Once again the sparkling wine is just ok. Slightly acidic and nearly out of control as it was biting. Some strawberry and peach notes on the palette with short and modest lingering flavors. It has an acidic dominated mouthfeel like my last tasting.
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4/5 STILL QUITE GOOD, A LITTLE PAST PRIME The wine looks yellow brown colored. The legs are fast. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like prune, grapefruit, orange, apricot, pear, honey and sherry. It tastes like grapefruit, orange, prune, pear, apricot, cantaloupe, black pepper and honey. The body is medium. The wine has silky texture. The wine finishes long. The wine has low acidity.
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It’s certainly not going to blow your mind but it’s a solid Cremant. Seems almost like it was bottled at too low pressure, as it’s definitely fizzy but the mousse is a little too creamy for my taste. Has a nice mellow lemon curd on toast flavor going on, but that’s about it.
Body: Medium Acidity: High Typicity: Medium+
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Mediocre but pleasant rose champagne. Some strawberry and peach notes on the palette with short and modest lingering acdic dominated mouthfeel. Might improve but I just don't think so. Suzy felt it was fine.
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Produced in a style similar to Champagne and made just around the corner in the Alsace region of France, Lucien Albrecht’s Cremant d’Alsace Brut Blanc de Blancs is a very lovely sparkling white wine that won’t break the bank. This brisk, lively sparkler is a great lower priced alternative to Champagne. Made from first-run Pinot Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc grown on clay-chalky soil, it features fresh notes of citrus and white flowers and a brisk, creamy aftertaste. Elegant and moderately to heavily fizzy, the nonvintage Brut has a very sharp apple nose to it. The body is dry and cleansing, a crisp sparkler that goes down very smoothly and with a short finish. The fruit lingers for a few seconds, then it’s gone, inviting you to take another sip. I like it best after it’s had a few minutes to decompress and let out a bit of its bubbles. Heretical, maybe, but try it in a Chardonnay glass and see what you think. Its balanced medium-body matches well with food, making it a prime choice for all holiday entertaining, either as an apéritif or to accompany entrées.
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Very good. Golden straw color with light bubbles that fade a bit. This lacks the striking acidity of many champagnes. Palate has expressions of toasted almond, rice wine, soy, and tempura. Very smooth and clean tasting, a great value.
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On the nose I found green apples, lemon, whole butter and chalky minerals. The palate showed granny smith apple, flower petals and grassy tones with a bitter feel that was then washed clean by a strong core of acidity. On the finish, the senses were left dry, but then began to water with lingering notes of grapefruit and walnut.
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100% Pinot Blanc but it is actually 70% Pinot Auxerrois. I bit of funk, almost Chenin like texture thing going on. Works at $21. Goes through 100% malo to get it fuller with less acidity.
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The nose offers generous tones of ripe green apples, sea spray, and lemon-pine. On the palate the wine is focused and fresh, framing orchard fruits within a tropical edge. The mid-palate is mineral driven with a mild metallic bite, leading to a medium length finish defined by refreshing lemon acidity. The structure, despite a slightly larger bead, is aided by a nice acid core as well as linear progression on the palate. This is a well made sparkler, however, it could be a bit more dynamic. R&M 86
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Excellent imported bubbles. Pale yellow straw color, nose of bread yeast & green apple, Pear, melon, in mouth, nice roundness. Good acidity on finish. 12% alc.
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Solid as always; excellent QPR. Delivers a lot of what I look for in Champagne at a third of the price or less. Dry but refreshing, with a touch of toastiness to add a touch of richness. 87-88
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Color - very light golden color, beautiful and clear, nice bead Bouquet - dough, tight, marzipan, green apple Flavor Profile - almonds, green apple, hint of honey, Feel - quite dry, light weight, slightly disjointed Impression - good acidic entry, hollow mid palate, dry finish, nice QPR, may age 2-3+ years
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Very tasty. Lemon and apple on the nose. The flavors are a bit more complex. The texture is light and airy. Compelling... the bottle was empty before I knew it!
