origin: United States

Barefoot Bubbly Pinot Grigio

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Barefoot Bubbly
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $8.99

Tasting Notes: Affordable party and picnic sparkler. Light and easy to sip with hints of citrus and orange blossoms. Great with appetizers.
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Wedding Oaks Bridal Bliss Muscat Canelli 2015

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Wedding Oaks
Fanciful Name: Bridal Bliss
Varietal: Muscat
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Texas
Appellation: Texas High Plains
Retail Price: $25.99

Tasting Notes: Only 381 cases produced of this Frizzante-style sparking. 100% Muscat Canelli sourced from a single vineyard in the Texas High Plains AVA. Honeysuckle and pear flavors balance a hint of minerality. Easy drinking, and perfect for those hot afternoons.
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Jacqueline Leonne Brut

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Jacqueline Leonne
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: New Mexico
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Layered flavors of lemon and spice build to a powerful-yet-sleek wine with a nutty toasty element that is reminiscent of the finesse of Champagne. The lengthy finish of apple and minerality showcase superb winemaking.
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Bodkin Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc

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Bodkin
Fanciful Name: Sparkling
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: North Coast
Retail Price: $20.99

Tasting Notes: America's first sparkling sauvignon blanc is a treat to sparkling lovers. The toastiness of Champagne but the citrusy, freshness of sauvignon blanc, you have to drink a full glass of this Sonoma wine to believe it’s real. One of the most unique wine experiences you will have this year. Sparkling wine lovers and sauvignon blanc lovers will all get a kick out of this great wine.
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Gruet Brut Rose

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Gruet
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: New Mexico
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: Crafted from 100% pinot noir, this delicate and rich bubbly is bursting with aromas and flavors of wild strawberry. Easy acidity on the finish makes this a favorite for parties and holiday ham or turkey.
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Jacqueline Leonne Rose Brut

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Jacqueline Leonne
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: New Mexico
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: A sparkling wine with subtlety, minerality and power that exceed expectations. The rose character of this wine grows as richness and red fruit notes like raspberries flesh out the finish.
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Schramsberg Blanc De Blancs 2013

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Schramsberg
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $39.99

Tasting Notes: This true brut style offers the mouthfeel of a 100% Chardonnay sparkling. The balance of textures and fruit, with dry freshness, make this the cream of the crop for Napa sparkling wine.
Schramsberg Blanc De Blancs 2013

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McPherson Cellars Sparkling

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McPherson Cellars
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Texas
Retail Price: $20.99

Tasting Notes: 100% Texas grapes sourced from a single vineyard by Kim McPherson and then transported to California to be completed by his brother John, also a very talented winemaker. Clean finish, good acidity, and great balance. Begs for a second glass. Only 780 cases produced.
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Chateau Frank Blanc de Noirs

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Chateau Frank
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: New York
Retail Price: $34.99

Tasting Notes: From a well-established New York wine pioneer from Finger Lakes, this is one of the top medal winners in the sparkling wine category at competitions across the country. It's easy to see why. Plenty of fruit, with an interesting blend of spice on the nose and palate that provide a paradox. It's refined enough to sip and contemplate, yet so tasty, you may just want to gulp it down. A top domestic producer!
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Gruet Blanc De Noirs

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Gruet
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: New Mexico
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: The French family Gruet founded their winery in Albuquerque, New Mexico more than 25 years ago, producing delightful wines by methode champenois using traditional Champagne grapes. Their Blanc De Noirs is 75% pinot noir and 25% Chardonnay. It has a lovely pale salmon/coral color with a floral bouquet and hints of strawberry, peach and sweet spice on the palate. Its finish is long with racy, sweet/tart acidity. A simply beautiful style and a great value!
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Northstar Merlot 2012

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Northstar
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Washington
Retail Price: $35

Tasting Notes: The epitome of great Washington Merlot. Dark cherry and vanilla flavors work so nice together. The perfect balance of oak makes the finish long and memorable. Big, bold and built to last. Lay this wine down to enjoy for years to come.
Northstar Merlot 2012

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