91 Points James Suckling
Brilliant straw yellow color; perlage extremely fine and lively. Intense and fresh nose of citrus fruits and saline sensations. Fruit-forward, refreshing sip.
Nose of lemon, quince, flinty minerality, a touch of bread dough and a top-note of citrus zest. Crisp, medium-full and nicely soil-driven, good core, frothy mousse and a long, bright, bouncy finish.
Blend: 50% Brachetto, 50% Moscato
Cherry color, with purplish tinges. Ample and cogent wine; wild strawberry, raspberry and rose notes. Sweet and well equilibrated acidity that makes it a fragrant and well-balanced wine.
90pts Decanter
A pale silver-pink in color with aromas of raspberries cherries & a few whiffs of minerality. Fine in the mouth, with subtle red berry flavors enlivened by bright acids. Brisk on the palate, showing hints of oyster shell & fresh lavender.
Graham Beck Brut NV earned 93 pts from Tastings.com, 91 from Falstaff, and 90 from Wine Advocate. Crisp apple, citrus, brioche, and fresh-baked bread notes with fine bubbles, creamy texture, and bright acidity. A top-value Cap Classique.
Chandon Reserve Blanc de Blancs “By the Bay” (Carneros, CA) is a premium Chardonnay sparkling wine earning ~91–92 points overall, with scores up to 94 from James Suckling. Critics praise its brioche, citrus, apple, mineral notes, creamy mousse, and elegan
