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
Nomadica Sparkling California NV
Brilliant, light straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of lemon grass and pear with supporting notes of orange peel and guava. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of green melon, sandalwood, and sudachi. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $58 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Ca' di Prata Brut Prosecco DOC NV
Brilliant, light pale straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of white peach and spring flowers with supporting notes of honeysuckle, citrus zest, and lychee. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apple, green apple, and slate. The finish is long. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $15.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Piccolo Tesoro Rosé Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium pink color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of peach and red berries with supporting notes of ripe pear, spring flowers, and red grapefruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry and raspberry with hints of mineral. The finish is long and lingering with crisp acidity. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Tongue Dancer Brut Rosé Anderson Valley 2015
Brilliant, medium pink color with a medium bead of bubbles. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and spring flowers with supporting notes of violet, ripe red fruits, and pomegranate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry, raspberry, and cranberry. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet juicy texture. This is the first bubbly offered by Tongue Dancer and it shows incredible potential. It has aged on the lees, in bottle for five years. If you are lucky enough to get a bottle hold it in your cellar for one year and you will be rewarded. $69 – 4 Stars – 93 points
