A Cap Classique (aka méthode Champenoise) pink made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Pongrácz Rosé NV, South Africa (£14.99 Morrisons) Young boisterous and frothy style, with sherbet-like aromas alongside the strawberry and raspberry flavours. Has some citrus freshness, but there’s also a yesterday’s-bonfire-like smoky note that slightly spoils the party. B-
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Perlezza Prosecco Brut NV, Veneto, Italy (£9 Spar) Simple quaffer, slightly nutty, slightly creamy, maybe lacks fruit, but perfectly OK. C Harvey Nichols Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore NV, Veneto, Italy (£15 Harvey Nichols) A huge step up in quality, combining the apple foam and fleshy/sherbetty appeal with pumice-like minerality. S- The […]
Wine Tasting Video: Sparkling Wines from the Loire plus Prosecco
Hattingley Valley Classic Cuvée 2011, Hampshire, England (£29.99 Avery’s, Dalling & Co, Wine Utopia, Liberty Wines) Tangy young wine, refined and elegant with cooked green apple and pear flavours, touches of slightly uncooked cake-mix (if you never spooned some out of the bowl, you’re wrong) and a crisp, nutty finish. […]
Wine Tasting Video: Sparkling Wine from England, France, Australia & ...
Luis Pato Maria Gomes Sparkling Metodo Antigo, Beiras, Portugal (£12.99 Corks of Cotham, Highbury Vintners, Wright Wine Company, Raymond Reynolds) Interesting style, not hugely fruity, although there is a touch of grated apple, but there are attractive characters such as ginger and rose petal, with floral and creamy notes in […]
Wine Tasting Video: Sparkling wines from England, Portugal & Champagne
Cirotto Asolo Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry 2011, Veneto, Italy (£16.66 Fizz Italy) Fresh, off-dry style, smells a bit like pumice stone, then when you taste it, the apple and pear flavours take centre stage, with a nutty note I the background. B(-) Ca’ Salina Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry NV […]
Wine Tasting Video: Sparkling Wines – Prosecco, Sussex and Champagne
Champagne Jacquart Brut Mosaïque NV (£25 Majestic, Great Western Wine) An attractive mix of richness and crispness, with tangy apple (fresh and cooked) flavours combining with toasty maturity. S- Champagne Canard-Duchêne Authentic Green NV (£30-£35 Oddbins) Feels rather heavy-footed, with sulphury overtones dampening the flavours. Not a success. C(-) Champagne […]