From winery web page: Our Blanc de Noir opens up with wonderful notes of baked apple, white cherry, graham cracker, and lychee. The palate continues to entice with more cherry accompanied by flavors of white peaches, honeydew melon, and tangerine. There is a deep complexity that is enhanced by the extra year of aging this vintage received in the bottle. Soft, round and thought provoking this wine presents a generous mousse.
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How we started the Christmas party. An excellent bottle and was a crowd pleaser. Went quickly and I thought it was an excellent bottle especially for one at auction.
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4th Saturday Brown Bagger (R&C's): Tasted nonblind before the warm up whites. Lot D28614. Cherry and mineral notes developing a subtle strawberry quality later on. Clay, mineral and berry flavors. Fine bead; finishes on the shorter side of the spectrum. Somewhat boring.
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Opened on New Year's Eve. This sparkler has nice floral notes on the nose with lots of apple and pear on the palate. Finish could have been longer. Overall nice bubbly--but nothing memorable.
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4/2/2023 - travelme Likes this wine: 92 Points
Bought a magnum at auction that was terrific. Loved it and it was the starter wine at a great party featuring a bunch of great wines.
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12/24/2021 - mtnmeister Likes this wine: 92 Points
From winery web page: Our Blanc de Noir opens up with wonderful notes of baked apple, white cherry, graham cracker, and lychee. The palate continues to entice with more cherry accompanied by flavors of white peaches, honeydew melon, and tangerine. There is a deep complexity that is enhanced by the extra year of aging this vintage received in the bottle. Soft, round and thought provoking this wine presents a generous mousse.
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11/25/2021 - raiderwes wrote: 91 Points
very fine;
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10/24/2018 - ecola Likes this wine:
Rich and bold flavors of toast, baked apple. More old world style than I expected. Opened up with air to become more intense.
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12/24/2016 - travelme Likes this wine: 89 Points
How we started the Christmas party. An excellent bottle and was a crowd pleaser. Went quickly and I thought it was an excellent bottle especially for one at auction.
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10/18/2016 - MikeyUSC Likes this wine: 90 Points
Smooth & Crisp.. Faint Apple & Pear notes, good value for a NV.
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8/28/2016 - Maximus Faust Likes this wine:
Nice, different than the Mumms bottle, which we preferred but would buy again. A little more fruit and a bit of wood at the end vs the Mumms.
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2/1/2016 - Box57 Likes this wine:
PAL: 3
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6/24/2015 - Box57 Likes this wine:
PAL Ranking: 2
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3/13/2015 - Capitolhack Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great sparkler. Crisp, with nice small bubbles. Held its own with a Schramsberg blanc de noirs.
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2/28/2015 - AllRed wrote: 86 Points
4th Saturday Brown Bagger (R&C's): Tasted nonblind before the warm up whites. Lot D28614. Cherry and mineral notes developing a subtle strawberry quality later on. Clay, mineral and berry flavors. Fine bead; finishes on the shorter side of the spectrum. Somewhat boring.
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11/27/2014 - BobMilton Likes this wine: 92 Points
A very nice sparkling wine with great complexity (not something I normally find in sparklers).
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11/11/2014 - Sharky911 wrote:
Taste of Pear very nice
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10/22/2014 - mdmcgonigal wrote: 88 Points
Winery tasting. Toast, tar and citrus.
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10/28/2013 - wmccone54 wrote: 86 Points
Winery tasting. Good effervescence; however, aromas and flavors are of toasty lemonade.
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1/2/2013 - George Lopez Likes this wine: 89 Points
Opened on New Year's Eve. This sparkler has nice floral notes on the nose with lots of apple and pear on the palate. Finish could have been longer. Overall nice bubbly--but nothing memorable.
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1/1/2013 - stevenp22 wrote: 90 Points
New Year's Eve a great sparkling wine
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12/27/2012 - stevenp22 wrote: 90 Points
A favorite sparkling wine, not too sweet and not too dry.
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5/6/2012 - joefel Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice bottle of sparkling wine. Good balance.
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4/13/2012 - eoinhharkins wrote: 84 Points
Not allot to say - certainly not worth the price now they've changed to NV very basic and simple
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11/13/2010 - jfarley3 wrote: 90 Points
Very crisp refreshing sparkler with notes of lemon, orange and mild toastiness. Good finish. Great with seafood.
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8/29/2010 - manny_sf wrote: 90 Points
Nice bottle of sparkling wine
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5/31/2010 - psoals wrote: 90 Points
Lovely strawberry notes, rich mouthfeel, solid sparkling wine for the price.
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3/19/2010 - cartime wrote: 87 Points
Slightly herbal. Didn't love this.
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