Scharffenberger

Brut Excellence Mendocino County Sparkling Wine

8.872 ratings
8.710 pro ratings
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
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
Top Notes For
Shun Kikuchi

Relatively rich style. Dry. Ch60% PN40%

Relatively rich style. Dry. Ch60% PN40%

Feb 14th, 2016
Kyle Groombridge

I thought this was very enjoyable for the price.. heady and rich but elegant at the same time..lifted fruit, good daily drink.

I thought this was very enjoyable for the price.. heady and rich but elegant at the same time..lifted fruit, good daily drink.

Dec 13th, 2015
Katy Jossy Simanski

Cheap & cheerful.

Cheap & cheerful.

Sep 1st, 2015
Joe F
8.4

Nice aroma, some grape. 13C tasting.

Nice aroma, some grape. 13C tasting.

Dec 15th, 2018
Tripp Borstel

Yah, pretty good. Nice value.

Yah, pretty good. Nice value.

Jun 26th, 2018
Mitchell Wiatrak

Opening volley of our wine tasting tonight. Very crisp and clean. Delightful. I think this is an excellent sparkling wine, especially for the price.

Opening volley of our wine tasting tonight. Very crisp and clean. Delightful. I think this is an excellent sparkling wine, especially for the price.

Jun 21st, 2018
Ryan Colthorp

Quaffable bubbly for the price you pay.

Quaffable bubbly for the price you pay.

Apr 4th, 2018
Greg LaRosa

Ok CA sparkler. A little too much residual sweetness. 7/2/17.

Ok CA sparkler. A little too much residual sweetness. 7/2/17.

Jul 2nd, 2017
Jack LeTourneau

Excellent US sparking wine competing and performing well above the French Champagne Houses US products. Light bubbles and crisp flavors.

Excellent US sparking wine competing and performing well above the French Champagne Houses US products. Light bubbles and crisp flavors.

Apr 28th, 2017
Carol

Super fruity with a dry finish. Happy birthday Masha and Tara!

Super fruity with a dry finish. Happy birthday Masha and Tara!

Mar 5th, 2017