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Caraccioli Cellars

Brut Cuvée Santa Lucia Highlands Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay

9.1117 ratings
9.133 pro ratings
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa

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Caraccioli CellarsSanta Lucia Highlands, Central CoastPinot Noir
Top Notes For
Michael Herzog
9.3

This is such a great sparkling wine with savory notes and nice levels of acid. Consistent with prior notes.

This is such a great sparkling wine with savory notes and nice levels of acid. Consistent with prior notes.

Feb 13th, 2022
Henrik Poulsen
9.1

Showing more tart and acidic than at my last encounter (18+ months ago, rated 93pts).
To my palate/nose this is still a dead ringer for a mineral driven Champagne and deserves special attention.

Showing more tart and acidic than at my last encounter (18+ months ago, rated 93pts).
To my palate/nose this is still a dead ringer for a mineral driven Champagne and deserves special attention.

Jun 8th, 2019
Tracy Hall
9.2

Nice! Bright, pear and Granny Smith apples with a yeasty mouthwatering finish.

Nice! Bright, pear and Granny Smith apples with a yeasty mouthwatering finish.

Apr 3rd, 2019
Brent Clayton
9.2

Crisp rich elegant

Crisp rich elegant

Sep 2nd, 2018
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.8

TART

TART

May 4th, 2017
Matt Sterr
9.2

Meyer lemon 🍋 w/ a firm nuttiness.

Meyer lemon 🍋 w/ a firm nuttiness.

Mar 1st, 2017
Jake Hajer
9.1

Various citrus, good acidity- good depth.

Various citrus, good acidity- good depth.

Oct 21st, 2016
Matt
9.2

Really integrated, layered, and has everything you want in great Champagne without the price. The texture has weight and roundness without being too fat or clumsy. Spine of acid is zippy without too many edges. Notes of brioche, yellow apple, lemon curd, citrus, orchard blossom, sea spray, kiss of iodine, leesy notes accentuate it all. Persistent finish that evolves and lingers. Should help change your mind about domestic sparkling wine.

Really integrated, layered, and has everything you want in great Champagne without the price. The texture has weight and roundness without being too fat or clumsy. Spine of acid is zippy without too many edges. Notes of brioche, yellow apple, lemon curd, citrus, orchard blossom, sea spray, kiss of iodine, leesy notes accentuate it all. Persistent finish that evolves and lingers. Should help change your mind about domestic sparkling wine.

Jul 6th, 2016
Adam Nelson
9.3

Beat domestic sparkling I've had thus far

Beat domestic sparkling I've had thus far

Dec 28th, 2015
Tom Riley
9.4

This is a wow wine. Not intense on the nose yet redolent and complex. In the mouth, it opens gently with biscuit notes and hints of pink grapefruit and pineapple, but explodes towards the back of the mouth in a fruit and acid festival. Elegant and concentrated, with a super finish. This is delicious, a real treat. (Can't believe Delectable doesn't know this wine.)

This is a wow wine. Not intense on the nose yet redolent and complex. In the mouth, it opens gently with biscuit notes and hints of pink grapefruit and pineapple, but explodes towards the back of the mouth in a fruit and acid festival. Elegant and concentrated, with a super finish. This is delicious, a real treat. (Can't believe Delectable doesn't know this wine.)

Dec 21st, 2015