Domaine Bousquet, Brut, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A sparkling brut that is such a much better alternative to prosecco as an everyday sparkler with more finesse.[Read more]
Domaine Bousquet, Brut, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A sparkling brut that is such a much better alternative to prosecco as an everyday sparkler with more finesse.[Read more]
Domaine Bousquet, Rosé Brut, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A fun, sparkling rosé with bright red fruit.[Read more]
Bruno Paillard, Première Cuvée Extra Brut Champagne, France
Tasting Note: Champagne can range the gamut in style from being fruit driven to being yeast driven, and this Champagne straddles the middle combining qualities of both.[Read more]
I attended great presentation by Adam Waddell on the Cava DO held at CorkBuzz NYC.
I adore cava as the proletariat’s traditional method wine and enjoy it more often than any other bubbly.
We tasted Pares Balta Blanca Cusine 2012, Maset L’avi Pau Gran Reserva Brut Nature, Anna de Cordorniu Blancs de Blancs and Anna de Cordorniu Brut Rose.
A vintage 2012 cava costs just as much as an entry-level Champagne and is such a greater value complete with notes of brioche.
There are some new classification rules going into effect in January 2021 that you may be interested in learning more about.
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De Saint Gall, 2012 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millesime Brut Champagne, France
Tasting Note: A vintage Grand Cru Champagne that is teaming with development, complexity and a rich yeasty character.[Read more]
Lucien Albrecht, Crémant D’Alsace Brut Rosé, Alsace, France
Tasting Note: This is my summer go-to crémant because it’s rosé-colored, sparkling, delicious and makes a perfect opening to a meal.[Read more]
Lucien Albrecht, Crémant D’Alsace Brut, Alsace, France
Tasting Note: Crémant from Alsace has always been an under-the-radar sparkling wine known well to and enjoyed regularly by the French themselves, and this bottle from Lucien Albrecht demonstrates why.[Read more]
Valdo, Marca Oro Prosecco DOC Brut, Veneto, Italy
Tasting Note: A good, basic prosecco.[Read more]
Valdo, Floral Rosé Brut, Italy
Tasting Note: A sparkling rosé that is simple, straightforward and better than many similarly-produced sparkling rosés in the market.[Read more]
Villa Di Corlo, Corleto Lambrusco Grasparossa Di Castelvetro, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Tasting Note: A dry, lively, Grasparossa Lambrusco to pair with an Italian meal – especially one in summer on the porch.[Read more]