Nose has crusty baked apple, toasted oats, fresh brioche, creamed butter, washed lemon and day old popcorn.
Palate has freshly baked bread, lemon zest, juiced lemon, chopped hazelnut (roasted), faint vanilla, (minor) dried blackcurrant with light saline minerality on the medium finish.
A good bottle, but consistent with all our prior 2007's, slightly underwhelming in comparison to shoulder vintages. Plenty of life in this to easily see a 20th birthday. ~$38
Nose has crusty baked apple, toasted oats, fresh brioche, creamed butter, washed lemon and day old popcorn.
Palate has freshly baked bread, lemon zest, juiced lemon, chopped hazelnut (roasted), faint vanilla, (minor) dried blackcurrant with light saline minerality on the medium finish.
A good bottle, but consistent with all our prior 2007's, slightly underwhelming in comparison to shoulder vintages. Plenty of life in this to easily see a 20th birthday. ~$38
Jan 16th, 2021
A few of us stopped by the wine storage facility today to “celebrate” the 4th in style...wine style. American zins and American Sparklers. Happy 4th 🇺🇸
Wow! Happily pleased and fairly surprised by this. This was my contribution. Had an ‘06 last year which was tasting really great but this ‘07 was a level above. Next to Ultramarine and the Reserve Schramsberg Sparklers, this is one of the best domestic Sparklers I’ve had, especially at the price ($50). Nose was grilled honeycomb, baked yeast and a small bit of limestone. Extremely creamy on the front palate...bubbles were so incredibly tiny. Multiple bubble strings. Wonderful lemon bread palate, with a crisp, chalky finish highlighted by grilled pineapple. This is an excellent US version of champagne.
A few of us stopped by the wine storage facility today to “celebrate” the 4th in style...wine style. American zins and American Sparklers. Happy 4th 🇺🇸
Wow! Happily pleased and fairly surprised by this. This was my contribution. Had an ‘06 last year which was tasting really great but this ‘07 was a level above. Next to Ultramarine and the Reserve Schramsberg Sparklers, this is one of the best domestic Sparklers I’ve had, especially at the price ($50). Nose was grilled honeycomb, baked yeast and a small bit of limestone. Extremely creamy on the front palate...bubbles were so incredibly tiny. Multiple bubble strings. Wonderful lemon bread palate, with a crisp, chalky finish highlighted by grilled pineapple. This is an excellent US version of champagne.
Jul 5th, 2018
Best Domestic Sparkler in Recent Memory -- Almond, Apple Skin, Ginger...
Best Domestic Sparkler in Recent Memory -- Almond, Apple Skin, Ginger...
1 person found it helpfulOct 11th, 2016
Excellent cali sparkler..acidity, yeast/bread like remnants, great fruit and nice long finish..need more
Excellent cali sparkler..acidity, yeast/bread like remnants, great fruit and nice long finish..need more
Apr 2nd, 2017
A wringer! Easily mistaken for classic Champagne, this beauty sings
A wringer! Easily mistaken for classic Champagne, this beauty sings
Jul 7th, 2016
Pale golden color with enticing brioche, roast hazelnut, lemon peel, baked apple and ginger aromas with plenty of tiny bubbles. On the palate it's broad, very creamy and well balanced with apple, lemon and kiss of raspberry flavors. Long satisfying finish. 52% Chardonnay, 48% Pinot Noir - 4% aged reserve wine, vintage 2004 and 2005 12.5% abv 2007 Vintage
Pale golden color with enticing brioche, roast hazelnut, lemon peel, baked apple and ginger aromas with plenty of tiny bubbles. On the palate it's broad, very creamy and well balanced with apple, lemon and kiss of raspberry flavors. Long satisfying finish. 52% Chardonnay, 48% Pinot Noir - 4% aged reserve wine, vintage 2004 and 2005 12.5% abv 2007 Vintage
Jul 5th, 2016
C'mon get happy.
Apr 30th, 2016
Wow! Amazing sparkler from Roederer. Baked apple pie, bread crust, vanilla, and lots of nuttiness... roasted hazelnuts maybe? The bubbles are small and acidity is incredible, paired with a long creamy finish that lingers and lingers. Sur Lie aging...More than worth the money.
Wow! Amazing sparkler from Roederer. Baked apple pie, bread crust, vanilla, and lots of nuttiness... roasted hazelnuts maybe? The bubbles are small and acidity is incredible, paired with a long creamy finish that lingers and lingers. Sur Lie aging...More than worth the money.
Jan 25th, 2016
Top example of domestic traditional method sparkling. Very good and recommended
Top example of domestic traditional method sparkling. Very good and recommended
Dec 27th, 2015
Rich and decadent, yet still fresh- you can taste the reserve wine and the lees. Yum!
Rich and decadent, yet still fresh- you can taste the reserve wine and the lees. Yum!
Dec 20th, 2015
Anderson Valley, North Coast, California, USA
