Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon Rosé 2013, Loire A.C., France: Resonant tangy notes of clementine and orange zest and roses on the nose and palate of this value-priced sparkling wine. Dry and mouth-watering acidity. Medium-bodied. Drink: 2013-2015. 119693 12.50% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 87/100. May 10, 2014
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Château Val Joanis Tradition Syrah Rosé 2013, Luberon, Rhône A.C., France: Strawberry blossoms and roses in sunshine in this bubbly. Light, delicate yet delicious and dry. Brought to us by Chancel Family, Proprietor-Récolt. Try it with shellfish. Drink: 2013-2015. 707281 13.50% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. May 10, 2014
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Pierre Sparr Brut Méthode Traditionnelle Crémant D'alsace Rosé, Alsace A.C., France: Superb quality and taste for the price! Toasty with some field raspberry notes. Bone-dry and refreshing. Here's your summer party bubbly. Bring it on! A terrific producer and well-known in Alsace and around the world. This bubbly is made using the traditional champagne method from only pinot noir grapes. Drink: 2012-2015. 39016 12.50% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 6, 2014
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Belenda San Fermo Di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Brut 2007, D.O.C. Veneto, Italy: Fantastic value! Get married cheap. Lovely toasty notes with a lime bite. 82347 11.40% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 16, 2008
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Sergio Cerrino Brich Menu Moscato D'asti 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: Pretty award-winning Moscato d’Asti with aromas of peach, ripe apple, pear and apricot. Medium in sweetness with excellent fruit replays and a fine core of acidity to bring balance. This moderately fizzy, low-alcohol wine is an excellent choice for after-dinner sipping, or serve it with freshly cut, unsweetened pineapple. My note: I love most Moscato d’Astis and every time I try them, I chastise myself for not drinking them more often. They have a light spritz and a touch of sweetness that expresses itself more in citrus ripeness and orange zest rather than in any sort of cloying sweetness. They make wonderful aperitifs and digestifs. This one has lovely notes of clementines, fleshy ripe peach and apricot preserves. Give it a go. 159822 5.50% M 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. January 23, 2010
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Banero Extra Dry (Kpm) Tenuta San Giorgio Prosecco, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: This kosher for Passover sparkling wine is fresh and toasty with a crisp finish. Good value for the price. Drink: 2012-2014. 298489 5.50% D 750 mL $14.50 Score: 87/100. February 16, 2013
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Segura Brut Cava Rose, Spain: A vibrant sparkling wine with lovely raspberry notes. Bone-dry and refreshing. Perfect for weddings and celebrations. Drink: 2013-2015. 320275 12% XD 750 mL $13.75 Score: 88/100. September 12, 2013
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Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava Sparkling, Penedès D.O. , Spain: This crisp, refreshing sparkling wine is made from the local grapes Macabeo and Parellada. This bubbly almost leaps from the glass with aromas of baked bread, green apple and lees. Very dry and zesty. Great fizz for the New Year or with shellfish. 216960 12% D 750 mL $18.00 Score: 89/100. December 7, 2013
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