New Years Eve
Last night was New Years. Being that it is a night I don’t really enjoy going out for, my wife and I decided to try some different sparklers and have a nice dinner. Dinner was great but we really had a good time with the sparklers. We had three picked out and in the batters circle.
The first up was the Santa Margherita. Since this is our favorite Pinot Grigio, we decided to give their Prosecco a chance. Overall, it was very good with a fair amount of citrus flavor. I did not get the apple character at all. The aroma’s and flavors became more noticeable as the Prosecco warmed. According to reviews I found on the web, this was rated an 84.
The next one up was the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin. This was another sparkler we had not had. Unlike the other two, this is a real Champagne as opposed to a sparkling wine. I would have to say, this one made me take pause. The delicate flavors and the almost creamy texture made my wife and reconsider this as a replacement for our stand-by favorite of Moet White Star. According to the tasting notes from Wine Spectator, “A rich, creamy style, with toast, lemon, gingerbread and nut flavors mingling together. This has intensity, yet it’s beautifully balanced, with a lingering gingery aftertaste.” I tried to see if I could match up what I was tasting to this description. The only thing I got was “GOOD!” I think a better description is,”Clicquot’s signature brut non-vintage is loved the world over for its crisp, full flavors, consistent quality and celebratory yellow label. This classically-styled, dry Champagne is a blend of two-thirds black grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) for body, balanced with one-third Chardonnay for elegance. It has a fine persistent sparkle and golden Champagne color. Its complex nose of apple, citrus and caramel is followed by full flavors with elegance, crispness and a slightly spicy finish.” Wine Spectator rating is a 91. Once we finished the bottle, this has taken our number one spot on the sparkler list for my wife and I.
Once we finished the Veuve, there was no way either of us were willing to take on Saint Hilaire. Sounds like a good one for New Years Day!
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