Wednesday, December 16, 2015

BREAK OUT THE BUBBLIES

Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis sabering Laurent Perrier Champagne
Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis sabering Laurent Perrier Champagne
 
It’s time to break out the bubblies. Here are some of my favorites from $15 to $79 to ring in the new year in style.
 
CALIFORNIA

Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley California USA  PG 90 $23.99
Elegant, understated and dry with a fine mousse (tiny bubbles) and notes of lemon tea, granny smith apple, asian pear, and sugar cookie.


Scharffenberger Brut Mendocino California USA  PG 90 $19.99
Zesty, lively and fine with notes of lemon drop, ginger ale, butter cream frosting and rising bread.


ITALY

Ruffino Prosecco DOC Veneto Italy PG 89 $15
Fresh white peach and apple notes. Dry, light, and crisp sparkler.


SPAIN

Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad Brut Cava Catalonia Spain PG 92 $25
Powerful, lively and crisp with notes of lemon, tangerine, quince, starfruit, pine, and chalk.


FRANCE

Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne France PG 92 $40
Feminine, elegant, fully sparkling and dry with notes of lemon bar, toasted rye, croissant, biscotti and chalk.


Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut Champagne France PG 92 $79
Rich and bold with notes of tar, mushroom, roasted meat, cashews and lemon zest.




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