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Yeast and lemon nose which carried over to the taste, bright and crisp with a fine bead, we used it for an apertif, but it is a very flexible sparkler that would work well with most foods.
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Floral notes out of the glass and hints of a yeasty characteristic.
Crisp and refreshing on the palate pairing nicely with soft goat cheese and table water crackers. A seductive apricot mid-palate and plenty of carbonation make this a fun crémant. For the price this is highly recommended.
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Great bubbles with green apple aroma, green apple, lemon, and a sweet touch of potato bread. One of the better sparklers I've had. Alsace and Lucien Albrecht live up to expectations.
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Always great sparklers, this cremant shows a touch of yeast, white cookies with a lovely subtle touch of sweetness reminiscent of raisin bread with icing.
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A: Lemon green and pale. The bubbles disappear quickly N: Green banana and honey (JTH). Very modest intensity. P: Dry. Aromas include a little honey. There is not a lot of fruit here. JTH picked out fuji apple after a lot of tasting. Its accompanied by some kind of sharp herb and metallic taste. The body is unctuous and has buttery stickiness. Acidity can't wash the oily coating away. Its the nature of the Pinot Blanc in Alsace.
C: Better than the Pierre Sparr pinot blanc which was like eating liquid crayons but this is pretty awful. AVOID
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Very lively, an excellent value that compared very well with the Veuve Clicquot BdB being poured next to it; I preferred this, probably - and this is less than half the price. While I was already familiar with some excellent values in cremant de Bourgogne, I will look to check out more examples from Alsace.
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Nice and refreshing. Green apple with a light minerality and maybe some tropical citrus notes followed by a touch of yeast. Nice bubbles. Overall tasty but a bit light. For $16, i'll do it again.
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Stellar value. Note mentioning apple and brioche below has it right. Really creamy, with excellent acidity, to boot. On the sweet side for a brut. Great with anything spicy. 89-90.
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Lots of yeasty bread dough in the aromas of this sparkler. Liiked the fine bead and the light, effervescent mousse. Fresh citrus, pear, and brioche flavors.
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Opened and drank at dinner. Pear and citrus notes on the nose. Bubbles seemed a bit subdued. A little more acidity would have been nice here. Suited the asian cuisine with dinner, but not memorable.
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Tasted January 16, 2007 as part of the WineExiles tasting for January. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, slightly cloudy looking throughout with a large amount of effervescence. Nose of lemon, pear and yellow apple. Flavors of orange zest up front followed by some notes of dried pineapple, yellow pear and yellow apple framed over a lightly style yet tight and tiny mousse. Medium to high acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term.
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I don't have a detailed taste note but this was a very nice sparking wine that is a good QPR. Well balanced with a clean finish. Drank this with tamales and it was a surprisingly good pairing.
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Tasted December 24, 2006 at home. Opened and served immediately in a house Champagne flute. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Decent mousse. Nose of yellow apples dominate with some notes of pears and maybe just a touch of brioche. Flavors of green apples, pears and citrus fruits. Lively acidity with a bit of an overbearing presence on the palate. Drink now. Not a bad little QPR based on my local price of $15.00 a bottle.
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5/19/2023 - tomoem wrote: 87 Points
CBCC spring wine tasting (part 2)
Once again the sparkling wine is just ok. Slightly acidic and nearly out of control as it was biting. Some strawberry and peach notes on the palette with short and modest lingering flavors. It has an acidic dominated mouthfeel like my last tasting.
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1/16/2023 - MineFineWine wrote: 85 Points
4/5 STILL QUITE GOOD, A LITTLE PAST PRIME
The wine looks yellow brown colored. The legs are fast. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like prune, grapefruit, orange, apricot, pear, honey and sherry. It tastes like grapefruit, orange, prune, pear, apricot, cantaloupe, black pepper and honey. The body is medium. The wine has silky texture. The wine finishes long. The wine has low acidity.
