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From the category archives:

Bubbles

Billecart Salmon Grand Cuvee Brut 1996

August 26, 2010 Bubbles

You know you want this!  It comes in a really pretty box for a fabulous gift. Billecart-Salmon Grand Cuvee Brut 1996 1996 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability Parker 95 “The nose is an enticing melange of floral and earth aromas with a dollop of savoury: jasmine, slate, white [...]

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Dom Ruinart Brut 1998

August 19, 2010 Bubbles

Ok, I don’t want to brag but I had the opportunity to taste an amazing lineup of bubbles paired with phenomenal food from Rathbun’s.   In order of how we tasted, here are the wines we had. Chandon Etoile Rose Moet & Chandon Vintage Blanc 2003 Dom Ruinart Blanc 1998 Krug Grande Cuvee M/V Clicquot Vintage [...]

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Louis de Grenelle Rose

May 10, 2010 Bubbles
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Grenelle is the last of the family owned property of the major Saumur sparkling houses. Louis de Grenelle Sparkling Rose NV NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Availability Hand harvested. 100% Cabernet Franc. Champagne Method Big nose. Bright and crisp. Red Fruit (raspberry, strawberry) and flowers (violet)! Order Here Please note [...]

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Yeah Prosecco! Boo NPR’s Marketplace

December 30, 2009 Bubbles

NPR’s Marketplace ran a story yesterday about the falling Champagne market and how “cheap” Prosecco is taking it’s place. Here’s a link to this story. I love Prosecco and think it is fabulous. My favorite is the Rustico by Nino Franco. The bubbles are tight and strong and not flabby at all – very reminiscent [...]

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Bubbles, oh how wonderful you are to me

December 28, 2009 Bubbles

It is the time of year to really start talking about fabulous bubbles and if you all haven’t noticed, but we are super excited about Henriot Champagne. The Wine Enthusiast put the Brut NV ($39.99) at #5 of its top 100 of 2009. Robert Parker recently reviewed the Brut Pur Chardonnay Blanc Souverain ($49.99) and [...]

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Louis de Grenelle Platine NV

December 26, 2009 Bubbles

Louis de Grenelle Platine NV Loire Valley, France NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Availability 85% Chenin Blanc, 10% Chardonnay, 5% Cabernet Franc The Crémant is of a very nice yellow, slighty straw coloured. It is costellated by fine and persistent bubbles. Frank, the flavours of lemon, pears and of lime [...]

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Louis de Grenelle Rose Corail NV

December 26, 2009 Bubbles

Louis de Grenelle Rose Corail NV Saumur, Loire Valley, France NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Availability 100% Cabernet Franc Sec The intense pink colour is constellated of fine pearls. A feast of small red fruits (raspberry, wild strawberry) and flowers (iris, violet). Its taste presents acid drops and red fruits. [...]

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Jaillance Cuvee Imperiale

September 15, 2009 Bubbles

Jaillance Cuvee Imperiale Clairette de Die AOC Rhone Valley, France NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability Claireete de Die AOC is a natural sparkling wine made from the Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains (75% minimum) and Clairette (25% maximum) grape varieties.  It is characterized by its peach and apricot [...]

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Rosa Regale

September 15, 2009 Bubbles

Rosa Regale $21.99 Festive cranberry in color with an aromatic bouquet with hints of raspberries, strawberries and rose. A fresh raspberry taste, with crisp acidity, enticing the palate with an initial softness, graduating to a round and luscious finish. From the extraordinary region of Piedmont, Italy, it’s love at first sip with our unique red [...]

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Gosset Brut Excellence NV

September 15, 2009 Bubbles

Gosset Brut Excellence NV $44.99 Tanzer 88 “Pale yellow-gold with a delicate bead. Pear, peach, minerals and honey on the nose, with a kiss of lemon. Light-bodied citrus and orchard fruit flavors are clean and fresh, with a subtle overlay of spices adding interest. Fills in with air and finishes soft, with good cling.” Parker [...]

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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Rose

September 15, 2009 Bubbles

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Rose NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Availability WS 87 “A vibrant, berry-inflected rosé. Light and delicate, this is balanced and firms up on the chalky finish. Drink now” Parker 86 “The NV Brut Rose is a straightforward, accessible wine to enjoy over the next year or two. [...]

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