Community Tasting Notes 31

• jrobs7777 wrote:

  March 31, 2024 - Very solid. Worth the price? Who knows. Doesn't really matter. This is great everyday sparkler and as the professional notes point out, it is perpetual so the base will only age and get better. Bright fruits and acide. A lot of citrus.

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• gharter wrote: 88 points

  March 8, 2024 - PnP. last bottle opened 2 years ago. It has gained some weight and complexity. Apple, pear, lemon, lime, brioche and herbs on the nose. Apple, pear, lemon, lime, brioche, herbal flavors. Medium body with a short finish. Nice balance. While it has improved, it still lacks the depth and complexity of other sparklers at this price. Last bottle, won't be buying more. If it were half the price, would be an easy purchase.

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• azb Likes this wine: 91 points

  January 21, 2024 - I was cooking so by the time I got to enjoy it, the bottle has been opened for a while. Overall it seemed very pleasant and balanced but closer to 91 rather than the 92 I gave it before.

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• Vino Me wrote: 91 points

  December 4, 2023 - Opened by Blue Oval. A blend of the 2016, 2017 and 2018 grapes from both the Bearwallow and Mt. Pajaro vineyards. Disgorged April 2023. 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir. Made in collaboration with Rodolphe Peters from Piere Peters. Clear white color. Fine bead. Much fruitier and different in style that the 2008 Champagnes at the dinner. A rather upfront wine. I previously had a couple of the Bearwallow Sparklers from this estate which I liked slightly better. 91 points.

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• AllRed wrote: 91 points

  December 2, 2023 - CWM Holiday Dinner - 2008 Champagnes (Pa Lian Burmese, Wheaton): A blend of the 2016, 2017 and 2018, disgorged in April 2023. Opens with a nice richness with orchard fruit, toasted nuts and marshmallow qualities. There's plenty of fruit on the palate as well. Very nice. (BO)

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Pro Reviews 8

Wine Definition

• Vintage N.V.
• Type White - Sparkling
• Producer Rhys
• Varietal Chardonnay Blend
• Designation Perpetual Reserve
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation California

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• Pending Delivery 32 (3%)
• In Cellars 796 (63%)
• Consumed 438 (35%)

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