggressive mousse. real deal and a surprise to me
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12/4/2007 - timewithwine wrote:
Traditional beverage with Rudolph the Red-nosed reindeer! Kick’n as usual.
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12/3/2007 - Skully wrote: 89 Points
Excellent bottle of sparkling wine. A nice blend of smoothness and acidity. Our favorite for this price point.
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12/2/2007 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
Poured at a retailer tasting. 67% Chardonnay and 33% Pinot Noir. Soft apple and yeast notes, rather elegant. Flavors of apple and almond, with nice weight and a creamy texture.
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12/2/2007 - mclancy10006 wrote: 89 Points
Dry and very pleasing with a good amount of toast on the palate.
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12/2/2007 - mclancy10006 wrote:
Solid as always, dry and slight toast taste
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11/22/2007 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points
Bri’s:“ This was very good, plenty of searing citrus lemon, lime, pineapple acidity with light toast notes. Very good apetizer, drank 2 bottles quickly w/cheese: St. Marcelin/Petit Basque, crotin. Mmmm!
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11/17/2007 - spacewrangler wrote: 90 Points
Perennial favorite sparkler. This has nice yeasty/green apple/pear/fig aromas - all butressed by gorgeous fruit and a nice acidic burst. Smooth finish.
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10/19/2007 - timewithwine wrote:
Same as always. Enjoyed with Pat Hofer over oyster spread.
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9/30/2007 - signotim wrote: 90 Points
Very nice sparkler, as always.
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9/16/2007 - Wino Joe wrote: 89 Points
Champagne Tasting - rich citrus nose, taste with a creamy texture with a nutty yeast finish.
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8/15/2007 - drdebs wrote: 89 Points
Anderson Valley Tastings; 8/15/2007-8/16/2007 (Anderson Valley, Mendocino County): Tasted in 750 ml and magnum bottles on same day. The 750: Very lively in the mouth, with aromas and flavors of yellow delicious apples, hazelnut, and toast. Creamy mousse, fine bead. The magnum: tastes very different due to longer time on the lees--much creamier and toastier, a very rich version of the brut in the smaller bottle.
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8/11/2007 - Omar Khayyam wrote: 81 Points
bready and crisp. Airport champagne.
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7/13/2007 - timewithwine wrote:
In honor of Mildred L. Brannock on the evening of her funeral.
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5/1/2007 - GolferChris wrote: 90 Points
Smooth, rich and creamy sparkling wine with a nice, yeasty finish and a bit of citrus.
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4/28/2007 - air guitar & pinot noir wrote: 91 Points
Opened this on a Saturday morning and enjoyed a lovely round or two or three of mimosa's. The sparkling wine was excellent on its own, good flavor and lots of bubbles, It was very delicious and a great start to the day.
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4/28/2007 - Rupert wrote: 88 Points
At L'Ambroisie: big and rich, good balance
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4/10/2007 - dsquierj wrote: 91 Points
Nice sparkling wine. Good mouthfeel, balanced acidity.
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4/8/2007 - Forint wrote: 90 Points
Yeasty and citrus with great finish. Good quality dry sparkler. I have been buying it on sale for 18 at BevMo
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4/6/2007 - Foster wrote:
Enjoyed at home on Sun. April 1 on occasion of Patrick Michael's homecomming. A gift from pround grandpop Bill. Would purchase again.
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2/14/2007 - timewithwine wrote:
Just as it always is - reliably satisfying. With fried oysters.
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1/28/2007 - rwilk_2000 wrote: 85 Points
light and fruity. not very dry. very nice little champagne...
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1/25/2007 - Mrbuzz wrote: 93 Points
Intense and alive bubbles, that pop and melt away(LOVE THAT!). Refreshing green apple, pear fruit...crisp lemon/lime spritz, hazelnut, toast.
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1/4/2007 - jahlove wrote: 87 Points
Great QPR. This would make a nice house sparkler.
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1/1/2007 - dfitzg2 wrote: 89 Points
Excellent for a moderately priced champaign. Nice way to start the year.
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1/1/2007 - strattoncherouny wrote:
Crisp, cleansing bubbly, with green apple, citrus, yeast and bready overtones. Very refreshing finish. Very strong QPR.
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12/31/2006 - Combee1 wrote: 86 Points
Had a bottle 16 months ago that showed better, but no formal notes from that tasting. This bottle displayed a nice head, good acidity, citrus flavors, with a hint of dried toast. Nice dry finish, but lacking the lushness and creaminess of the previous bottle. Whille it faired better than it's counterpart from Mumm's Napa, still just an average to slightly above average sparkler.
