varietal: Sparkling

Ca’del Bosco Cuvee Prestige Franciacorte Extra Brut

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Ca' del Bosco
Fanciful Name: Cuvée Prestige Extra Brut
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Franciacorta DOCG
Retail Price: $36.99

Tasting Notes: Upon opening the bottle, you are immediately welcomed with bready aromas of yeast and toasted bread. Tasting this Extra Brut sparkler, it shows plenty of stone fruit on the palate, short mousse, but lingering finish. 
Ca’del Bosco Cuvee Prestige Franciacorte Extra Brut

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Robert Hall Grenache Blanc 2020

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Robert Hall
Fanciful Name: Cavern Select Sparkling Grenache Blanc
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $40.00

Tasting Notes: Paso Robles has shown to be a great growing region for Rhône Valley varieties, and this sparkling grenache blanc is no exception. Bright and pale in the glass, the nose and palate show plenty of citrus, minerality, with toasty notes. Excellent focus and length on the finish.
Robert Hall Grenache Blanc 2020

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McPherson Sparkling Brut

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Fanciful Name: Sparkling Brut
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Texas High Plains
Retail Price: $21.99

Tasting Notes: “Brothers blend” is how I refer to this collaborative project between Kim and Jon McPherson. 100% chenin from the Lepard vineyard is vinified by Kim in Lubbock, TX, and then shipped to his brother in Temecula, CA, for finishing as a sparkling using the Charmat process. Reminiscent of a classic sparkling Vouvray, with crisp acidity, wonderful citrus notes and a touch of sweetness on the finish. Perfect for those hot summer days on the patio. Great value, and 100% Texas to boot! ($21.99)
McPherson Sparkling Brut

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Gusbourne Brut Reserve 2018

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Gusbourne
Fanciful Name: Brut Réserve
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Appellation: Kent
Retail Price: $63.99

Tasting Notes: Elegant, with superb fruit and weight on the palate that showcase the wine's pedigree. About two-thirds red grape varieties, there is a richness, tempered by the acidic backbone. Another world-class sparkling wine from England, which can go toe to toe with top-end Champagnes.
Gusbourne Brut Reserve 2018

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Domaine Chandon Brut Cuvée

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Domaine Chandon
Fanciful Name: Brut Cuvée
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: NV
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Carneros
Retail Price: $36.99

Tasting Notes: From one of the pioneers of high-end sparkling wine production in California, the 2018 Brut Cuvée shows plenty of class, with a brilliant pale yellow gold in the glass, and lots of delicate tree fruit on the nose and palate. Very food friendly, and a great value.
Domaine Chandon Brut Cuvée

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Herdade do Rocim Mariana Blanc de Blancs Bruto Espumante

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Herdade do Rocim
Fanciful Name: Mariana Blanc de Blancs Bruto Espumante
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Regional Alentejano
Retail Price: $20.99

Tasting Notes: Clean, bright, elegant. All apt descriptors for this superb sparkling wine. The nose is dominated by tree fruit notes, with subtle floral hints. The focus on the palate keeps things lively, with balancing acidity and a longer finish, balancing the fruit and subtle toastiness.
Herdade do Rocim Mariana Blanc de Blancs Bruto Espumante

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Jacky Blot Tradition Brut

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Jacky Blot
Fanciful Name: Tradition Brut
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: NV
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Loire Valley
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: Two years of aging in the bottle during its methode traditionelle winemaking produces a fine and persistent bead. Aromas of graham cracker, almonds and minerals lead to flavors of citrus, honey and toast. A delightful bubbly made from 100% chenin blanc.
Jacky Blot Tradition Brut

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Francois Chidaine Méthode Traditionelle Brut 2018

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François Chidaine
Fanciful Name: Méthode Traditionelle Brut
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2018 
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Loire Valley
Retail Price: $23.00

Tasting Notes: The aromatics are fresh, filled with citrus zest and green apple. On the palate, the mousse is dry, pleasant, creamy, not aggressive. Flavors of ripe stone fruits, and Golden Delicious apples.
Francois Chidaine Méthode Traditionelle Brut 2018

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Bella Conchi Cava

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Bella Conchi
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Cava
Retail Price: $18.00

Tasting Notes: Produced from traditional Cava varieties, with a bit of chardonnay, showcases the clean tree and citrus fruit aspects. Brilliant pale gold, with green hints in the glass. The nose and palate share similar profiles. Very capable of matching with a wide range of foods, it's an excellent value.
Bella Conchi Cava

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Wolfberger Brut Rosé

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Wolfberger
Fanciful Name: Brut Rosé
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Crémant d'Alsace
Retail Price: $25.99

Tasting Notes: Using 100% pinot noir, this Cremant d'Alsace rivals many a more expensive bottle. Pale salmon in the glass, the nose and palate enjoy a generous combination of berry and sour cherry notes. The mouthfeel is quite generous, and the finish is quite lengthy.
Wolfberger Brut Rosé

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Valdo Marca Oro Rose Brut Vino Spumante

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Valdo
Fanciful Name: Marca Oro Rose Brut Vino Spumante
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $15.99

Tasting Notes: With a touch of pinot noir to provide the brilliant pink notes in the glass, the nose radiates with notes of tree and delicate berry fruit. The texture and finish provide a subtle elegance. A great wine, at a great price.
Valdo Marca Oro Rose Brut Vino Spumante

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Sektkellerei Szigeti Brut

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Sektkellerei Szigeti
Fanciful Name: Brut
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Austria
Appellation: Burgenland
Retail Price: $26.99

Tasting Notes: Brilliant pale yellow, with the slightest hints of green in the glass. 100% grüner veltliner provides lots of clean and bright notes of citrus and tree fruit. The finish is very long, elegant and lingering. A great wine to match up with a wide range of foods.
Sektkellerei Szigeti Brut

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