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Celebrate the season with these great value bubblies
Sparkling wines should be en joyed throughout the year. When Madame Lilly Bollinger (of the Bollinger Champagne house) was asked by a London reporter when she drank Champagne, she replied, “I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When [...]
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J Vintage 2000 Brut Russian River Valley – Perfect growing season for sparkling wine. Bouquet of toasted almonds, baked brioche and nutmeg. Bright crisp acidity with harmony of flavors. $50
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Iron Horse Blanc de Blancs Russian River Valley 2002 – Scrumptious bouquet of apples and fresh, light-toasted bread. The most elegant of the Iron Horse cuvees. Lovely minerally finish. $38
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Handley Brut Anderson Valley 2003 – A real surprise from a new sparkling wine for me. The cool Anderson Valley in Mendocino County is being mentioned in the same breath as Russian River Valley and Sta. Rita Hills for top quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (and thus the sparkling wines made therefrom). Yummy. $38
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Frank Family Blanc de Noirs Napa Valley – Light pink, rose petal color does not begin to hint at the beautiful, fresh strawberries and warm baked brioche with nutty undertones that make this one of the best values in “pink” sparkling wine. Creamy texture and fruit “reminiscent of wild berry panicotta” fill the mid-palate. We [...]
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The Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut Russian River Valley 2003 is 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay. Rich and creamy. Ripe flavors with apple and biscuity notes. Memorable finish. $33
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J Cuvee 20 Brut Russian River Valley – Hints of lemon peel, honeysuckle, apples and pears in the bouquet. Balance of all components in the taste. Lovely finish. Fabulous bottle design (as are all the J wines). $32
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