Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

Über-reliable American #sparklingwine in traditional method - Very dry, but nice balance of acidity with rounder palate - distinguished QPR for ~$15 at Costco. — 4 years ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

Rosé bubbles anyone?

Thank you very much Taltarni for sending us a sip of your 2013 new release Cuvée Rosé to taste. It was the perfect after work tipple - in fact I didn’t even take the time to change out of my work shirt, I was that eager to get stuck in!!

This Rosé sparkler is made from Pinot Noir (52%), Chardonnay (46%) and the remainder Pinot Meunier from a mix of regions in VIC, SA and TAS.

It sells for $26 however if you’re in the Taltarni Cellar Key Club you can get it for $20.80 ‼️ Plus if you join this season you get a free Taltarni magnum with your first delivery 😱

We found it a pale peachy salmon colour in the glass. On the nose, for me, I thought it smelt like shortbread, red berries and there’s a hint of lemongrass citrus too. In the mouth it’s super smooth and gluggable with flavours of peach, raspberry, lemon and orange coming through for me. Delish!

This wine was sent to me as a sample, I was under no obligation to post about it.

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!
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#travellingcorkscrew #tcweekdaywine #taltarni #taltarniwines #taltarnivineyard #victoriawineries #wine #wineblogger #wineblog #sparklingwine — 6 years ago

David Kline

9.2

Funky bunch bordering on sulfur dissipated to well water, then to a buttery jasmine with notes of grapefruit zest and desert nettle. Ripe, gelatinous citrus lineup of grapefruit, lime, lemon, persimmon and yeast-wheat bread with a dry, gingery,substantial finish. #Giorgi #bubbles #topzero #GiorgiTopZero #sparklingwine #OltrepoPavese #italianwines #Italian #wine #northernitalianwines — 8 years ago

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Dezel Quillen

Chloe NV Prosecco (SRP $16): This Prosecco comes wrapped in a cute little bow, and will fit in most stockings (hint-hint). There are flavors of bright orchard fruits, floral tones, and citrus blossom. It’s light-hearted, fun to drink, and affordable—a good bottle to pour at your holiday or New Year's party. And the wine’s crispness and lively acidity makes it a perfect match for a variety of snack foods and appetizers. #Glera #Prosecco #Italian #wine #winelover #bubbly #sparklingwine — 8 years ago

David Kline

9.3

This shining star was not eclipsed today! Smoky and yeasty with a green leather note, lemon, quince, almonds, star fruit and the memory of chive. A clean, dry ice, nitrogen aroma lingers. Brioche that transmogrifies to scone, with berry esters and edible orchid. Yeast will yield ripe citrus of clementine pith and lemon essence when agitated, but a cleanness abounds and gives this the refined austerity of a reflected holy light. Beautiful!! Perfection during the eclipse! Nero at ground zero! #eclipse #eclipsewine #metodoclassico #giorgi #oltrepopavese #bubbles #sparklingwine #blancdenoir #pinotnero — 9 years ago

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David Kline

9.0

Underripe wild strawberry, clove, smoke and blood orange rind, holly berry, dried rose petal and lemon threads interweaving electrically. Very lemony pink grapefruit on the palate drying immediately. Tangerine pith, chalky, with dried star fruit, bing cherry, marigold, and shadows of tar. #nebbiolo #valtellina #chiavennasca #northernitalianwines #Rainoldi #brutrosé #bubbles #sparklingwine #obscure #brut — 9 years ago

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David Kline

9.4

Strong lemon-lime and hazelnut brioche and acorn nose, with a powdery dried magnolia-pineapple dusting. Silky smooth texturally, and lovely with a mineral feel, a citrus zing of tangerine pith and baked lemon tart and depth of capers and chamomile. Exquisite in unexpected ways. .
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#LP #laurentperrier #laurentperriergrandsiècle #grandsiècle #grandcuvée #grandsiècleparlaurentperrier #champagne #bubbles #sparklingwine #bringthepagne — 5 years ago

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Vanessa

9.1

Pic #1. 2007 Schramsberg ‘J. Schram’ California. Golden amber hue, aromas of yellow apple, ripe pear, butterscotch, and toffee, with soft bubbles on the palate. Paired with quail egg, smoked panna cotta hay, and osetra caviar. And a b.l.t. bite of goodness seasoned with bourbon and black garlic. #schramsberg #sparklingwine #californiasparkling #méthodechampenoise — 7 years ago

