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2018 Scharffenberger Blanc de Noirs

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5/19/2024 - Kermadur Likes this wine: NR

Delightful.

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NV Scharffenberger Brut Excellence

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4/11/2024 - chablis28 wrote: 91 points

Alway enjoy this excellent QPR sparkler! Always balanced and intriguing. Easy week-night decision to open and finish a few days later. For $5-7 more than basic cava this offers a lot more. Paid $16 locally.

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1989 Scharffenberger Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs

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4/10/1993 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 90 points

CHAMPAGNE AND CAVIAR (Hi-Time Wine Cellars, Costa Mesa, Ca.): God, sharp, crisp acid, nice acid, more creamy than peers today.

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3/11/2024 - leachriscellar Likes this wine: 88 points

Great QPR, notes of melon and pear.

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1/15/2024 - tjtrot Likes this wine: 89 points

refreshing clean and crisp and medium bodied with some oomph (yeasty) on the palate; clean long finish

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NV Scharffenberger Brut

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1/5/2024 - Sperls Likes this wine: 92 points

A very pleasant surprise that shows what American sparkling wine can be, this bottle was purchased in 2018 for $15, and the label code shows it was disgorged in 2017. I had sort of forgotten about it as had planned to drink it at some point over some summer but that didn’t happen. So, we brought it when the opportunity presented to dine at a great BYOB place in Montclair NJ. Ie, if it was dead/sucked, then you just move on. However, to our surprise, this was drinking better than many NV champagnes I’ve had. It was light on its feet while also have decent weight to stand up to food. The acidity was perfect and the fruit was alive with some lemon and brioche, and the finish was quite long. The wine went great with everything from chicken liver mousse to seared Spanish octopus to fried chicken. Wish now I hadn’t consumed my other 5 bottles years ago…

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NV Scharffenberger Brut Rosé

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1/1/2024 - leachriscellar Likes this wine: 89 points

More orange than rose in color but bright acidity.

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12/31/2023 - Cosmo M. wrote: 86 points

Slightly off dry. Apples, lemons, pears. Syrupy and a little cloying mid-palate. If you want off dry, this is a fine choice.

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12/23/2023 - brigcampbell wrote: NR

Decent domestic sparkler for the price. Playdough nose with yellow apple.

Light bubbles, almost frize in style. Medium plus acidity, good cut, green apple unripe pear. Not particularly sophisticated or complex but enjoyable.

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12/9/2023 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 89 points

The Sixth Annual World's Largest Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine (Houston, Texas): Retail $30. 56% Chardonnay, 44% Pinot Noir. Pale orange with a savory, meaty component on the nose. The palate has fruit, but it is subtle, and there is plenty of tartness, but it struggles a bit to come together. Very Good. 89 Points.

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12/9/2023 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 88 points

The Sixth Annual World's Largest Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine (Houston, Texas): Retail $24. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir. Straw to golden with a shy nose of cashew and maybe some tree fruit. The palate is a bit flabby, lacking some sparkle and comes off as a bit sweet. Very Good. 88 Points.

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12/3/2023 - brujazz wrote: 89 points

Pears and citrus in this gear QPR bubbly at Costco. Medium size pearls. Profile is smooth and elegant. Not very yeasty and devoid of any brioche in the flavors but still a classy sparkler.

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NV Scharffenberger Brut Rose Excellence

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11/5/2023 - ChateauShiny wrote: 92 points

Disgorgement date of Feb 2023. This is very different to the bottles we had with a 09/2022 disgorgement.

Nose feels very Champagne like. Brioche, strawberries, lemons, cranberries, and saline. Seems to have more acidity than the last bottles - which may balance out the sweetness I noticed before.

Medium bodied, chalky, crunchy acidity, and easy drinking. Palate of strawberries, raspberries, lemons, cream, limestone, and a touch of barrel spices. Moderate orange and orange peel, cranberry, chalk, light brioche, and spice finish.

A great combination of easy drinking and complex. Absolute steal at $18 a bottle.

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10/22/2023 - Rezy13 wrote: NR

Another solid bottle of bubbles, not Champagne but it has the weight, yeast and riper rounder fruit that is very satisfying and good value.

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10/14/2023 - Torchy wrote: 88 points

Nose of butter, salt, grass, seaweed, and some notes of yellow apple. The palate has sweet spice and sweet fruits. A bit on the sweet side.

