From first tiny sip, this was found utterly foul. Even compared to its pink "sister" (see review of Estelado rosé). Did not taste like flawed, just like dreadful. Will definitely not buy again. Will not even drink again if free. Not weird in a funny way, just bad.
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a nice, fresh bubbly from southern -- and therefore cold -- Bío-Bío valley in Chile. Pale lemon colour, with fresh aromas of green apple, maybe some green pear too, with discreet bread dough. Lively in mouth, citrusy and floral, with high acidity and light body.
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I was going through my list here on Cellar Tracker, looking for some wines that I could/should open to thin out the herd a bit. Well, I received this as a sample (I was sent two bottles of this in case the first was bad, but it wasn't) and it was time to pop. Great citrus, considerable yeast, and tartness, this is a bright, youthful, delightful quaff that punches well above its weight. thedrunkencyclist.com
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On the nose; lemon custard, green apple, lime, pineapple juice and jasmine.
The palate is; sweet lemon custard, big sweet green apple, pineapple juice, lime, very understated minerals, soft acidity, rich body and polished finish. Easy to drink. Especially, on a hot summer day.
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Attractive nose with smoky minerals and Pinot-dominated fruit. Medium bodied, pink grapefruit flavours leading the way on the palate. Clean and correct, in balance, refreshing acidity. Nice
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This is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling that I have had languishing in my cellar for I don't know how long. It was a hot day here in Niagara, the humidex said it was around 40 between the temperature and the humidity - so when my little lady got home it seemed the best time to pop the cork on a bottle of this Brut (sparkling). The nose was of dried tropical fruit and apple skin with hints of biscuitiness; the palate was similar to the nose adding apricot and pear to the pineapple and apple notes. Wish I had marked on the bottle how long this bottle has been in the cellar, cause it seems every time we open a bottle of this wine it gets better.
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Had a taste and poured out...sorry. As per the last and only note - ya, very low price but my experience may have been flawed, but got disctinct earthy/barnyard aroma on nose and that came across on palate. Did not fade with longer decant/air time...
Otherwise simple wine but overwhelmed by this quality...comes off a "bret" but have never experienced with a white blend before. Not sure what to say more...
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3/3/2021 - Alex Brogan wrote: 80 Points
Like prosecco without flavour! Still pleasant to quash but not much else. Shame as I usually an a fan of Cono Sur.
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10/25/2019 - dearth Does not like this wine: 75 Points
From first tiny sip, this was found utterly foul. Even compared to its pink "sister" (see review of Estelado rosé). Did not taste like flawed, just like dreadful. Will definitely not buy again. Will not even drink again if free. Not weird in a funny way, just bad.
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8/23/2019 - rcvx wrote: 90 Points
a nice, fresh bubbly from southern -- and therefore cold -- Bío-Bío valley in Chile. Pale lemon colour, with fresh aromas of green apple, maybe some green pear too, with discreet bread dough. Lively in mouth, citrusy and floral, with high acidity and light body.
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10/18/2018 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 89 Points
I was going through my list here on Cellar Tracker, looking for some wines that I could/should open to thin out the herd a bit. Well, I received this as a sample (I was sent two bottles of this in case the first was bad, but it wasn't) and it was time to pop. Great citrus, considerable yeast, and tartness, this is a bright, youthful, delightful quaff that punches well above its weight. thedrunkencyclist.com
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4/11/2018 - Somm David T Likes this wine: 87 Points
On the nose; lemon custard, green apple, lime, pineapple juice and jasmine.
The palate is; sweet lemon custard, big sweet green apple, pineapple juice, lime, very understated minerals, soft acidity, rich body and polished finish. Easy to drink. Especially, on a hot summer day.
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3/15/2015 - Timbalimba wrote: 87 Points
Attractive nose with smoky minerals and Pinot-dominated fruit. Medium bodied, pink grapefruit flavours leading the way on the palate. Clean and correct, in balance, refreshing acidity. Nice
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7/16/2013 - owr Likes this wine: 88 Points
This is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling that I have had languishing in my cellar for I don't know how long. It was a hot day here in Niagara, the humidex said it was around 40 between the temperature and the humidity - so when my little lady got home it seemed the best time to pop the cork on a bottle of this Brut (sparkling). The nose was of dried tropical fruit and apple skin with hints of biscuitiness; the palate was similar to the nose adding apricot and pear to the pineapple and apple notes. Wish I had marked on the bottle how long this bottle has been in the cellar, cause it seems every time we open a bottle of this wine it gets better.
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5/10/2013 - YWG Wine Guy wrote: 80 Points
Had a taste and poured out...sorry. As per the last and only note - ya, very low price but my experience may have been flawed, but got disctinct earthy/barnyard aroma on nose and that came across on palate. Did not fade with longer decant/air time...
Otherwise simple wine but overwhelmed by this quality...comes off a "bret" but have never experienced with a white blend before. Not sure what to say more...
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3/15/2013 - owr Likes this wine: 87 Points
Very tasty ... what more do you want me to say about this well-priced sparkling.
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