Equal parts Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, this lovely sparkler opens with fresh aromas of yellow rose, stone fruit and lemon zest. It shows lively density, crisp freshness and drying mineral tones on the close.
— M.L.
(12/1/2012)
This beautiful rosé sparkler offers subtle aromas of peach, grapefruit, rose petal and wild berry. The quality of the perlage is bright, long and steady.
— M.L.
(12/1/2012)
This is a lovely sparkling wine with bright intensity and loads of fruit-based aromas. Based on Chardonnay, it presents a uniform and generous mouthfeel with cleansing, fine perlage.
— M.L.
(12/1/2012)
Very creamy and rich, this is a truly beautiful rendition of Chardonnay. It shows intense layers of apricot, vanilla, lemon zest, honeysuckle and exotic fruit. It lingers long on the palate and imparts dense fruit flavors that are followed by fresh acidity.
— M.L.
(12/31/2012)
This pretty Brut Rosé sparkler opens with a pretty pink color and aromas of stone fruit, white almond and chestnut honey. Thanks to the wine’s foamy perlage, the bubbly tastes thick and smooth on the close.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
This carefully oak-aged Chardonnay opens with a bright golden color and sophisticated aromas of ripe fruit, apricot, honey, pineapple, toasted almond and vanilla. Rich creaminess drives a long finish.
— M.L.
(3/1/2012)
A blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot and Barbera, this simple, bright red blend offers simple layers of cherry and blackberry, with background tones of black olive and cheese rind.
— M.L.
(12/31/2012)
Here’s an easy sparkling wine from the Franciacorta region near Milan in northern Italy that delivers tones of pressed rose, stone fruit and candied lemon rind. It finishes with tight, crisp acidity and steely effervescence.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)