Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Humberto Canale Extra Brut


Cost: $15
Smell: Rich grapes
When it touches the tongue: Juicy berry
Aftertaste: Sweet (tiny hint of tart) grapes. Very dry.

Overall:  It's very light. The combination of fruitiness & dryness is awesome. It's not sweet in a sugary way, just a rich fruity way. Alcohol taste is barely detectable. This would be good in a mamosa too!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Louis Bouillot Perle de Vigne "Grande Réserve" Brut

Smell: Bitter grape
When it touches the tongue: Sour, tart grape
Aftertaste: Bold & very tart
Overall: I was not a fan. It had a super tart aftertaste that was just too much. The only sweetness seemed to come from sugar.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Croser Vintage Piccadilly Valley


Smell: Watery grapes, sweet
When it touches the tongue: Noticable acidity
Aftertaste: Tart, almost bitter, grape
Overall: I decent sparkler, but not one I would get again. It was very acidic and had a tartness (not sweetness) that was not as pleasing.