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NV Cristalino Cava Brut
other white varietal; Other Spain; | $6.49 | |
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" Subtle, leesy aromas of apple, spices, flowers and nuts. Dry, racy and perfumed, with intense ginger and apple flavors complicated by nutty and floral nuances. Finishes quite dry and restrained. Unusually subtle, fresh, clean Cava." -- Steve Tanzer (87 points)
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NV Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut Columbia Valley
Champagne Blend; Columbia Valley; | $9.99 | |
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"Crisp and peppery, with a spicy note mingling with lime marmalade and toast flavors, lingering gently. Drink now. 32,640 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (87 points)
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NV Gruet Brut New Mexico
Pinot Noir; Other U.S.; | $14.99 | |
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"Appealing for its bold tropical fruit, toasty, buttery aromas and full-bodied pear and spice flavors. Drink now. 50,000 cases made. -TF " -- Wine Spectator (86 points)
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NV Segura Viudas Brut Cava Reserva
other white varietal; Other Spain; | $6.99 | |
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"Pungent aromas of minerals, apple and ginger. Slightly perfumed floral flavor of good intensity; finer and more intense than the Segura Viudas Aria cuvee. Just a hint of heat on the finish. (Freixenet U.S.A., Sonoma, CA)" -- Steve Tanzer (86 points)
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NV Cristalino Cava Extra Dry
other white varietal; Other Spain; | $6.49 | |
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" Good pale color. Aromas of lemon, minerals, spices and baked bread. Sweet, frothy and rich, with enticing fruit flavors and a rather fine-grained texture. Very easy to drink for a sparkling wine with a bit of residual sugar. Just a tad cloying but clean on the back end. (CIV USA, Sacramento, CA)" -- Steve Tanzer (85 points)
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NV Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Blancs Columbia Valley
Chardonnay; Columbia Valley; | $9.99 | |
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"A sweet-tart sort of balance lets the pear and citrus flavors play against each other, finishing with a touch of toast. Drink now. 32,640 cases made. -HS " -- Wine Spectator (85 points)
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NV Piper Sonoma Cellars Brut Sonoma County
Chardonnay; Sonoma; | $13.99 | |
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"Upfront and fruity, with lemon, lime, spice, ginger and even a touch of mint to its character. Tangy acidity carries the wine nicely." -- Wine Spectator (85 points)
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NV Zardetto Prosecco di Conegliano Spumante Brut
other white varietal; Veneto; | $11.99 | |
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"A lovely wine with lemon and blanched almonds on the nose and palate. Medium body and fine bead, with a refreshing aftertaste. Always a good value. Drink now. 41,665 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (85 points)
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