Westport Rivers

Brut Robert James Russell RJR Champagne Blend

9.032 ratings
9.35 pro ratings
Southeastern New England, Massachusetts, USA
Champagne Blend
Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster
Top Notes For
Tommy Pace

Some oxidation. Bruised apples. Lots of co2. Good richness. I like it. I knew that MA had potential for good things. #eastcoastlove

Some oxidation. Bruised apples. Lots of co2. Good richness. I like it. I knew that MA had potential for good things. #eastcoastlove

Oct 30th, 2015
Dale Cruse

New label for a beautiful local wine.

New label for a beautiful local wine.

Jan 3rd, 2013
Ray Vanderhoff

Another solid vintage of this consistently excellent New England bubbly! Intense Aromas and flavors of baked apples with hints of grapefruit and vanilla. Dark gold color. Beautiful mousse and consistent tiny bubbles with pallet cleansing acidity. Buttery/creamy texture. So well made. Thank You, John P.

Another solid vintage of this consistently excellent New England bubbly! Intense Aromas and flavors of baked apples with hints of grapefruit and vanilla. Dark gold color. Beautiful mousse and consistent tiny bubbles with pallet cleansing acidity. Buttery/creamy texture. So well made. Thank You, John P.

Nov 25th, 2021
Rufus King

A heavy, but dry, sparkling white from Westport Massachusetts, gift on Mother’s Day.

A heavy, but dry, sparkling white from Westport Massachusetts, gift on Mother’s Day.

May 8th, 2021
Ray Vanderhoff

Intense aromas of apples and brioche. (Like a bakery full of apple pies). Yeasty apples on the pallet. Creamy texture and very effervescent. Thirst Quencher! Great (and goes down easy) on a Summer Day!

Intense aromas of apples and brioche. (Like a bakery full of apple pies). Yeasty apples on the pallet. Creamy texture and very effervescent. Thirst Quencher! Great (and goes down easy) on a Summer Day!

Jul 6th, 2019
Rufus King

Semi-dry sparkling white, with slightly bitter finish at The Back Eddy in Westport, MA

Semi-dry sparkling white, with slightly bitter finish at The Back Eddy in Westport, MA

May 13th, 2019
JKT
9.1

Last one with Geoff was rather oxidized but this one is spot on. Like a vintage Champagne (ok stated like SG) and actually went very well with hot pot for year of the Pig. 2/5/19. Still good day after. A bargain.

Last one with Geoff was rather oxidized but this one is spot on. Like a vintage Champagne (ok stated like SG) and actually went very well with hot pot for year of the Pig. 2/5/19. Still good day after. A bargain.

Feb 7th, 2019
Ichiro Kawachi

Supporting local winery here. Like a Cortland apple 🍎

Supporting local winery here. Like a Cortland apple 🍎

Sep 24th, 2017
JKT
9.0

Dinner with Steve/Katy with grilled salmon and steak tips. More yeasty and oxidative than remembered when first tasted at V Cafe but paired well with the Asian spiced grilled meats. What a value at discounted $18 at Julio's.

Dinner with Steve/Katy with grilled salmon and steak tips. More yeasty and oxidative than remembered when first tasted at V Cafe but paired well with the Asian spiced grilled meats. What a value at discounted $18 at Julio's.

Jun 25th, 2017
Ichiro Kawachi

Sparkling from Massachusetts. Yeast and winter cellared apples

Sparkling from Massachusetts. Yeast and winter cellared apples

May 26th, 2017