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Sparkling Wines From Around the World
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Sparkling Wines From Around the World
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Tuesday, June 13, 2006 |
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Speakers: Carol Berman, Radio Personality, Wine Educator
We tasted 13 sparkling wines from the around the world. Domaine Chandon, Blanc de Noirs, California was the favorite of the tasting.
Mionetto Prosecco Brut, Spumante NV, Italy was the second favorite and Banfi, Rosa Regale Brachetto d'Acqui, Italy was the third favorite.
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| Flight I: Sparkling Wines |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
Altin Kobuk Brut Kavakildere, Turkey
Straw color, aroma of apple with small and persistent bubbles. Fresh, lively sparkling wine. |
7 |
$12.99 |
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Clinton Vineyard Sparkling Seyval Blanc, Hudson Valley NY
Light gold color, earthy, spice, refreshing. |
1 |
$24.99 |
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L'Hereu de Raventos I Blanc Brut, Spain
Pale, drier, not fruity, A blend of 60% Macabeo, 20% Xarel-lo and 20% Parellada from 100% estate-bottled fruit, The wine is bright and lively with fruity aromas of lemon and green apple and more complex notes of fresh baked bread. The palate is well structured with tiny bubbles that dance across the palate. The "L'Hereu" typically spends between nine and 12 months on the lees before disgorgement." A lovely Cava. |
11 |
$13.99 |
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Lenz 1999 Cuvee Sparkling/Methode Champenoise, Long Island NY
More golden, more fruit, more mouth feel, 70% chardonnay, 30 % pinot noir, finished in a dry style lends its lean, fresh, aromatic taste with hints of pineapple, cherry, spice to any meal. |
6 |
$29.99 |
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Champagne Pierre Peters Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut NV, France
100% Chardonnay. Apple, lemon, citris, clean, delicate, long finish. Lighter style. Lovely wine. |
14 |
$38.99 |
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Champagne Louis de Sacy Grand Cru Brut NV, France
60% Pinot Noir, 35% chardonnay, 5% Meunier. Golden color, with very fine bubbles, with a complex, and well balanced nose of red fruits, citrus, spices, herbs and toasted bread. Beautiful, medium finish. |
8 |
$35.00 |
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Monmousseau Brut Etoile NV, France
Wines from the L'Etoile appellation of the Jura which are produced using the champagne method are called L'Etoile Mousseux. Made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes, lighter color, delicate, fruit in nose, spice, apples. This sparkler is clean, simple, light and airy. |
4 |
$11.99 |
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Domaine Chandon, Blanc de Noirs, California
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay Blend. Delicate salmon color, cherries, spice, toasted almond on nose and palate, and finish with a soft lingering, creamy texture. The favorite of the flight. |
19 |
$14.00 |
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Gruet, Blanc de Noirs, New Mexico
Pink, 75 % Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, Aged a minimum of 2 years. Berry and toasty aromas, creamy texture, rich complex flavors. Balanced, long finish, juicy. |
7 |
$18.99 |
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Codorniu Rose, Spain
Pinot Noir grape. The nose is reminiscent of ripe summer fruits such as raspberries and strawberries and the palette is refreshing and lively with a zesty citrus finish. |
7 |
$13.99 |
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Mionetto Prosecco Brut, Spumante NV, Italy
100% Prosecco. Intense fruity bouquet with a hint of golden apple. Brut, fresh and light in body, well-balanced and easy to drink. The second favorite of the tasting. |
17 |
$14.00 |
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La Spinetta, Rivetti Moscato d'Asti 2005, Italy
Moscato grape. This is a low-alcohol, semi-sparkling wine with about half the carbonation of a typical sparkling wine, and is released very soon after the vintage to preserve its uniquely fresh character. It is extremely aromatic, with a famously complex perfume, and generally has a mild level of sweetness counterbalanced by vibrant acidity. Moscato d'Asti makes an exceptional dessert wine, but is also versatile enough to serve as an aperitif. Served alone, it is one of the most refreshing wines in the world; what could be better on a hot summer day? Moscato d'Asti is always best consumed within two years of the vintage on the label. |
8 |
$18.99 |
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Banfi, Rosa Regale Brachetto d'Acqui, Italy
Ruby red. Lively rose froth. Intense, aromatic, bouquet, with hints of Bulgarian rose. Soft and elegant with a touch of strawberry, raspberry, and almond on the palate. This wine is particularly suited with fresh berries and chocolates, but also makes a unique and festive aperitif. The third favorite of the tasting.
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15 |
$22.99 |
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