Bubbly for the New Year Eve's Party
December 27, 2008Saturday 4:00pm until 7:00pm (or until it's gone)
$5 per person
CRISTALINO Rose Brut nv $8.95
Spain, CataloniaVarietals: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Trepat. Tasting Notes: Beautiful scents of raspberry and cherry on the nose with fresh, clean strawberry and cherry flavors in the mouth and, a consistent bead. The finish is clean and crisp and invites another sip. Cristalino Brut Ros? is an excellent match for fried appetizers such as calamari or light desserts such as cr?me brule?. It is also excellent on its own or with fresh fruit.
In the News...
"2006 HOT BRAND AWARD WINNER", Impact Magazine
"Value Brand of the Year!" 2002 ? 2003 ? 2004, Wine & Spirits
"Top 100 Best Buys of 2003" "Fresh and lively with lime and green apple. Zippy, clean." Wine Enthusiast.
"Best Value" "Sleek, resembles expensive French Champagne. Fine bubbles. New York Times Nov. 2003
"Extraordinary sparkling wine for the money!!" Stephen Tanzer. 2001
CRISTALINO Brut nv $8.95
Spain, CataloniaVarietals: 50% Macabeo, 35% Parellada, 15% Xarel-lo. Tasting Notes: Crisp and toasty nose, this wine shows beautiful citrus and green apple fruit with a supple, yet lively mouth feel of very fine bubbles and a very clean finish. The ultimate celebration wine, it is excellent on its own or with a wide array of foods including fried foods, seafood, Asian dishes, caviar and sushi.
In the News...
"2006 HOT BRAND AWARD WINNER", Impact Magazine
"Best Buy" "Juicy, with a lingering finish." Wine Spectator Feb. 2008
"Value Brand of the Year!" 2002 ? 2003 ? 2004, Wine & Spirits
"Top 100 Best Buys of 2003" "Fresh and lively with lime and green apple. Zippy, clean." Wine Enthusiast.
"Best Value" "Sleek, resembles expensive French Champagne. Fine bubbles. New York Times Nov. 2003
Gruet Methode Champenoise, Blanc de Noirs Brut, nv $14.95
US, New MexicoThe rich and toasty character of our Blanc de Noirs is balanced and superb. Aged for two-year minimum, the palate is developed and shows rich complex flavors. The amazing berries aromas and the creamy texture play a leading role and create a great finesse. Winemaker's Note: A fine salmon color, aggressive mousse and a lovely fruity wine with plenty of immediate charm and toasty aromas. There is also an explosive juicy flavor of raspberry.
2005 Domaine Carneros Brut by Taittinger $28.15
US, CA, CarnerosVintage dated each year, the Domaine Carneros Brut cuv?e represents the best of Carneros Pinot Noir and Chardonnay made into a classic sparkling wine.
The 2005 cuv?e is composed of 64% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay and 2% Pinot Blanc.
Tasting Notes: This cuv?e has aromas of meadow flowers, pears and citrus peel enhanced with hints of toasted nuts, vanilla and spice. The wine is elegantly structured, round and flavorful with the long creamy finish that is the hallmark of Domaine Carneros wines.
Food Pairing: Lovely served with double or triple cream cheeses, it also matches especially well with oysters, shellfish, fish, poultry, Asian and California cuisine.
Ratings: 92 Points, Wine Spectator. Beautifully focused and refined, with Gala apple and raspberry aromas and flavors that are crisp yet layered, with creamy lemon and lime notes and a finish that lingers with mineral and a hint of yeast. Drink now through 2012.-Tim Fish
