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Thornton NV Millennium Cuvée Sparkling (California)
- $21
Champagne is the model for this ultraclassy wine. The aromas explode with toast, lees and the most delicately fragrant citrus and raspberry notes. It turns rich and subtle in the mouth. There’s a suggestion of fruit, but it’s really quite dry. The quality difference is in the harmony, elegance and balance. This is seriously good sparkling wine.
— S.H.
(12/15/2000)
Thornton 1995 Brut Reserve Sparkling (California)
- $21
This is probably the most crowd-pleasing of Thornton’s current lineup. It has all the elegance and class of the Brut Reserve Natural but a touch of sugar adds roundness and richness to the fruit. It’s more savory, more piquant, fatter, without being blowsy or obvious. This is very fine brut, able to hold its own with the best.
— S.H.
(12/15/2000)
Thornton 1996 Brut Reserve Sparkling (California)
- $21
This blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc begins with richly attractive scents of dough, straw, vanilla, smoke and pound cake, and drinks very dry and delicate. Subtle citrus and strawberry flavors lead to a clean, lively finish.
— S.H.
(12/1/2002)
Thornton NV Brut Reserve Natural Sparkling (California)
- $35
A smooth-drinking, aromatic bubbly that may be a little too dry for some. The initial aromas of raspberries and limes are accented with oak and yeast, and are delicate and inviting. In the mouth, it has an almost Sherry-like tang, but rich texture and clean strength are its nicest features.
— S.H.
(12/1/2002)
Thornton NV Cuvée Rouge Sparkling (California)
- Best Buy
- $11
Darker than a rosé, almost Pinot Noirish in color, it has aromas of strawberries and raspberries, with a deeper, more decadent note, like chocolate cherries. Oddly, it tastes dry. There are some delicate raspberry flavors, but they’re not too strong. Then it turns very rich and fruity on the finish. There’s something addictive about this drink-me bubbly.
— S.H.
(12/15/2000)
Thornton 1995 Brut Reserve Natural Sparkling (California)
- $35
Richer and more austere than the regular brut, and bone dry, it has a steely elegance. The aromas are delicate but suggest citrus fruits and a touch of strawberry. It’s very well balanced, with crisp acidity. There’s just the slightest hint of fruit on the finish, and then it turns dry and austere again.
— S.H.
(12/15/2000)
Thornton 2000 Dos Vinedos Cuvee Coastal Reserve Chardonnay (South Coast)
- Best Buy
- $10
A bit earthy for fans of brightly fruity coastal Chards, but nice enough, and there’s plenty of toasted oak to frame the tobacco, dried leaf and citrus flavors. It’s also quite a bit drier than coastal versions, and is versatile enough for a range of foods. —S.H.
— S.H.
(5/1/2002)
Thornton 2000 Rose Grenache (Cucamonga Valley)
- $14
Pretty dark for a blush, and very strongly flavored. The raspberry flavors veer into framboise, it’s that extracted and liqueur-like. So there’s nothing shy about it. Unusual and eccentric, but a pretty, flavorful wine. —S.H.
— S.H.
(9/1/2002)
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