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12/28/2006 - Halcyn wrote: 90 Points
Color: Gold.
Nose: Yeast, green apple, hay.
Palate: Crabapple, lychee, good bread, and very nice acidity.
Finish: Mid-long turns almost sweet.
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12/24/2006 - timewithwine wrote:
A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this has become my go to basis sparkler. Against a Feuillatte, this appeared a bit coarser and having a bit less depth. But, at half the price, that’s picking a nit. Light gold in color with a nose of biscuit and lemon cream. Satisfying. Perfect when you want something sparking, but not something to think about. 12% alc. Paired with various spreads (artichoke and smoked salmon), spiced mixed nuts, breads and crackers. With the Dortons one evening and BBH the next (Christmas 2006).
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12/24/2006 - Magnolian wrote: 85 Points
Pale straw hue. Light yeast and pleasant fresh-cut apple on the nose. Palate shows lots of acid and bubbles, tart and angular but short on fruit and complexity. Other bottles I've owned have shown a nice buttery roundedness after a year or two in the cellar, but not this one. Disappointing and not as good as I remembered.
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12/22/2006 - Glenino wrote: 88 Points
wow, delicious. had with our neighbors Barbara and Pete. Love the larger bottle. Rich, a bit creamy, touch of citrus, great acidity. Lobsters would have been appropriate.
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12/21/2006 - spacewrangler wrote: 88 Points
Buttery biscuits and apple nose. Great QPR for $14 at Costco. Nice long creamy finish. Lacking complexity is keeping it from being an outstanding sparkler.
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12/15/2006 - Nanda wrote: 88 Points
Flock Tasting of 1970s Cal Cabs (Chicago, IL): Earth and yeasty notes intermingle with white fruits. Medium bodied. Nice, but lacking vibrancy and freshness to be special.
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12/8/2006 - AllRed wrote: 89 Points
Poured at a retailer tasting. Notes of citrus, almond and apple blossoms. Very nice bead and texture, with lemon peel and biscuit flavors. After tasting this today, there's no doubt that a bottle tasted a week eariler was flawed.
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12/2/2006 - AllRed wrote: flawed
Poured at a retailer tasting. I commented to the person pouring that I thought this was a flawed bottle. There was an extremely odd funky aroma and taste. He contended that this was exactly the style and the way it should be. Tried it a week later at another tasting which confirms for me that this bottle was flawed. You should never be afraid to speak up.
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11/26/2006 - careyd wrote: flawed
Booo! FLAWED. my first hint was the fact that as soon as I completed the sixth twist of the cage the cork flew out taking the cage with it. This bottle was halfway to vinegar, and I suspect heat damage. Returned to store for credit. Will try again with this wine but didn't want to take a chance on anything remaining from the current batch in the store. Oh well...hopefully soon they will restock or I'll find it elsewhere!
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11/23/2006 - wineswiller wrote: 86 Points
Clean, crisp, and citrus. Fine bubbles. Nice finish.
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11/21/2006 - stargazer1995 wrote: 88 Points
drank with Ron and Jennifer very nice for the price had a very nice mouth feel and a lovely color bubbles were a little larger than I remembered
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10/15/2006 - peternelson wrote: 89 Points
Bickel: Pale straw yellow; crisp green apples, lemony, sharp, focused mth, very acidic, fresh, narrow. Tasting crispy wine.
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10/14/2006 - Thilo wrote: 89 Points
Color is medium pale gold. Nose shows lemon, yeast, hint of nut. On the palate, there is a nice chewy component to this lemon-cored, dough-backed satisfying bubbly.
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8/26/2006 - win wrote: 88 Points
Light yellow in color and quite bubbly. Tried immediately after opening and it exploded in my mouth with bubbles. Let relax an hour, and was able to note some honey notes, but not overly complex, yet I liked the crispness. Overall a bit sweet, and at first the bubbles overwhelmed the flavors. 87-89
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8/19/2006 - 5laton wrote: 89 Points
Quite nice. Pleasant citric nose, with decent mousse, refreshingly tart fruit and a lovely crisp, dry mouthfeel. Will buy again.
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8/7/2006 - Big Dog wrote: 89 Points
I nice bubbly on a hot evening. I have never been disapointed by this producer.
