Scharffenberger Cellars Brut Excellence Rosé Sparkling

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Scharffenberger Cellars

Fanciful Name: Brut Excellence Rosé

Varietal: Sparkling

Country of Origin: United States

Appellation: Mendocino

Retail Price: $29.00

Tasting Notes: Mendocino County is well known for its cool climate, and potential for fashioning superb sparkling wines. Scharffenberger was one of the pioneers of producing sparkling wines in the region, and their expertise is well demonstrated by this elegant and supple sparkler. Subtle red fruit is a key component to both the nose and palate, which finishes in a long and balanced manner.

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FIVE STARS
*****
92-100
A Top-flight wine. Superior in taste and character and providing an outstanding price/value relationship.

FOUR STARS
****
86-91
A very good wine and an excellent value. A wine for which customers will keep coming back.

THREE STARS
***
80-85
An above-average wine, at a reasonable price point, which many customers enjoy.

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Scharffenberger Cellars Brut Excellence Rosé Sparkling