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RivaRose Brut Rose

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RivaRose
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Provenance
Retail Price: $21.99

Tasting Notes: From Provenance. Grenache and syrah artfully blended in the classic French tradition. Beautiful in the glass with fine bubbles. Reflecting its Mediterranean heritage, the perfect sparking for the beach!
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Nicolas Feuillatte Demi-Sec Rose

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Nicolas Feuillatte Demi-Sec Rose
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne Rose
Retail Price: $56.99

Tasting Notes: An amazingly elegant Champagne with a gentle sweetness and delicate bubbles. Perfect for the special occasion or with some berry fruits and chocolate.
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Nicolas Feuillette Brut Rosé

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Nicolas Feuillette
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne Rose
Retail Price: $53

Tasting Notes: A shining example of why Champagne Nicolas Feuillette is the top-selling Champagne in France. A lovely, pale salmon in the glass, and hints of cherry and strawberry wafting up from the glass, entice you to taste it. And your efforts will be well rewarded, with wonderful texture, weight and a lingering finish.
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Luca Grucci Prosecco

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Luca Grucci
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Valdobbiadene D.O.C.G.
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Aromas of peach, apple and citrus fruit with a creamy palate of peach, mineral and flowers. Very good acidity, clean and crisp. A well-balanced finish with vibrant citrus, slate and rose pedals flavors.
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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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Giro Ribot Masia Parera Reserva Brut

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Giro Ribot Masia Parera
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Spain
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: A truly superb and elegant style from the Ribot Family in Penedes. 50% macabeo, 30% xarel-lo, and 20% Chardonnay produced by methode traditionelle. The wine is aged 12-to-15 months in bottle and not disgorged until ordered. There is a constant flow of tiny bubbles, delightful to the eye. There are hints of wildflower and truffle with a slight toastiness on the bouquet. It has a rich, creamy texture with nuances of baked apple and pear. The finish is long, crisp and slightly toasty/yeasty. You might think this is much more expensive than it is!
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Jean Michel Fichet Blanc de Meunier Brut 2008

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Jean Michel Fichet
Fanciful Name: Blanc de Meunier
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2008
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $52.99

Tasting Notes: Overlooking the Taittinger estate, Olivier Michel and his wife produce stellar Champagne, none more unique than this 100% pinot meunier expression. More fruity aromas than you ever expect from Champagne and equally complex on the palate, the grip, length and character of this Champagne will shock you for the price.
Jean Michel Fichet Blanc de Meunier Brut 2008

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Jaume Serra Cristolino Rose Brut

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Jaume Serra
Fanciful Name: Cristolino
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Cava
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: Produced by the Champagne method from 60% pinot noir and 40% trepat in the world’s largest sparkling wine region. A bright ruby color leads to a bouquet of violets and not-quite-ripe berries. Bold, rich flavors of cherry and strawberry coat the palate and linger in the lip-smacking, very-dry finish. This wine is surprisingly full bodied and will complement grilled salmon, prawns, paella, or even BBQ-sauced dishes. Try it with fresh fruits, or with brunch. It is also an amazing value!
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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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Collett Champagne

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Collett
Varietal: Champagne
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Aÿ
Retail Price: $49

Tasting Notes: An outstanding illustration of a non-vintage champagne, from a smaller-but-high-quality producer in Champagne. Toasty brioche notes accent the lovely fruit character. Well balanced, with good food-friendly acidity.
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Bartolomiol Prosecco Brut

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Bartolomiol
Fanciful Name: Miol
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Treviso
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: A classic style from the original production zone of Treviso in Italy’s Veneto. Aromatic, crisp, dry and fully “Spumante,” it’s the perfect aperitif by itself or will be an ideal base for the famous Bellini. Also excellent with Sunday brunch!
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