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7/24/2006 - sol wrote: 90 Points
Very pleasant nose, little bubbles. High acidity in the mouth, making it versatile for fish and chicken dishes as well as spicy dishes. Consistent as always, a great value in sparkling wine. I'd really like to age this for a bit, but we just keep drinking them!
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7/14/2006 - timewithwine wrote:
Second wine to the Fourny champers to celebrate DD and PM returning from a week away at the beach. Only a glass full, Used for cooking the next day and finished the day after that . Good basic sparkler.
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7/3/2006 - zheem wrote:
As always, a dependable and delicious wine.
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5/29/2006 - sol wrote: 91 Points
Yeasty, buttery, apricot, peach, apple blossoms. Sharp acidity with a creaminess in the mouth. A good finish. Great with sushi.
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5/25/2006 - sprnplr wrote: 89 Points
Although nowhere anything special, a VERY well done sparkler. Drier than I expected, almost as much as a blanc de blanc, but this is a good thing in my eyes. Structure was very solid, but not overpowering. Almost a faint hint of rubber. Great QPR!
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5/20/2006 - mmurry wrote: 88 Points
Cabernet Sauvignon & Champagne (Farpointe Cellar): Pale straw. A wonderful fruity nose of apricot, pear, and apple, with a bit of floral notes. The palate is sweet, with tastes of pear, apple, and stone. A very tasty sparkling wine.
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4/30/2006 - Siggy wrote: 88 Points
Simple and tasty, with notes of green apple and toast.
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3/7/2006 - timewithwine wrote:
Sunday, January 01, 2006 with ham & peanut soup. much like the others in late ’05.
Monday, January 30, 2006 not sure when we had this but gone by this date. I’m sure we enjoyed it.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006 Fairly good concentration of bubbles in a light, toasted golden color. Almond, citrus and ginger on the nose and carrying through on the palate. Good mousse - full but light; very lively. Firm acidity at its core. This is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but I don’t know the mix. 12% alc. With stir-fry on a Tuesday night, just because we could.
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2/10/2006 - AlexRed wrote: 88 Points
nice. great QPR.
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2/4/2006 - raadams wrote: 90 Points
Exhibited a nice balance between citric fruit and toast (a little more toasty than previous bottlings).
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1/29/2006 - AllRed wrote: 89 Points
Mid-winter tasting (Gibby's Wine Den): Yeasty notes, with mineral and tart apple aromas. Sour apple flavor on the palate. $20.95.
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12/31/2005 - AtlantaBill wrote: 87 Points
Nice mineral flavor and snappy acidity. Hints of grapefruit on the finish. Bubbles hold well.
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12/25/2005 - 1800kidney wrote: 88 Points
Christmas in Napa; Mostly Syrahs; 12/23/2005-12/25/2005 (Napa): solid, very enjoyable, great price
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12/25/2005 - DFC wrote: 89 Points
Very nice brunch sparkler, and a great QPR at around $15.
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12/11/2005 - raadams wrote: 90 Points
No notes taken but consistent as always
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12/8/2005 - peternelson wrote: 87 Points
M. Marcel: Light pale yellow; Vinous smell, lite sour apples; lite bread; sharp green apples in mth, tart, sour; very dry, grapefruity;***very razor sharp, long green candy apple finish. My #5/6 just b/c I love lots of acidity!
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12/7/2005 - AllRed wrote: 86 Points
Strong mousse; pale color. Berries, apple and biscuit notes; crisp. Fine bead with citrus and biscuit qualities and bright acidity.
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11/25/2005 - peternelson wrote: 87 Points
Heritage: Light honey nose with citrus; slight angel food; mouth is very citrusy-lemony! Made my cheeks suck in. Not bad, but too acidic.
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11/12/2005 - MBannon wrote: 90 Points
Fine bubbles, light yellow color. Very crisp and appley. Great food wine.
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9/19/2005 - dmatley wrote: 83 Points
almost asaulting citrus on the palate. Too puckery, sour and almost tinny. Not worth the price.
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6/11/2005 - MarkC wrote: 92 Points
This is one of my favorite bubblies - I've probably had 12-15 bottles over the years. This particular bottle has been sitting in the refrigerator for 3+ years, so I'm sure it hasn't aged as it would have had it been in the wine cooler. Nice structure, good acid, sweet, still-vibrant fruit. It does not have the dense, full-body that the DP had, but is a much more approachable wine. Good stuff, especially for $15.
