3 | Wine | Sparkling, 2009

"This Oregon sparkling wine truly brings zest to life! The nose of lemon curd, raw honey, and almond biscotti harkens to the uplifting and refreshing palate to follow. With a fine mousse that buoys one up and flavors of Comice pear, custard, and marzipan that dance across your tongue, one cannot resist a grin as the effervescence slowly fades to a clean, minerally, citrus-toned finish. With the second sip, you’re guaranteed to be in an elevated state. Brut makes you better!"

"The complex and dense nose bursts with red fruit aromas of raspberry and strawberry, followed by exotic candied mango, pineapple and papaya. On first taste there are flavors of peach and pineapple, which are complimented by a touch of strawberries and cream. On entry, the palate offers a crisp and quenching acidity, which leads to long and lingering rich flavors."

"Very bright cherry–pink color. Well-developed bubbles, constant and small in size. Fruity exuberant aroma dominated by a variety of forest fruits along with delicate tannins. An initially potent ?avor with good structure and just the right degree of acidity that maintains a perfect balance throughout its prolonged lingering aftertaste."

"It has a simple, very “winey” bouquet with touches of butterscotch and dried pineapple. The palate offers more than the nose, expressing good weight and balance in the mouth, with a hazelnut and mandarin-tinged finish that is bright and vivacious."

"It has a vibrant bouquet of peach and lemon peel complemented by a subtle, crushed stone aroma. The palate is crisp and defined on the entry, with fine poise and build in the mouth. It leads harmoniously towards a succinct rosewater and white peach finish that is fresh and tense."

"A serious rose, the 2009 Marques de Gelida Rose was made from 100% Pinot Noir and spent two years in bottle before being released. It offers vibrant strawberry and cherry fruit intermixed with hints of herbs, earth and spice. The effervescence is intense as well as persistent in this medium-bodied, fresh, cleanly made sparkling rose. It should drink well for 1-2 years."

"Stunning textural elegance and fabulous balance. Stonefruit, spices, and floral notes make up this seductive Champagne."