Giant Wine Sale & Tasting 4/7/2012 (Cellar on Greene, Columbia, SC): Maybe not for everyone, this is a classy, but possibly somewhat controversial sparkler. What makes it different, is the almost complete flavor dominance by the the dosage. It has all kinds of brown spice, and ginger root that coat the palate with non fruit flavors. Maybe some of the non fruit flavors are the result of a large percentage of Pinot Noir, and Pinot Menier. There is some citrus, pear, and apple but mostly in the background. Very active little bubbles. Nicely balanced acidity. Long yeasty finish.
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4/7/2012 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 86 Points
Giant Wine Sale & Tasting 4/7/2012 (Cellar on Greene, Columbia, SC): Maybe not for everyone, this is a classy, but possibly somewhat controversial sparkler. What makes it different, is the almost complete flavor dominance by the the dosage. It has all kinds of brown spice, and ginger root that coat the palate with non fruit flavors. Maybe some of the non fruit flavors are the result of a large percentage of Pinot Noir, and Pinot Menier. There is some citrus, pear, and apple but mostly in the background. Very active little bubbles. Nicely balanced acidity. Long yeasty finish.
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8/23/2011 - bugdoced wrote: 86 Points
A nice surprise with tart dry sparkling flavor that is not over the hill
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1/15/2011 - czar33 wrote: 85 Points
Tout à fait ordinaire... pas mauvais. Très sec mais sans charme.
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1/3/2010 - callmeacab22 wrote: 87 Points
Purchased circa 2003 ... generally enjoyed ... not overly dry, decent fruit; used some for Champagne drinks.
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12/24/2009 - gmbdds wrote: 88 Points
Lively and fresh with nice toast and apple flavors. Better than expected.
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