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6/8/2020 - millennialwinegeek Likes this wine: 82 Points
It’s certainly not going to blow your mind but it’s a solid Cremant. Seems almost like it was bottled at too low pressure, as it’s definitely fizzy but the mousse is a little too creamy for my taste. Has a nice mellow lemon curd on toast flavor going on, but that’s about it.
Body: Medium
Acidity: High
Typicity: Medium+
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12/24/2019 - FLI Does not like this wine: 84 Points
Been sitting in my cellar for years. Maybe a bit too long...
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9/7/2019 - mpsocal Likes this wine: 88 Points
This was pretty good. You’re not going to find anything better at this price point. I enjoyed this thoroughly.
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4/7/2019 - tomoem wrote: 89 Points
Mediocre but pleasant rose champagne. Some strawberry and peach notes on the palette with short and modest lingering acdic dominated mouthfeel. Might improve but I just don't think so. Suzy felt it was fine.
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11/28/2014 - MoWineNut Likes this wine: 88 Points
Opened to a nice nose, well structured yet smooth finish.
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11/27/2014 - whudock Likes this wine: 87 Points
lots of apple. This is fading fast. drink up now
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6/15/2014 - Alain Harvey wrote: 87 Points
Produced in a style similar to Champagne and made just around the corner in the Alsace region of France, Lucien Albrecht’s Cremant d’Alsace Brut Blanc de Blancs is a very lovely sparkling white wine that won’t break the bank. This brisk, lively sparkler is a great lower priced alternative to Champagne. Made from first-run Pinot Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc grown on clay-chalky soil, it features fresh notes of citrus and white flowers and a brisk, creamy aftertaste. Elegant and moderately to heavily fizzy, the nonvintage Brut has a very sharp apple nose to it. The body is dry and cleansing, a crisp sparkler that goes down very smoothly and with a short finish. The fruit lingers for a few seconds, then it’s gone, inviting you to take another sip. I like it best after it’s had a few minutes to decompress and let out a bit of its bubbles. Heretical, maybe, but try it in a Chardonnay glass and see what you think. Its balanced medium-body matches well with food, making it a prime choice for all holiday entertaining, either as an apéritif or to accompany entrées.
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8/27/2013 - WMWG Likes this wine:
Very good. Golden straw color with light bubbles that fade a bit. This lacks the striking acidity of many champagnes. Palate has expressions of toasted almond, rice wine, soy, and tempura. Very smooth and clean tasting, a great value.
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3/3/2013 - the godfather wrote:
Crisp, clean, fantastic. Perfect with oysters
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12/30/2012 - markbp wrote: 88 Points
Pale color. Fairly flat on the nose. Mild fruitiness with notes of pear and mirin (?). Harsh acidity with a somewhat hollow finish. Average.
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11/23/2012 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 89 Points
On the nose I found green apples, lemon, whole butter and chalky minerals. The palate showed granny smith apple, flower petals and grassy tones with a bitter feel that was then washed clean by a strong core of acidity. On the finish, the senses were left dry, but then began to water with lingering notes of grapefruit and walnut.
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9/22/2012 - ToniTony wrote: 86 Points
Tasty and crisp but lacks body
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9/22/2012 - dragan o wrote:
Goed cremant. 88
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5/27/2012 - Marylin wrote:
Like
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5/17/2012 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
100% Pinot Blanc but it is actually 70% Pinot Auxerrois. I bit of funk, almost Chenin like texture thing going on. Works at $21. Goes through 100% malo to get it fuller with less acidity.
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2/12/2012 - Rob and Meg wrote: 86 Points
The nose offers generous tones of ripe green apples, sea spray, and lemon-pine. On the palate the wine is focused and fresh, framing orchard fruits within a tropical edge. The mid-palate is mineral driven with a mild metallic bite, leading to a medium length finish defined by refreshing lemon acidity. The structure, despite a slightly larger bead, is aided by a nice acid core as well as linear progression on the palate. This is a well made sparkler, however, it could be a bit more dynamic. R&M 86
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12/21/2011 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 89 Points
Excellent imported bubbles. Pale yellow straw color, nose of bread yeast & green apple, Pear, melon, in mouth, nice roundness. Good acidity on finish. 12% alc.
