Lovely for the price. Rich on the palate. Red-fruit driven with brioche, nougat, cola, and Whopper's malted milk balls. Delish.
Lovely for the price. Rich on the palate. Red-fruit driven with brioche, nougat, cola, and Whopper's malted milk balls. Delish.
Dec 25th, 2016
A blend of 67% pinot noir and 33% chardonnay, has aromas of perfectly ripe stone fruits. The palate packs a punch with apple and pear flavors, sitting in a light mousse that is well balanced. The finish shows some wood which gives the wine weight ending with a generous mineral touch. Great value but now is the time to drink the 2006.
A blend of 67% pinot noir and 33% chardonnay, has aromas of perfectly ripe stone fruits. The palate packs a punch with apple and pear flavors, sitting in a light mousse that is well balanced. The finish shows some wood which gives the wine weight ending with a generous mineral touch. Great value but now is the time to drink the 2006.
Apr 18th, 2016
A wonderful balance of color, effervescence, flavor, body, and dryness yet with the crispness expected.
A wonderful balance of color, effervescence, flavor, body, and dryness yet with the crispness expected.
Mar 21st, 2016
67% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay aged 5+ years on the yeast.
If you normally purchase $15 domestic sparklers you should try this and see what an additional $5+ will do for quality.
A bit high in dosage for me to make it into serious territory and a tad under the impressive 2006-vintage but still very recommendable.
67% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay aged 5+ years on the yeast.
If you normally purchase $15 domestic sparklers you should try this and see what an additional $5+ will do for quality.
A bit high in dosage for me to make it into serious territory and a tad under the impressive 2006-vintage but still very recommendable.
Feb 8th, 2016
Another lovely and lively California sparkler from a vertical tasting of Gloria Ferrer's Royal Cuvée Bruts. The 2001 is as charming as the other vintages I've tried, though it shows an evolution in the house's style—a trend toward a lighter, slightly softer, fruitier bubbly. It's delicate and focused, like Chantilly lace, inlaid with traces of mineral veins that hem in notes of anise, blackberry and brioche held aloft by a fine, frothy mousse. 12.9% | ABV Sample
Another lovely and lively California sparkler from a vertical tasting of Gloria Ferrer's Royal Cuvée Bruts. The 2001 is as charming as the other vintages I've tried, though it shows an evolution in the house's style—a trend toward a lighter, slightly softer, fruitier bubbly. It's delicate and focused, like Chantilly lace, inlaid with traces of mineral veins that hem in notes of anise, blackberry and brioche held aloft by a fine, frothy mousse. 12.9% | ABV Sample
Oct 8th, 2015
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
