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Graham Beck Brut Rosé Sparkling 2011

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Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Lovely. Beautiful primary red fruit with bread yeast, citrus and a whiff of fresh cut grass. 91 points. (www.ottawawinejournal.com)
Greg Hughes rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Operating out of the greater Western Cape area, Graham Beck have a diverse profile of wines. None are as beloved as their tier of sparkling wines, which are traditional amd so tasteful even Champagne lovers will appreciate what they deliver for a fraction of the price.
What a pretty colour! It has a vibrant orange hue to it. Fantastic candied orange peel, ginger, lemon, quince, and apple pie to the aromas. It is quite old now and spent significant time aging en tirage, so there is quite an array of old and youthful aromatics.
To the palate, the bubbles are superfine and persistent. It's very dry and has great balance in acidity and minerality. Lots of citrus, baked apple, marmalade, and. Pastry dough.
Aged, bone dry, and extremely refreshing. Don't keep it indefinitely, as it will lose its vitality sometime in the next decade. 2-4 years cellar time is the safe zone. Pair it with crab cakes or bbq poultry.




Natalie's Review

Graham Beck Brut Rosé Sparkling 2011, Robertson, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This so reminds me of prestige Champagne Rose -- at one fifth the price. A crisp, refreshing South African sparkling wine from one of this country's best producers of this style. Aromas of rose petal and field berries. Ultra dry. Pair with planked salmon. Drink: 2016-2019. 4085 12% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. August 19, 2017 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine  Full Review

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