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Tis the Season to enjoy sparklers!
Although WineWomenOnline (WWOL) believes that Sparkling Wine and Champagne should be enjoyed all year long the holidays are certainly a reason to break out the bubbly to enjoy with family and friends. Following is a list of Domestic and Imported Sparklers for every budget and taste that you can find at most wine shops and even warehouse stores like Costco. So here is WWOL recommended list. (Prices are averages only.)
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1. Chandon NV, Brut, Napa
Smoky and toasty, with crisp, tight pear and spice flavors that are well focused and complex. Has a smooth, fleshy texture and finishes with a hint of earthiness that adds dimension. (WS) $18.00 |
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2. Segura Viudas NV, Heredad Reserva, Spain
Like a rich Chardonnay with bubbles. Great toasty aromas, smooth texture and fruity, spicy flavors that linger on the finish. (WS) $20.00 |
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3. Argyle, Brut, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA, 1998
Bright and juicy, lively with spicy, vanilla scented pear and ginger flavors, echoing nicely on the round finish. - (WS) $22.00 |
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4. Pommery NV, Royal Brut, Champagne, France
Lovely hints of toast and hazelnut mingle with a rich texture and firm structure in this medium-bodied, complex Champagne. It firms up in the finish, where a chalky feel takes over. (WS) $53.00 |
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5. Jean Laurent, Brut, Blanc de Noirs, Champagne, France, NV
Very fruity, exhibiting red berry, black currant and quince aromas and flavors on a lively structure. Vinous, with balance and a lingering finish. (WS) $25.00 |
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6. Piper Heidseck NV, Brut, Champagne, France
A well-rounded, balanced sparkler, showing hazelnut, citrus and honey flavors, augmented by toast, well-integrated with the medium-bodied weight and lively structure. (WS) $30.00 |
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7. Veuve Cliquot NV, Brut, Champagne, France
A bracing Champagne, boasting almond, honey and ginger flavors. Appealing texturally, it firms up on the finish, but sure to be a crowd pleaser. (WS) $30.00 |
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8. Bollinger, Brut, Special Cuvee, Champagne, France, NV
A combination of freshness and maturity highlight this medium-bodied bubbly. The flavors evoke toast, nuts and citrus, while the vivid acidity keeps it all focused. (WS) $42.00 |
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9. Bollinger, Brut, Grande Année, Champagne, France, 1997
Fine depth and complexity in both aromas and flavors. Citrus, ginger, vanilla, whole-grain bread and nut elements combine for a harmonious presentation. Full-bodied, yet sophisticated and lively. A long, luxurious finish.(WS) $104.00 |
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10. Moet & Chandon, Cuvee Dom Perignon 1996, Champagne, France
The 1996 is still tightly wound, but reveals tremendous aromatic intensity, offering hints of bread dough, Wheat Thins, tropical fruits, and roasted hazelnuts. Medium to full-bodied, with crisp acidity buttressing the wines wealth of fruit and intensity, it comes across as extraordinarly zesty, well-delineated, and incredibly long on the palate. - 98 points (WA) $199.00 |
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11. Louis Roederer, Brut, Cristal, Champagne, France, 1999
Shows the lean, racy character of the vintage, accentuated by the dry style. The floral and citrus notes are austere and the flavors build in intensity, and even at this young stage the class and harmony reveals itself. (WS) $229.00 |
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Created: 12/20/2007 Edited: 3/29/2008