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11/27/2011 - amateurwino wrote: 88 Points
Solid as always; excellent QPR. Delivers a lot of what I look for in Champagne at a third of the price or less. Dry but refreshing, with a touch of toastiness to add a touch of richness. 87-88
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7/25/2011 - -Tim- wrote: 90 Points
Very very good Cremant. Highly recommended!
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5/16/2011 - Cubatobaco wrote: 87 Points
Color - very light golden color, beautiful and clear, nice bead
Bouquet - dough, tight, marzipan, green apple
Flavor Profile - almonds, green apple, hint of honey,
Feel - quite dry, light weight, slightly disjointed
Impression - good acidic entry, hollow mid palate, dry finish, nice QPR, may age 2-3+ years
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3/31/2011 - kstoddard wrote: 90 Points
Straw yellow color. Apple fruit on the nose. Tastes of melon and apple with a limestone minerality. Well balanced. Nice elegant finish.
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2/26/2011 - AndrewR wrote: 89 Points
everyone loves to pound this stuff. popular with the wine geeks and newbies alike buy by the case and watch it go bye bye bye #nsync
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2/11/2011 - BullseyeOregon wrote: 90 Points
Very tasty. Lemon and apple on the nose. The flavors are a bit more complex. The texture is light and airy. Compelling... the bottle was empty before I knew it!
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1/21/2011 - pizzler wrote: 87 Points
Yeast and lemon nose which carried over to the taste, bright and crisp with a fine bead, we used it for an apertif, but it is a very flexible sparkler that would work well with most foods.
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1/8/2011 - chateaumiller wrote:
VERY GOOD
Floral notes out of the glass and hints of a yeasty characteristic.
Crisp and refreshing on the palate pairing nicely with soft goat cheese and table water crackers. A seductive apricot mid-palate and plenty of carbonation make this a fun crémant.
For the price this is highly recommended.
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1/7/2011 - d2 wrote: 90 Points
Great bubbles with green apple aroma, green apple, lemon, and a sweet touch of potato bread. One of the better sparklers I've had. Alsace and Lucien Albrecht live up to expectations.
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12/19/2010 - R Mellon wrote: 90 Points
Low on the bubble count, but quite tasty especially given the value play. Wonderful apple bomb on the nose. Would absolutely buy/serve again.
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10/7/2010 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points
Always great sparklers, this cremant shows a touch of yeast, white cookies with a lovely subtle touch of sweetness reminiscent of raisin bread with icing.
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8/26/2010 - Heynetty Does not like this wine: 70 Points
A: Lemon green and pale. The bubbles disappear quickly
N: Green banana and honey (JTH). Very modest intensity.
P: Dry. Aromas include a little honey. There is not a lot of fruit here. JTH picked out fuji apple after a lot of tasting. Its accompanied by some kind of sharp herb and metallic taste. The body is unctuous and has buttery stickiness. Acidity can't wash the oily coating away. Its the nature of the Pinot Blanc in Alsace.
C: Better than the Pierre Sparr pinot blanc which was like eating liquid crayons but this is pretty awful. AVOID
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5/11/2010 - amateurwino wrote:
Very lively, an excellent value that compared very well with the Veuve Clicquot BdB being poured next to it; I preferred this, probably - and this is less than half the price. While I was already familiar with some excellent values in cremant de Bourgogne, I will look to check out more examples from Alsace.
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4/7/2010 - jsmccaff wrote: 88 Points
Creamy
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2/6/2010 - jmull wrote: 90 Points
Just phenomenal QPR. I know of very few sub $20 sparklers delivering this kind of quality.
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2/6/2010 - dklane wrote: 89 Points
Very nice and fruity. Great with chocolate!
