Banfi Rosa Regale, Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

A sweet red aromatic Sparkling from Italy. A perfect Sparkler for Valentine's Day!

Technical Data: 100% Brachetto d’Acqui grape which grows in Piedmont region.

Description: Light ruby red color with fine bubbles. Lively rose petal and fresh berry on the nose. Soft and elegant entrance on the palate, sweet red wine focused on strawberry, raspberry and rose petal. Long lasting soft and charming finish.

Food Pairing & Service: Ideally suited with desserts and specially with fresh berries and chocolate. It may also make a surprising Aperitif Sparkler.

Score: 9/10

Suggested Retail Price: $18.99

Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut NV, Sonoma Valley, USA

An elegant Sparkling Brut NV from Sonoma Valley, a very good value!

Technical Data: 87% Pinot Noir, 13% Chardonnay. Hand harvested. The cuvee is a blend of 20 different base wines fermented in stainless steel tanks. Made from the Methode Champenoise.

Description: Pale straw hue with lively bubbles. On the nose green apple mingled with herbaceous notes. Full bodied and elegant on the mouth, this crisp and refreshing Sparkling is focused on citrusy flavors laced with green apple and toast. Creamy long lasting finish.

Food Pairing & Service: As a full bodied Brut this sparkling will pair with a wide range of food from Aperitif to an entire meal. Serve chilled but not icy!

Score: 8/10

Suggested Retail Price: $18.99

Marquis de la Tour Sparkling Brut NV, Loire Valley, France

Dry NV Sparkling Wine of extraordinary quality at a very attractive price from France.

Technical Data: 50% Chenin Blanc, 25 % Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Chardonnay. This sparkling wine is made from 100% Loire grapes. Because of its northern location, the grapes maintain an excellent balance of high acidity. Consistency and quality are carefully monitored to create very fine bubbles. The dosage has been perfected to make a clean, fruity but, dry sparkling wine

Description: Pale gold color. Delicate floral aromas. Medium-bodied wine. Crisp and clean with fine bubbles and ripe melon flavors. Good acidity and good balance.

Food Pairing & Service: Served chilled. This sparkling wine can accompany an entire meal or be served as an aperitif.

Score: 8/10

Suggested Retail Price: $8.99

Domaine Ste Michelle Luxe 1999, WA, USA

A Vintage Sparkler called Luxe from WA made from the Methode Champenoise.

Technical Data:100% Chardonnay vintage 1999 made from the Methode Champenoise.

Description:Pale yellow color with tiny bubbles. Crisp Sparkler showing grapefruit aromas and flavors followed in the palate by fruits like lemon, pear and a hint of tropical fruits with some pineapple and melon. A touch of spice and a soft creamy finish complete its description.

Food Pairing & Service:Will pair well with a wide range of dishes, nice with a trout, or same kind of fish. Also an ideal accompaniment to chocolate and blue cheeses. Serve chilled.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$17.99

Domaine Ste Michelle Blanc de Noirs NV, WA, USA

An excellent Rose Sparkling Wine NV from WA made from the Methode Champenoise.

Technical Data:90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay, the opposite of a Blanc de Blanc. Made from the Methode Champenoise. Non-Vintage.

Description:Light salmon-pink color with small bubbles. Dry and medium-bodied Sparkler. Strawberry and Raspberry aromas and flavors, with light spice undertones. Dry at the entrance this Sparkler as a soft and fruity long lasting finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Because of its soft finish, it will be a good accompaniment with soft cheeses, dessert and specially chocolate or berry. Also nice to be drunk on its own. Serve chilled.

Score:9/10

Suggested Retail Price:$9.99

Domaine Ste Michelle Blanc de Blanc NV, WA, USA

A soft and refreshing Blanc de Blanc Non-Vintage (NV) from WA, made from the Methode Champenoise.

Technical Data:

Description:Light golden color with small bubbles. Medium-bodied Sparkling Wine. Equally floral & fruity on both nose and palate. This wine shows a nice floral entrance with honeysuckle and honey followed closely by fruity flavors such as green apple and a hint of tropical fruits. Long lasting finish. Easy going wine!

Food Pairing & Service:This Blanc de Blanc is softer than the Brut from the same Estate, will accompany well soft cheeses, desserts and aperitif. Serve chilled.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$9.99

Domaine Ste Michelle Cuvee Brut NV, WA, USA

A nice Brut Non-Vintaged (NV) from WA, made with the Methode Champenoise, to enjoy with a meal or by itself.

Technical Data:50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir. 100% Méthode Champenoise. Non-vintage. It is the most representative of a producer’s style. Usually it is a blend of different grapes from different vintages and growing areas.

Description:Light golden yellow color with nice small bubbles. A Brut dominated by its floral aromas and flavors followed by a touch of fruits. Mainly white flowers flavors laced with soft fruits like apple and citrus. Crisp and quite refreshing, with a long lasting finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Because that’s a dry sparkling you will be able to pair it with a wide range of food as well as enjoy it by itself as an aperitif or afterdiner wine. Personally I usually go on spicy food with that kind of Sparkling wine. Serve chilled.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$9.99