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Col Di Luna Rosé Di Valmonte NV Prosecco
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I grabbed this Prosecco because it is made from an unusual Italian grape, the Raboso. I am trying to taste at least 100 different grape varietals to become a member of De Long’s Century Wine Club. This salmon colored sparkler provided another grape for my list and was a good drink to boot. In the glass, this medium-light bodied wine showed red fruit and berries, and in the mouth, the wine was all cherries and bubbles with enough acid to keep it interesting. I like Proseccos, and this is a good one, even if it costs slightly more than $20. ($21) |
This wine is listed in these categories: (1) 3/5-star rated wines • (2) Sparkling wines & Champagne • (5) Wines from Italy • (6) Wines that cost $20-30. Click a link to see other wines in that category. The full category list is on the far-right.
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Ariston Fils Carte Blanche Brut Champagne
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I picked up this wine at K&L Liquors in San Francisco, where it is a staff selection, and I can see why. We tried the Ariston along side a special cuvee from Bollinger. The Bollinger managed to surpass the Ariston by a nose, but at half the price, I would recommend you get two bottles of the Ariston. In the glass, the Ariston is fresh and crisp with a medium-fine mousse and a touch of chocolate on the end. This is a great aperitif, and it also goes very nicely with a summer’s afternoon in Golden Gate Park. ($27) |
This wine is listed in these categories: (1) 4/5-star rated wines • (2) Sparkling wines & Champagne • (4) Wines made from Chardonnay • (4) Wines made from Pinot Noir • (5) Wines from France • (6) Wines that cost $20-30. Click a link to see other wines in that category. The full category list is on the far-right.
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Thorn-Clark Brut Australia (NV)
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Don’t miss this dry bottle of bubbles from Australia. The wine offers a nose of citrus and bread followed on the palate by lots of citrus flavors. This will not become your “go to bubbly bottle for special occasions”, but for a Monday night, these bubbles away wash your troubles away. ($15) |
This wine is listed in these categories: (1) 2/5-star rated wines • (2) Sparkling wines & Champagne • (5) Wines from Australia • (6) Wines that cost $10-20. Click a link to see other wines in that category. The full category list is on the far-right.
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