Tasting notes, Sparkling wines & Champagne; Dec. 3, 2022

                     Sparkling Wines

2017 Francois Pinon Vouvray “Non Dosé”
$34.99 / Case Price $28
Vouvray / Loire Valley / France
100% Chenin Blanc
Sourced from 45-year-old Chenin Blanc vines, the “Non Dose” bottling from Pinon offers a beautiful contrast between ripe fruit and piercing acidity. Unlike most sparkling wines, no additional sugar (hence Non-Dose) has been added during the winemaking process. 
NV Pierre Peters
Cuvée de Reserve
$74.99 / Case Price $60
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger / Champagne / France
100% Chardonnay, 
Minerality and acidity are the hallmarks of the marvelous wines of Pierre Peters. The Cuvée de Reserve is created from a blend of young wines (2018, 2017 vintages) combined with reserve wines dating back to 1988. This is a delicate yet persistent Blanc de Blancs, with plenty of style.
NV Piper-Heidsieck
Cuvée Brut
On Sale for $49.99
Reims / Champagne / France
50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay, 
Piper-Heidsieck’s Cuvée Brut is sourced from no less than 100 exceptional cru’s scattered throughout Champagne. The wine owes its power and red fruit to its healthy portion of Pinot Noir.
2020 Raventos i Blanc
De Nit Rosado
$29.99 / Case Price $24
Conca del Riu Anoia / Catalonia / Spain
40% Xarel-lo, 39% Macabeo, 15% Parellada, 6% Monastrell
Raventos i Blanc is the culmination of 21 generations of winemaking in the Penedes region of Catalonia. The estate is currently producing some of the most precise and exciting sparkling wines one can find anywhere in the world. The pale pink hue of the de Nit Rosado is courtesy of Monastrell from the western part of the 200 acre estate.
2021 Jeio Prosecco Rosé
$19.99 / Case Price $16
Valdobbiadene/ Italy
85% Glera, 15% Pinot Nero
The Prosecco Rosé category is a relatively new official denomination, allowing growers in the Veneto to expand on the popularity of Prosecco. The Jeio is fresh, fruity and low in alcohol at 11% by volume.
NV Chiarli Centenario
On sale for $13.99
Castelvetro / Lambrusco / Italy
100% Grasparossa
Your classic partner to all things charcuterie, Lambrusco is also a marvelous change-of-pace wine for any occasion. Drink this medium weight, ever-so-slightly (Amabile) red sparkler all year round.