91 points James Suckling: "Pleasant floral and yeast aromas with sliced grapefruit and lemon as well. Medium-bodied with quite a presence on the palate. Bright citrus and honeysuckle wash over the palate with a lifting, firm mousse. A hint of nutmeg, too. Well structured with good depth. Disgorged in 1/2021. Drink now. (12/5/21)"
91 points/'Top 100 Best Buys of 2021,'' Wine & Spirits: "This is clean and crisp with rich undertones of brioche and lemon custard. It offers a balance of the soft and the lively, a refreshing sparkling wine to kick off a dinner party. (Aug 2021)"
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "A well-rounded, supple texture surrounds attractive toast and nut flavors in this suave and mouthfilling wine. Notes of biscuit, peach and toasted bread give it a nice sense of maturity and complexity. Alcohol 12.5%. (Dec 2020)"
90 points Falstaff Guide: "Brilliant, medium golden yellow. Open, accessible nose of yellow peach, vanilla cream, fragrant lemon blossom and delicate brioche aromas. Well-structured perlage on the palate, creamy, delicately spicy texture with an appealing acidity. Balanced and round with a fine fruity sweetness on the finish. Medium length. (10/6/23)"
Producer notes: "[$24 list] The wine is approximately 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. The full malolactic style adds a vanilla cream character producing a round and full-bodied wine. After approximately two years on the lees, there are notes of freshly baked bread and pastry that enhances the more fruit forward style of the wine. Finally, after several months on the cork, the wine develops caramel and hazel complexors. Alcohol 12%."
91 points/'Top 100 Best Buys of 2021,'' Wine & Spirits: "This is clean and crisp with rich undertones of brioche and lemon custard. It offers a balance of the soft and the lively, a refreshing sparkling wine to kick off a dinner party. (Aug 2021)"
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "A well-rounded, supple texture surrounds attractive toast and nut flavors in this suave and mouthfilling wine. Notes of biscuit, peach and toasted bread give it a nice sense of maturity and complexity. Alcohol 12.5%. (Dec 2020)"
90 points Falstaff Guide: "Brilliant, medium golden yellow. Open, accessible nose of yellow peach, vanilla cream, fragrant lemon blossom and delicate brioche aromas. Well-structured perlage on the palate, creamy, delicately spicy texture with an appealing acidity. Balanced and round with a fine fruity sweetness on the finish. Medium length. (10/6/23)"
Producer notes: "[$24 list] The wine is approximately 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. The full malolactic style adds a vanilla cream character producing a round and full-bodied wine. After approximately two years on the lees, there are notes of freshly baked bread and pastry that enhances the more fruit forward style of the wine. Finally, after several months on the cork, the wine develops caramel and hazel complexors. Alcohol 12%."
| Product SKU | 328459 |
| Producer | Scharffenberger |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | North Coast |
| Appellation | Mendocino |
| Varietal | Champagne / Sparkling Blend |
| Designation | Brut |
| Vintage | NV |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| Blend | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 12.5% |
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