NV Domaine Chandon Brut, USA, California, Wine Review

Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$26.00USD

Golden in color with a nice mousse of smaller bubbles.  The nose is a bit nutty with apples and slight brioche.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, some apples and slight ginger and toast.  Nice finish.  No idea on the disgorgement date but I suspect this has been sitting for a while.  Still, it was very nice and quite food friendly.  It went well with Guacamole and Chips.  Drink these as young as possible.  A nice value in sparkling wine.  

NV Mawby Blanc Brut, USA, Michigan, Leelanau Peninsula, Wine Review

Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$27.00USD

This is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot gris and Riesling from northern Michigan.  Light golden in color, clear and bright with many tiny bubbles.  The nose is nice with some red apples and a touch of tangerine rind.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, apples with a slight bitter almond note.  Tasty.  This drinks well on its own, very clean, but really worked better with food.  Stuffed Mushrooms (with cheese) went quite well.  Drink over the next few years.    

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