Very nice value, straw yellow color, a bit deeper than expected. Med-plus intensity, very good acid, creamy texture, notes of yeast, lime....nice long finish. Very enjoyable and food-friendly bottle for 10 bucks.
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Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay & Agliote. The nose is a mix of tropical & citrus. Fruity palate, but clean & fresh. Begs for cured/ salty bites as that complexity adds some balance to the fruity nature of this wine.
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This bottle has probably been standing on the retailer's shelves for a few years, as the cork was quite dry and did not expand after popping it. However, this has created a slight oxidation that lifts up the yeastiness of this wine. Aside that, this is a clean and light bodied sparkling with aromas and flavors of citrus and fresh red cherry and a slightly peppery finish.
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8/23--25/2011 60% Pinot Noir; 20% Chardonnay; 20% Gamay. Pale yellow with many small and sm/med bubbles. Nose vaguely pleasant but unremarkable. Body a bit creamy, bigger than expected, but no interesting structure. Tapers off very quickly, but a little bit lingers. Bubbles don't (have time to?) play. (Second night still decent bubbles in glass; berry? more noticeable on palate. Taper of finish slightly less abrupt. Third night: slightly fewer bubbles; definite apple.) Not a horrible value at $15, but probably worth a bit more to get sparkling feel in addition to appearance. 82--86 pts.
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Tasty; Large bubbles, nothing tiny like a Pommery or something of that sort, but this is a much cheaper wine. Apples and toast, not fully dry, but not sweet buy any means. For the price I thought it was great QPR, but I also still like Mumm Napa at this price point. Will buy again.
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80% chardonnay, 20% pinot noir. Simplistic, slightly reductive nose. BUt for the price certainly not bad -- $17.99 or so. Rather lengthy finish for such a thing.
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7/23/2016 - bambinojw@yahoo.com Likes this wine: 87 Points
Very nice value, straw yellow color, a bit deeper than expected. Med-plus intensity, very good acid, creamy texture, notes of yeast, lime....nice long finish. Very enjoyable and food-friendly bottle for 10 bucks.
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12/21/2014 - Anthony Lombardi Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay & Agliote. The nose is a mix of tropical & citrus. Fruity palate, but clean & fresh. Begs for cured/ salty bites as that complexity adds some balance to the fruity nature of this wine.
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12/8/2013 - Alpton Likes this wine: 86 Points
This bottle has probably been standing on the retailer's shelves for a few years, as the cork was quite dry and did not expand after popping it. However, this has created a slight oxidation that lifts up the yeastiness of this wine. Aside that, this is a clean and light bodied sparkling with aromas and flavors of citrus and fresh red cherry and a slightly peppery finish.
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8/26/2011 - 314 wrote: 82 Points
8/23--25/2011 60% Pinot Noir; 20% Chardonnay; 20% Gamay. Pale yellow with many small and sm/med bubbles. Nose vaguely pleasant but unremarkable. Body a bit creamy, bigger than expected, but no interesting structure. Tapers off very quickly, but a little bit lingers. Bubbles don't (have time to?) play. (Second night still decent bubbles in glass; berry? more noticeable on palate. Taper of finish slightly less abrupt. Third night: slightly fewer bubbles; definite apple.) Not a horrible value at $15, but probably worth a bit more to get sparkling feel in addition to appearance. 82--86 pts.
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7/29/2011 - ethereal wrote: 85 Points
Tasty; Large bubbles, nothing tiny like a Pommery or something of that sort, but this is a much cheaper wine. Apples and toast, not fully dry, but not sweet buy any means. For the price I thought it was great QPR, but I also still like Mumm Napa at this price point. Will buy again.
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12/25/2009 - Skully wrote: 76 Points
Maybe okay for an everyday bubbles but not that great even for the money, lacking depth or any nice appeal on the palate.
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6/2/2009 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
80% chardonnay, 20% pinot noir. Simplistic, slightly reductive nose. BUt for the price certainly not bad -- $17.99 or so. Rather lengthy finish for such a thing.
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12/1/2007 - DHerbie wrote:
Tasted this before buying, creamy for a Brut. Tasted good for the price (14.99) so picked some up for New Year's.
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1/26/2005 - peternelson wrote: 86 Points
Sofitel: Candy apples; cat pee; lots of a’s; tons of bubbles
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