KA

8.9

Cafe De Sao Bento Lisbon — a month ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

When in the Azores drink… lovely Azorean whites, especially from Pico. Like w many Portuguese whites ( & reds), a blend- of what, I don’t know ( probably Verdelho). Salty, volcanic, & some serious yellow fruits. Bought in local supermarket for about 18$. Paired w local Sao Jorge cheese, local cured ham, & artisanal sesame crackers. Damn. — a year ago

Matt Perlman

9.3

This was unbelievably good as an aperitif and now of course I can’t find any more — 2 years ago

Martijn

9.1

Great wine. Only 1990 bottles made. 100 percent grenache blanc.
Great nose. — 5 years ago

Jonathan Cullum

9.0

Rich, round, like a California Cabernet. R$100 in Sao Bernardo do Campo. — 6 years ago

with Cesar

Diana Sarko

9.0

Lovely, smooth red we bought from a tapas place in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores. — 7 years ago

John Hagood

9.1

Purchased 2015 for $25 at Grand Cata on 3/5/19. Decanted 3/9/19. Medium bodied. Bright red. Leather smoke tarragon. Touch of orange peel. Peaks of acid and tannin way back on caudal palate. Long Black Cherry finish after ten minutes open. Licorice turns to tarragon after 25 minutes. Aromas and body of light milk chocolate & caramel. — 7 years ago

Dick Schinkel

9.5

Only 620 bottles!
This is bottle 357! — 3 months ago

Herb Listen

9.3

In Brazil in Sao paulo with EY ESG meeting — 2 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.4

15 year old bottle. Impressive.
With Richard family in Sao Paulo — 2 years ago

Randall Brater

9.2

The overall rating on here makes no sense. This wine is excellent at a great price. — 3 years ago

Jaume Claramunt

9.4

My daughter’s gift for Christmas — 6 years ago

Noel Lourdes

9.0

Full bodied and lingering complexity. A great blend that comes from the Baga grape unique to the region of Bairrada. If this was from Châteauneuf-du-Pape expect to pay 3x more. — 7 years ago

Jaume Claramunt

9.4

Intens i brillant. Per a buscar més ampolles... — 7 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Breathless – Blanc de Blancs – Cox Vineyard (Single Vineyard Reserve) – Méthode Champenoise – Organic
Mendocino County, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A beautifully crafted Blanc de Blancs made in the traditional méthode champenoise, sourced from the organic Cox Vineyard in Mendocino County. Produced by Breathless Sparkling Wines, founded by the three sisters Sharon Cohn, Rebecca Faust, and Cynthia Faust, this cuvée reflects the winery’s philosophy of celebrating life’s “breathless moments.” Elegant, artisanal, and fruit-centered, it captures California brightness while honoring Old World technique.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh brioche, lemon curd, white peach, and crisp green apple, lifted by subtle minerality. Gentle notes of pastry cream, toasted almond, and rising dough show the extended lees contact and classic champagne-inspired craftsmanship.

Mouthfeel
Bright, delicate, and creamy. The mousse is refined and persistent, offering a graceful texture that remains lively from start to finish. A very clean, uplifting acidity shapes a long, refreshing finish.

Food Pairings
Oysters, goat cheese tartlets, shrimp ceviche, sushi, fried tempura, creamy pastas, or delicate white-fish dishes. Also a beautiful aperitif on its own.

Verdict
A genuinely lovely Blanc de Blancs that blends California sunshine with classic French technique. Elegant, aromatic, and refreshing, this is one of the most delightful expressions of méthode champenoise sparkling wine coming out of Sonoma/Mendocino today. A winery with heart behind every bottle.

Did You Know?
Breathless was founded by three sisters, Sharon Cohn, Rebecca Faust, and Cynthia Faust as a tribute to their mother Martha, whose mantra of living life fully inspired both the name Breathless and the joyful label art. Their winemaker, Penny Gadd-Coster, is considered an “honorary fourth sister” and is one of California’s most respected sparkling specialists. — 7 months ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

It was good, but the nose was a little funky — 3 years ago

Dick Schinkel

9.5

Coster de Carignan ! — 6 years ago

Noel Lourdes

9.1

10 yr old vintage. Full bodied and robust. — 7 years ago

Dick Schinkel

9.4

Barrel and bottle tasting with Salvador 👍🍷 — 7 years ago

Yong Shin

9.1

Ripe stone fruit nose, peachy, juicy with nicely balanced acidity. Field blend. Chinon. — 7 years ago