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| SOFIA BLANC DE BLANCS SPARKLING 2018 Monterey County, California |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
FRANCIS COPPOLA |
This very attractively packaged 2018 Blanc de Blancs in pink cellophane would have been perfect for Valentines. At under $17 US this unusual blend of Pinot Blanc, Muscat and Riesling is made for American entry-level wine fans with limited non-Champagne budgets. It hits the mark in the US, but perhaps not so much here at an astonishing $38 a pop. On the positive side it has great effervescence and, despite the impression of sweetness, is well balanced, ready-to-drink and even better than some other popular, off-dry, over-priced sparklers. Pale straw in colour, the nose very spicy, floral, somewhat honeyed and fruity. Ditto for the palate - well balanced, zesty and fresh - easy to quaff like a very good Prosecco but with more effervescence. It has 12% alcohol and 10 g/L residual sugar with lot number LD170 - 220550 on
the lower part of the glass bottle. Ten years ago the 2011 was priced at $19.95 in Vintages (#128314) |
CSPC |
552091 |
| Type |
Sparkling Wine |
| Agent |
Nob Est |
| Country |
USA |
| Region |
California |
| Rating |
**+(89 points)
Effervescent, Spicy, Ripe, Apple-Pear |
| LCBO Text |
Status |
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| TASTING NOTE: This intriguing blend of Pinot Blanc, Muscat and Riesling is zesty and fresh, with lifted floral aromatics and suggestions of apple, pear, citrus and honeysuckle. A great sipper, it would be an ideal companion for a special brunch. |
Price |
$ 37.95 |
| Bottle Size |
750 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - February 19, 2022 |
| Cases bought |
88 (6 bottles per case) |
Check LCBO Availability |
Score: - NOT PRESENTED * Very Basic *+ OK
** Good **/**+ Very Good **+ Excellent *** Outstanding ***+ Superb
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