Libby Sparkling White NA California NV
Brilliant, medium pale straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of citrus zest, green melon, and jasmine with supporting notes of pear and star fruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of grapefruit, green apple, and pomelo. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $17.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Libby Sparkling Rosé NA California NV
Brilliant, medium coral color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is subtle, offering scents of red berries and raspberry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of strawberry, pomegranate, and meringue. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky texture. $17.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Avinyo La Ticota Brut Gran Reserva Cava 2016
Brilliant, light straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of quince, ripe pear, and tangerine with supporting notes of citrus zest and brioche. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, bitter melon, white peach, and toasted bread. The finish is crisp and refreshing. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Aged for a minimum of 60 months on the lees before disgorgement — zero dosage. $49 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Champagne André Diligen Véhémence Champagne NV
Brilliant, medium golden color with a fine bead of bubbles. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of apricot stone, pear, and artisan cider with supporting notes of pineapple, soursop, slate, and quince paste. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard and tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of citrus zest, white peach, wet stones, and brioche. The finish is long, lingering, and tart. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $55 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Avinyo Brut Reserva Cava 2021
Brilliant, light straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of quince, wet stones, and white peach with supporting notes of citrus zest and brioche. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon, mineral, apricot stone, and toasted bread. The finish is crisp and refreshing. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Ricci Curbastro Brut Franciacorta DOCG NV
Brilliant, light straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of honeysuckle and brioche with supporting notes of blanched almonds and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, quince, and hints of Meyer lemon. The finish is crisp yet it lingers. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 60% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Blanc, and 10% Pinot Noir. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Da Luca Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV
Brilliant, light straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of pear and spring flowers with supporting notes of star fruit, green apple, and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon, white peach, and jasmine. The finish is long. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $16 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Valdo Brut Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore NV
Brilliant, light straw color with a medium, fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of spring flowers and green apple with supporting notes of green melon, honeysuckle, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe pear, apricot stone, citrus zest, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Vineyard Piquette! Applegate Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekHazy, medium deep ruby color with light stream of fine bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of wild raspberry, cherry, apricot and citrus zest with supporting notes of bees wax, citrus zest and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of mulberry, orange peel, and hints of rhubarb and quince. The finish is tart with soft tannins redolent of rustic French cider. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture and pleasingly expansive palate. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Scharffenberger Brut Rosé Excellence Mendocino NV
Brilliant, light ruby color with a fine bead of bubbles. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of strawberry and mulberry with supporting notes of red cherry, persimmon, orange peel, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of raspberry, peach, and pear. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $27 – 4 Stars – 92 points