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2/16/2005 - MagnumGourmet wrote:
Very dry. Lots of yeast, and mildly biting mouthfeel. Was nice for a gifted bottle, but would probably choose something smoother for a personal purchase.
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1/29/2005 - koudywino wrote: 85 Points
Based on the tin tongue model, Korbel Brut is better and at a lower price point.
Very bubbly, prefer more subtle bubbles.
But then, we're not experts
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12/31/2004 - bear wrote: 86 Points
We tasted this in comparison to Argyle 1999 Brut. Although this is presumably the most recent NV rendition of the Roederer, it tasted as described by the WS in its 12/2003 review as opposed to its 11/2004 review. It was definitely more on the tart side than the rich and creamy side. Still, a nice sparkling wine and we enjoyed drinking it. Just not as much as some of the Roederer sparklers in the past.
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11/4/2004 - peternelson wrote: 87 Points
Heritage:See Edendale notes!!! Compared with Veuve Cliquot, it was very citrusy and sharp, but still good for what it was.
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10/27/2004 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points
Heritage: Very nice pure white fruit flavors mixed with light angel food cake. Clean, correct, a very good sparkler.
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2/14/2003 - peternelson wrote: 85 Points
Edendale: Lots of citrus flavors, lemon, sharp acids, I could not finish. But saturated.
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1/1/2003 - bacchus wrote: 89 Points
this product used to be a standby bubbly for me and i have enjoyed many "off-system" bottles. reviewing spectator notes, i see that they tended to be most successful in the mid 1990's which corresponds with my tasting experience. i also gravitated away from this product as the price was increased.
i do not have a strong recollection of this bottle. my general impression is that in later years the quality may have declined somewhat as the price increased, thus forcing my attention elsewhere.
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8/24/2001 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 84 Points
Straw yellow. Somewhat slow bead (possibly due to the lack of basilar etching in the Hyatt Hotel Champagne flute). Medium-sized bubbles. Moderately intense nose showing primarily citrus aromas coupled with yeast. Light to medium-bodied, with crisp acidity on the palate. The flavors show predominantly lemon, honey and creamy yeast. Medium, crisp finish.
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11/29/1995 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 89 Points
8 Champagnes Tasted for the Holiday Season (Lafayette, Ca.): Nice bubbles and mousse, nose of perfume, rich fruit, on the palate, opens nicely, straw taste, simple taste, nice, rich fruit, touch too acidic for me tonight, very sweet tasting at the end of the tasting, medium finish. My #6 of 8 and Group #7. $12.97.
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11/1/1995 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 85 Points
7 Nonvintage Champagnes (Walnut Creek, Ca.): Largest mousse of the night, tiny bubbles, very creamy, more body, lovely finish. My #1 and Group #3.
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11/10/1994 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 89 Points
Champagne Tasting (Lafayette, Ca.): Good mousse, tiny bubbles, lots of tiny bubbles, nice, rich, unusual straw taste, sweet fruit, good acid on the finish.
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11/4/1993 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 86 Points
7 Inexpensive Champagnes (Lafayette, Ca.): Lots of tiny bubbles formed a mousse, textbook chardonnay character, good acid, medium/big body, needs 2 years to peak, medium/long finish. My #6, Group #3.
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10/20/1993 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 Points
Sparkling Wine and Champagne (Lafayette, Ca.): Lots of small bubbles, rich looking bubbles, vey toasty and oaky nose, simple, good stuff, lots to like for $14. My #2 and Group #3.
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4/10/1993 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 92 Points
CHAMPAGNE AND CAVIAR (Hi-Time Wine Cellars, Costa Mesa, Ca.): Rich, creamy, lovely wine, great taste.
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11/15/1990 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 79 Points
Annual Non Vintage Champagne Tasting. Had a brilliant straw, yellow color in the glass, buttery fruit with a hint of acid on the nose, nice, young, fruity taste with medium flavors that seemed slightly sweet on the finish. My #6 and Group $3 tie, retail $14.87.
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12/6/1989 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 85 Points
Blind Tasting of 7 Champagnes.
great mousse, closed nose but slightly perfume on the nose, smelled old and tired, slightly hot.
My #7 and Group #7.
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11/14/1989 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 90 Points
Blind Tasting of 6 Champagnes.
Lots of small bubbles, nice mousse, toasty nose, mice sweet fruit, slight acid in mouth and on the short finish.
My #2 of 6.
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