Didn't take notes when I enjoyed this last night, but this was great. Rich (and just a touch towards the off dry side of things), with notes of butter, buttermilk biscuits, and pear. Acidity wasn't high, but was sufficient. Bubbles were vibrant but not overpowering. If I was taking notes, I probably would've scored this 92 or maybe 93 points.
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Palate: pear, yellow apple, biscuit, faint white cherry, mineral/chalk, baking spice after some air; long- finish of bread crust, chalk; dry; medium- body; medium+ bubbles (not especially fine) that finish with a nice froth; medium acidity
Overall thoughts: It needed some air (a bit closed on pop and pour [89 points]), but once it opened up, it was nicely expressive, tasty, complex, and had a nice mouthfeel. Great wine.
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"Baby Masseto" and a Night of Nebbiolo through the Decades (Charlotte, NC): Aromatic nose of apricots and green apple. Fulsome on the palate, light lemon and caramel flavors; medium+ acidity, creamy mouthfeel with a delightful yeasty bread note. Balanced and complex with excellent structure. An outstanding sparkler that continued to evolve throughout the evening with crisp flavors providing a fabulous contrast to many heavy and aged Barolos consumed on this night. Top marks.
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Excellent. Fine and plentiful bubbles. Almond, lemon zest and dried fruit nose. Tart lemon meringue pie on the palate. A long finish ending softly with lemon pastry.
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Amazing, one of the best late disgorged offerings from Schramsberg I've ever had. Toasted nuts, brioche, a hint of citrus. The effervescence is fantastic. Very well balanced acidity and body.
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Nose of heavy caramel, brioche, pear, and apricot with a hint of lemon. Strong caramel apple and honey flavors with a crisp and tart mouthfeel. Well rounded and complex in the mouth with lingering apple.
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Shell mineral earth cheese skunk bread apples oak vanilla toast lemon curd. Complex and layered with a little New around each corner but a little weighty and short on fruit.
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9/10/2023 - JRockEsq Likes this wine:
Didn't take notes when I enjoyed this last night, but this was great. Rich (and just a touch towards the off dry side of things), with notes of butter, buttermilk biscuits, and pear. Acidity wasn't high, but was sufficient. Bubbles were vibrant but not overpowering. If I was taking notes, I probably would've scored this 92 or maybe 93 points.
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1/26/2022 - JRockEsq Likes this wine: 92 Points
Method: pop and pour; 48 degrees; Grassl Mineralite
Look: deep straw; several steady streams of bubbles
Nose: pear pastry, lemon zest, light pine, bread crust
Palate: pear, yellow apple, biscuit, faint white cherry, mineral/chalk, baking spice after some air; long- finish of bread crust, chalk; dry; medium- body; medium+ bubbles (not especially fine) that finish with a nice froth; medium acidity
Overall thoughts: It needed some air (a bit closed on pop and pour [89 points]), but once it opened up, it was nicely expressive, tasty, complex, and had a nice mouthfeel. Great wine.
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11/25/2021 - sstein19 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Light golden in color. Nose of caramel, yeast, and almond paste. Light but complex. Green apple, lemon, and a bit of caramel.
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10/26/2021 - kevinpatrick Likes this wine: 95 Points
"Baby Masseto" and a Night of Nebbiolo through the Decades (Charlotte, NC): Aromatic nose of apricots and green apple. Fulsome on the palate, light lemon and caramel flavors; medium+ acidity, creamy mouthfeel with a delightful yeasty bread note. Balanced and complex with excellent structure. An outstanding sparkler that continued to evolve throughout the evening with crisp flavors providing a fabulous contrast to many heavy and aged Barolos consumed on this night. Top marks.
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3/22/2020 - notdeadyet wrote: 94 Points
Awesome!
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12/25/2019 - sstein19 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Dark gold in color. Nose of brioche, honey, orange blossom, and yeast. Flavors of caramel, apple, Myer lemon Tart with a light lingering finish.
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12/24/2019 - OldHick95 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Excellent. Fine and plentiful bubbles. Almond, lemon zest and dried fruit nose. Tart lemon meringue pie on the palate. A long finish ending softly with lemon pastry.
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1/14/2019 - ciesel wrote: 92 Points
Layered nuanced sparkler. Long lingering finish.
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10/6/2018 - qtsam11 wrote: 93 Points
Amazing, one of the best late disgorged offerings from Schramsberg I've ever had. Toasted nuts, brioche, a hint of citrus. The effervescence is fantastic. Very well balanced acidity and body.
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8/20/2018 - sstein19 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Nose of heavy caramel, brioche, pear, and apricot with a hint of lemon. Strong caramel apple and honey flavors with a crisp and tart mouthfeel. Well rounded and complex in the mouth with lingering apple.
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7/21/2018 - Venezia wrote: 95 Points
simply stunning. rich and yeasty. glad to have 2 more bottles. definitely has lots of time.
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5/15/2018 - gpritsch Likes this wine: 94 Points
Wow! Outstanding sparkler. Dry, powerful flavors. Loved it.
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4/22/2018 - Roger Patterson wrote: 92 Points
Shell mineral earth cheese skunk bread apples oak vanilla toast lemon curd. Complex and layered with a little New around each corner but a little weighty and short on fruit.
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4/4/2018 - Dmoffat wrote: 94 Points
Bright and rich! Great notes of green apples, lemon custard and shortbread.
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