Little more yeast and a little more sugar makes it carbonated/sparkling
Champagne Method- using traditional grapes (PN, Chardonnay and Pinot M) but can be from any where
Naturale- zero dosage which means no sugar added
Brut- little bit of sugar, but still dry. Little sugar added allows for second fermentation in the bottle.
Cava has just as strict laws as champagne. Originally called Spanish champagne. 100% in the Champagne region. Use common Spanish grapes. Can only use approved grapes.
Fun Fact- if you do a rosado,’it has to only be a 100% of one particular grape. Can not be a blend.
Champagne taste on a great budget.
$18.99 at Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe
— 5 years ago
hawthorne
Clean but not overly crisp. Not too dry
Apricot, slight citrus,
Grape called Melon
Fruit fwd — 3 years ago
Buttery mouth feel. Hints of lemon and butterscotch. — 4 years ago
First leaf. Medium to heavy body. Lot of fruit up front. Very juicy. Smooth finish. Crowd pleaser. Would buy again — 5 years ago
This wine looks, smells and tastes like an elegant Pinot Noir despite the fact that the grapes gets fourth billing. Cabernet Franc, Pinot Meunier and Merlot lead the way, with Gamay bringing up the rear. The color is very strong for a rosé, and the Meunier brings a note of Champagne to the mix while the Cab Franc is pronounced on the palate. This drinks like a red wine without the tannic structure. It's very pleasant and leaves a bit of tea on the finish. Quite nice. — 6 years ago
2019
Hawthorne $38
T-4
A-3.5/4
Solid PN. Silky. Light acidity. Some berry
Went in OR and sat outside — 3 years ago
A nice chardonnay from a winery we've always enjoyed. Notes of butterscotch and caramel and even a hint of apple (such as honey crisp). Lemon on the palate, as well as oakiness, with slight acidity at the end. — 3 years ago
Shengli Hu
50/50 Grenache-Mourvèdre. 100% whole cluster. 11 months aging in 50/50 concrete eggs and neutral barriques. Sour cherry, Hawthorne, raspberry, red flowers, tart blueberry, dried herbs, white and black pepper, high acidity, medium+ med grained tannins. Med+ finish. — 2 years ago