I had a good week last week...two new sparklers to report, and one was really good.
The first was Scharffenberger Brut Excellence, a Californian sparkling wine made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. This had a nice start, with a bit of lemon meringue pie and yeast flavor and good bubbles. But it had a sweet finish, too sweet for my taste. A bit disappointing.
The second was a champagne, Bernard Tornay Brut Millesime 2002. This had the most wonderful ripe apple flavor with just the right amount of tartness at the finish. It was a fantastic match to the apple crumble with almonds that I made, the rich crispness of the champagne complimenting the oaty, nutty, sweetness of the dessert perfectly. This wine had good bubbles, too, so it was definitely a do-over. One to try if you haven't already.
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