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David Kline

9.2

Finest mousse. Lightest peach, lemon pith, ripe ginkgo, lime, persimmon, orchid concentrate and tangerine-thyme aromatically. Creamy mousse plays chalky with tangerine and lemon oil across the tongue seductively. Lime zest, lychee, apricot and a pure single drop of ripe lemon juice connects the creamy finish in a lovely way. Really an amazing wine with the complex nuances of a lively tête-à-tête with a stunningly beautiful lady. #CadelBosco #bubbles #franciacorta #Brut #Chardonnay #sparklingwine — 8 years ago

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Zachary Price

8.8

Picked up for Christmas dinner at the local QFC. Treveri is a Columbia Valley producer that specializes in 100% varietal sparkling wines. This bottle is a Gewürztraminer made in the traditional méthode champenoise. This method calls for a secondary fermentation in the bottle. The Gewürztraminer grape is not typically known for sparkling wines as it’s quite sweet, however, that sweetness can fit a demi-sec quite nicely. Demi-sec, or “half-dry”, denotes a semi-sweet wine with sugars typically between 32-50 grams/liter (g/l) of residual sugars. In contrast, most dry table wines are <10 g/l. The sweetness of the sparkling wine worked great with the holiday fare. ~$17 | #treveri #gewürtztraminer #sparklingwine

On the eyes: Clear, pale yellow, tiny fine bubbles, starbright, med stain, med tears, no floc.

On the nose: Ripe lychee, tropical floral notes, with lingering spicy herbaceousness. Med alcohol.

On the tongue: Med- tannin, med acid, med alcohol, med body. Lychee, passion fruit, rose petal, finishing clean. Nice typical Gewürztraminer with fine effervescent bubbles - be warned, a bit sweet. — 8 years ago

David Kline

9.1

Guava and raspberry nose with a briny foam. Light, leesy and slightly creamy. Lovely triple-pith of tangerine lemon and new orange. Pepper, and lemon finish. #Giorgi #oltrepopavese #italianwines #sparklingwine — 9 years ago

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Alex Evans

9.2

First English #sparklingwine and super impressed. Lead by Chardonnay. Quite rich and creamy. — 10 years ago

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Martin Redmond

9.2

Loving this delicious, fresh, and creamy vintage single vineyard sparkling wine #wine #enofylzwineblog #winelover #sparklingwine — 10 years ago

Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

9.1

Blasting cherry and stong strawberry aromas, fragrant. Wild berry flavors, almonds and some leesy notes. Pink hues, dry palate and simply over delivering. Great sparkling from the family that brought you Freixenet. #sparklingwine #cava #wine — 5 years ago

David Kline

9.5

Baked lemon, fresh lime, lemon tort, yeasty tartar biscuit, dried pineapple, tangerine peel. Tangerine and apricot on entry, full-flavored, and lively, lime zest, creamy lemon curd, with a lemongrass edge. #sturgeonmoon #caviar #bubbles #casparkling #belatednatlcaviarday #sparklingwine #bubblesandroe #osetra — 6 years ago

David Kline

9.2

Interesting airy lemon and neutral merengue aromas with powdered pineapple, and dried lime, clementine pith and light toast. Lime zest and delicate lemon on the palate, chalky mineral character, showing underripe apricot, green strawberry, white carnation petal, lemongrass and lime zest. Incredible wine at an unbelievable price. #Bulliat #crémantdebourgogne #AvilleMorgon #brutnature #brut #bubbles #bubblesonabudget #sparklingwine #bubblesforlife #bubblesalldamnday #bubbles4thepeople #bubblesareagirlsbestfriend — 8 years ago

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Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya &amp; Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.5

Exton Park Pinot Meunier Rosé NV, Hampshire, UK
Light salmon colour. Dried red fruits, orange zest, toasted brioche on a racy, mineral-laced finish. Nice creaminess through the end. #wine #englishwine #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife #wineporn #winestagram #sparklingwine #winewinewine #winelover — 8 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.7

Refreshing #bling #gold #sparklingwine #riesling and probably other grapes. Peach and white flower aromas, sweeter than Brut but not as sweet as a Demi-sec. — 9 years ago

David Kline

9.0

Baked yellow apple, pumpkinseed, smoky biscuit, buttered gourd, zucchini blossom and saline oak define a subtle aromatic interplay. A touch of caper turns lemon cream, and an even drier grapefruit and lemon tea. Very interesting stuff. #sparklingwine #bubbles #sparkleon #bubblesonabudget #oregonwines #brut — 9 years ago

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Gourmand Digest

8.8

Full body, sweet start and dry finish. Orange and honey suckle aroma. Great with food. #sparklingwine #savoie — 10 years ago