Reviews & Ratings

NV Scharffenberger Champagne & Sparkling Wine "Brut Rose" (11/24)

Winery: Scharffenberger

Vintage: NV

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Brut Rose" (11/24)

Wine Category: Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Grape blend: 55% Chardonnay & 45% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Mendocino

State or country: CA

Price: $30

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 90 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: November 12, 2024

Wine Review: This energetic Rosé sparkler from Mendocino County is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In the glass, it is a pale salmon color with numerous streams of small bubbles. It offers strawberry creme, red cherry, cantaloupe, and chalk dust aromas. It is bright and fresh on the palate, with a lasting mousse, medium-plus body, medium-plus acidity. The mouthfeel is round, layered, and graceful. I detected flavors of strawberries, Gala apple, lemon juice, and stone dust, along with notes of cranberry and brioche. The finish is very dry, refreshing, and lingers for quite a while. Serve this easy drinking Rosé bubbly at brunch with eggs Benedict topped with fresh crab. - Mark

Winemaker Notes: The wine has a pale salmon hue with integrated aromas of fresh raspberry jam and wild strawberries on a cream-covered pastry base. The flavors are layered, round, fresh, fruity, and long.

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