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9/12/2023 - Hi.its.Don.4.Wine Likes this wine: 91 points

Stepsiblings or Just Besties?

Don't you think it's adorable when I attempt to use millennial speak?

In my time, we would have thought the spelling wrong and you were trying to say beasties (Capt. Jack would understand that).

Taking it at its literal, and contemporary, meaning is more appropriate given today's wine and its association with another winery from the same stable, Roederer.

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You see, both wineries fall under the same ownership; Roederer. It is the close association with the Roederer Brut Reserve NV, that draws on similarities.

Both source grapes from Mendocino County, although Roederer is 100% Estate fruit while Scharffenberger may use their own along with a portion from Roederer. Their proportions of varietals used are identical (60/40 Chardonnay to Pinot Noir). Another reason for any difference may come from the fact that Roederer uses a small amount (roughly 10-15%) of oak-aged NV cuvée to their wine. They do have different winemakers as well. All of which might contribute to the noticeable differences between the wines, however slight. Primarily in the fruit department, which trails only by a skosh.

So is the savings worth the difference? That's the $9.99 question. That's the diff where I am.

The Roederer has been my "go-to" sparkling for a long time, but recent price increases into the $26 arena have made me more hesitant. At $16, Scharffenberger restores that sub $20 price tag.

Now towards the end of the year, there have been times the Roederer drops in price back to that $15 range, at which time I stock up. Though I can't rely on that.

The good news is that I have enough Scharffenberger to get me to year-end, so for now, I sit and wait.

I hope that doesn't drive me to drink as that may use up my stock and force the issue of choosing one of the stepsiblings or besties before the new year.

Cheers

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NV Scharffenberger Brut Rose Excellence

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6/9/2023 - kostaslonis wrote: NR

Sample tasting at work (Oinoscent): Yeast, touast, faint red cherry fruit, palate less creamy, astringent, strawberry notes, med finish

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6/9/2023 - kostaslonis Likes this wine: NR

Sample tasting at work (Oinoscent): Citrus, grapefruit, yeast, high intensity, full on the nose, palate with citrus, full body, highly carbonated offering a nice creamy texture, medium finish. Very nice surprise

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5/21/2023 - Cuellar's Cellar Likes this wine: 92 points

a very nice brut Rose from this region and maker. Would buy again for sure

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4/30/2023 - ChateauShiny Likes this wine: 90 points

9/2022 Disgorgement date.

Pours a nice medium salmon with a touch of copper. Moderate medium sized bubbles. Nose of candied raspberries, sweet lemon oil, brioche, and saline. A bit on the sweet side, but very well balanced. Palate follows the nose. There is light tanninc structure present. Medium-length finish of raspberry and sour lemon candy finish with brioche, mild spice, and seashells. A persisting spice profile builds up with a few sips.

While on the sweeter side, it remains very crisp. This is great deal at $20 and going to make it in to my rotation with Roederer Estate as a house bubbly.

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NV Scharffenberger Brut Excellence Black Label

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3/24/2023 - leachriscellar Likes this wine: 99 points

Our new favorite from them. Light color and pleasing balance of flavors.

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3/24/2023 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 90 points

Deep salmon color. The nose sports a bright, chalky, floral appeal with raspberries and white cherries, with some biscuits, strawberry rhubarb pie, sea salt – a lot of cool things going on. The palate is racy with fine bubbles and a lush mouthfeel. Strawberries, tart red apples, wild raspberries, the fruit is mixed with biscuits, saltine crackers, honeysuckle, mint. Love the creaminess but this maintains crunchy, fresh vibes throughout. Tthis classic California sparkler is still going strong, and is demonstrating some serious value. 55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, aged two years on the lees.

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2/12/2023 - cobbpa wrote: 87 points

Green apple & pear, just a bit of leesy-toast, really refreshing

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1/25/2023 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NR

Roughly 60 / 40 chard and pinot I am being told. And then full malo. And owned by Roederer. With some back vintage reserve vintage backbone. Cinnamon toast crunch on the nose.

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12/21/2022 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 points

The Fifth Annual Largest Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine: Retail $29. 55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir. Light pink in the glass with some orange notes. Beautiful fruity nose of strawberry and cherry. The palate is fruity, tart, mineral, and complex. Very nice. 92 Points.

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