The Fifth Annual Largest Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine: Retail $55. Straw close to golden with a faint sparkle. Great nose which is quite yeasty with some peach and a hint of petrol. Well balanced and just a a bit sweet on the mid-palate. Not quite extra dry, but close. Good fruit and balance. Pretty sure this is a Riesling. Excellent.
The Fourth Annual World’s Largest Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine; 12/20/2021-12/23/2021: Retail $55. Golden in the glass with a resistant sparkle upon pouring, the nose gives it away--it's a Riesling and therefore Brooks. I immediately try to put aside my intense affinity for all wines Brooks to maintain a sense of impartiality. I can't. I *love* these guys, and their wines. Intense Meyer lemon, quince, golden berry, and that distinct petrol nature that screams "Riesling." Whoa. The palate is quite tart, but even more expressive with layers of fruit, balancing acidity, and a verve that is frankly lacking in many a domestic sparkler. Whoa.
12/21/2022 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 Points
The Fifth Annual Largest Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine: Retail $55. Straw close to golden with a faint sparkle. Great nose which is quite yeasty with some peach and a hint of petrol. Well balanced and just a a bit sweet on the mid-palate. Not quite extra dry, but close. Good fruit and balance. Pretty sure this is a Riesling. Excellent.
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6/10/2022 - edog22 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Fine bubbles. Medium minerality. Delicate, but enough acidity for cheese. Tasting nicely.
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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 $55. Golden in the glass with a resistant sparkle upon pouring, the nose gives it away--it's a Riesling and therefore Brooks. I immediately try to put aside my intense affinity for all wines Brooks to maintain a sense of impartiality. I can't. I *love* these guys, and their wines. Intense Meyer lemon, quince, golden berry, and that distinct petrol nature that screams "Riesling." Whoa. The palate is quite tart, but even more expressive with layers of fruit, balancing acidity, and a verve that is frankly lacking in many a domestic sparkler. Whoa.
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