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12/10/2009 - peternelson wrote: 88 Points
Drago Centro: Bright, very clean, nice mineral char., not swt, pretty good.
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9/10/2009 - jbrater wrote: 87 Points
Nice and refreshing. Green apple with a light minerality and maybe some tropical citrus notes followed by a touch of yeast. Nice bubbles. Overall tasty but a bit light. For $16, i'll do it again.
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9/4/2009 - jmull wrote: 89 Points
Stellar value. Note mentioning apple and brioche below has it right. Really creamy, with excellent acidity, to boot. On the sweet side for a brut. Great with anything spicy. 89-90.
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8/29/2009 - drdebs wrote: 88 Points
Lots of yeasty bread dough in the aromas of this sparkler. Liiked the fine bead and the light, effervescent mousse. Fresh citrus, pear, and brioche flavors.
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2/4/2009 - zitarell wrote:
Nice nose of apple brioche. Creamy, rich palate. Good sparkler for under $20.
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10/15/2008 - Cunningham wrote:
4/5 Stars
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9/9/2008 - Winetex wrote: flawed
Very corked; returned to Whole Foods.
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7/30/2008 - Winetex wrote:
This bottle was a whole lot of weird tasting bubbles. The worst part is that I'm not sure if it was flawed. Blech.
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5/30/2008 - Chasse wrote: 88 Points
Good QPR. Paired well with sushi.
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1/25/2008 - winenewb068 wrote: 82 Points
Opened and drank at dinner. Pear and citrus notes on the nose. Bubbles seemed a bit subdued. A little more acidity would have been nice here. Suited the asian cuisine with dinner, but not memorable.
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1/16/2008 - wineismylife wrote: 87 Points
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Tasted January 16, 2007 as part of the WineExiles tasting for January. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, slightly cloudy looking throughout with a large amount of effervescence. Nose of lemon, pear and yellow apple. Flavors of orange zest up front followed by some notes of dried pineapple, yellow pear and yellow apple framed over a lightly style yet tight and tiny mousse. Medium to high acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term.
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12/31/2007 - CAP wrote: 88 Points
pleasant pear apple nose. nice mid-palate, good length. Great QPR.
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12/15/2007 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 86 Points
same notes as last time. nice sparkler for the price.
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12/12/2007 - Colima74 wrote: 89 Points
Nice, not complex, but pleasant and all too drinkable, which is what one expects at this price point.
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12/7/2007 - hutch wrote: 86 Points
Sparkler Sips, Day 2: Clean and fresh, with a little weight on it. A nice solid sparkler with a decent price. 85-87
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11/19/2007 - Winetex wrote: flawed
Corked; Purchased from Whole Foods.
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8/11/2007 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 86 Points
nice adicity, crisp bubbles, medium body. some fresh green apple and peach with some toasty, minerally action going on. not bad for $15.
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5/26/2007 - sunalsorises wrote: 86 Points
good wine with nice acidity
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4/8/2007 - Jeff-E wrote: 89 Points
Opened it, tasted it and it was much too good for mimosas...
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3/31/2007 - kris.h wrote: 87 Points
I don't have a detailed taste note but this was a very nice sparking wine that is a good QPR. Well balanced with a clean finish. Drank this with tamales and it was a surprisingly good pairing.
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2/2/2007 - tcfishler wrote: 89 Points
Rather unique (apple?) fruit profile compared to the other QPR sparklers I've had, distinctive and very pleasing. Maybe it's the malo...
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12/24/2006 - wineismylife wrote: 87 Points
WIML87(?),NOWA,~WS87
Tasted December 24, 2006 at home. Opened and served immediately in a house Champagne flute. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Decent mousse. Nose of yellow apples dominate with some notes of pears and maybe just a touch of brioche. Flavors of green apples, pears and citrus fruits. Lively acidity with a bit of an overbearing presence on the palate. Drink now. Not a bad little QPR based on my local price of $15.00 a bottle.
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