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Korbel 2006 Natural Sparkling (Russian River Valley)

Price $16

The best of Korbel’s sparkling wines, and one that can stand next to bubblies that cost two or three times as much. Rich and dry, it has a very creamy mouthfeel, with subtle, complex flavors of lime, grapefruit, strawberry and yeast. It’s a brut-style wine made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. — S.H. (12/31/2009)

Korbel 1994 Le Premier Reserve Sparkling (Russian River Valley)

Price $22

One of America’s favorite sparkling wine houses proves it’s still got the right moves. This brut-style wine, with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, begins with delicate but assertive aromas of strawberry and lime. It’s dry and crisp and elegant, with hints of berries and limes, but it’s most notable for its richness, balance, harmony and finesse. Goes down really easy. — S.H. (12/1/2000)

Korbel NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (California)

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Price $11

Another year, another near-perfect brut rosé from Korbel. So dry and balanced, so layered, with yummy raspberry, vanilla, smoke and yeasty dough flavors, it’s just irresistable. — S.H. (7/1/2007)

Korbel 1996 Le Premier Reserve Sparkling (Russian River Valley)

Price $25

This vintage brut is clearly finer than the regular nonvintage brut. Shares the same character of dry elegance and finesse, with subtle flavor. It’s very pinpointed and rich, and feels good and satisfying in the mouth. — S.H. (12/1/2002)

Korbel 1997 Le Premier Sparkling (Russian River Valley)

Price $25

Quite bright and lemony, with a rich, weighty body. Backed by pretty vanilla, toast and nut flavors, the wine serves up a fresh, clean finish that ends with an interesting mineral edge. — J.M. (12/1/2003)

Korbel NV Sweet Rosé Sparkling (California)

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Price $12

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Even if you don’t like sweet sparkling wine, it will be hard to turn down another glass of this beauty. It’s so clean and delicious, with a raspberry sorbet and vanilla richness. One of the best sweet bubblies out there, at a great price. — S.H. (12/1/2010)

Korbel 1998 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)

Price $18

Oaky and slightly waxy in the nose, and distinctly citrusy in the mouth. A balanced, thoroughly pleasing wine, with a noticeable oak-driven bite on the medium-long finish. A pretty good effort from this winery known for affordable sparkling wine. — W.E. (6/1/2000)

Korbel NV Chardonnay (California)

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Price $11

Basically a Chardonnay-only brut. It has nice peach and apple flavors and a bit of sugar to soften it, but it’s basically dry, and of course a little lighter and more elegant than the regular brut. — S.H. (12/1/2002)

Most Reviewed Varietals

Chardonnay Sparkling

Most Reviewed Regions

Russian River Valley Sonoma County

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