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White - Sparkling
2017 Korbel Natural Méthode Champenoise
Chardonnay Blend
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 3
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Abrahm Likes this wine: 93 points
December 30, 2021 - California “champagne”
Against every instinct in my soul I want to hate this. I want to throw it against the wall, watching the bottle shatter into a million pieces with emotional music in the background.
But…….
I cannot.
On the nose a warm apple pie out of the oven, intense apple aromas and maybe light pie crust.
A beautiful golden color.
A rush of acid quickly masked by bold white peach. Brioche. And Apple skins.
This is by far one of the most complex, inexpensive California bubbles I have gotten to enjoy. I can’t wait to age a few of these and find out how they really turn out in a few years time.
I’m unashamed and unwilling to change my mind that this is a beautifully constructed wine.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Dutchd1 wrote: 90 points
December 18, 2021 - Great value for a dry california champagne. Much better than many big name brands. Will buy this again ( and again)
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The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 points
December 14, 2020 - The Third Annual Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine: Retail $16. 65% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay. On the verge of golden here, this is clearly the darkest thus far. Sweet on the nose with caramel, walnut, and a touch of golden apple in the glass. The palate is rich and on the verge of decadent with baked apple pie, an infusion of tartness, and an active sparkle. While the nose was a bit odd, the palate is close to a whoa. While I would guess that there is a bit of dosage here, it certainly works. thedrunkencyclist.com
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- Type White - Sparkling
- Producer Korbel
- Varietal Chardonnay Blend
- Designation Natural Méthode Champenoise
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
- UPC Code 084704091076
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 36 (37%)
- Consumed 62 (63%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
AperitifWho Likes This Wine
100% Like It 2 votes
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- ProducerKorbel
- VarietyChardonnay Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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- AppellationRussian River Valley