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$15.98
With sales of Pinot Grigio skyrocketing, it was only a matter of time before sparkling versions would show up at our door. While most these newbies are frankly bland and lackluster, Read More...
this Voga really wowed us. It presents wonderful flora aromas of orange blossoms and ripe pears while the palate offers a subtle play of orchard fruits that are gently toned with citrus inflections. The finish, which is delectable and clean as whistle, is capped with a touch of crowd pleasing sweetness. We should also add that the striking, modernistic design of the Voga bottle really gives this modestly priced fizz a lot of cachet for the cash.
$17.95
With an annual per capita consumption of about five liters per year, Germany leads the world in sparkling wine consumption. Unfortunately, the vast majority of German bubbly (Sekt Read More...
or Schaumwein) is forgettable fizz made is made via the bulk Charmant process. However, this Von Buhl sekt is a different animal entirely. Here is a serious, handcrafted bubbly that can be proudly poured along side the finest Champagnes. It was fashioned by the traditional Champagne method and had 30 months of yeast aging prior to disgorgement. It is made exclusively from Riesling sourced from the Grand Cru Pechstein vineyard-arguably the Pfalz’s best. The Pechstein name translates as “black stone” and refers to the site’s unique abundance of black basalt, a factor which imparts overt notes of minerals and herbs to the base wine. With a decade of cork aging under its belt, this sekt has hit full stride. Brassy hued with gentle bubbles, this sparkler presents an intricate perfume of lanolin, lemon drops, baked apples, and mint leaves. Dense, ripe fruits suggestive of poached pears and lemon curd lead an attack that is reinforced by brisk acidity and enduring undertones of flint and crushed stones. It is a crazy world indeed when one of world’s most fascinating and compelling sparklers hand be had for such a pittance.
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