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2009 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs 12.7% $32

Simple but precise nose of lime, yeast and white mushroom. A fine mousse greets the palate delivering a lovely version of the nose, rich with sweet lime juice, gentle yeasty notes that hint at white mushroom and some subtle pale honey notes. There’s a nice hint of minerality on the back end that drive the moderately long finish. This is really lovely and precise. 90pts

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dkstar1

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that headline is grossly misleading (and inaccurate).

Dec 27, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Gregory-
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You are absolutely correct. An error in production that I should have caught. I've changed the title here, but it will remain Champagne in your email. My apologies

Dec 27, 2012 at 1:03 PM
SM

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Thanks for the information Mr. Dal Piaz, unfortunately for us it will be going to COSTCO and choosing between their limited Moscato or Prosecco selections.

But I do have to say I am impressed that you have gone beyond the 'safe' zone of Cava, Prosecco and the 'hallowed ground' of Champagne. The Georgian and Austrian sparklers seem pretty interesting as did the Mendoza one, perhaps one day I will come across them.

Happy New Year celebrations and wishes to you and the whole Snooth team, may 2013 be a year of success, happiness, health and prosperity for all of you.

Cheers!

Solomon Mengeu

Dec 27, 2012 at 11:02 PM
heartsleev-
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Korbel…. Korbel????? WHat on earth is "classic" about Korbel?

Dec 31, 2012 at 11:42 AM
amour

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Well written....came across real!...AND I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU, GREGORY...having gone the whole way and back...from Vintage Bollinger, Salon, low down to Andre!
Thanks for sharing!

Jan 07, 2013 at 11:36 AM