Wines and Beyond

Non-Vintage by Dom. Ste. Michelle from Columbia Valley, Washington. This Cuvee Brut is elegantly delicate and balanced with a crisp methode champenois character. Although ideally lean and sophisticated, there is plenty of structure and excellent viscosity for a satisfying mouthfeel. A persistent column of tiny beading, plus marked hints of strawberry and toast make this sparkler absolutely irresistible.

Non-Vintage by Dom. Ste. Michelle from Columbia Valley, Washington. This distinctive medium dry wine shows off an attractive plum skin hue. The Blanc de Noirs exhibits delightful spicy characteristics of ripe raspberry and strawberry aromas and flavors.

Non-Vintage by Marquis de la Tour from Loire, France - regions. Opens with a bouquet of apple cider. A nice mousse, crispness, and an apple, bready, creamy palate with nuances of citrus and nuts and a bit of astringency leads to a finish which is broader than long. There's a lot of freshly baked bread aromas in this delightful bubbly, along with peach pie and even apricot. This is an intense wine, dry and scouring and the crisp tartness follows through on the finish.

Non-Vintage by Segura Viudas from Spain. An elegant Cava, this feels rich and composed... Wine & Spirits Aria Estate Brut is a dry, lively refreshment appropriate for any occasion. Its flavor is dominated by fresh pineapple, almonds, honey and straw, with hints of pears and fresh bread.

Ros? by Cristalino from Spain. 60% Pinot Nior, 40% Trepat Beautiful scents of raspberry and cherry on the nose with fresh, clean strawberry and cherry flavors in the mouth and a consistent bead. The finish is clean and crisp and invites another sip. Cristalino Brut Rose Cava is an excellent match for fried appetizers such as calamari or light desserts such as creme brulee. It is also excellent on its own or with fresh fruit.

Non-Vintage by Freixenet from Spain. Its fullness of taste makes it as suitable as a dinner wine as it is for any other occasion.

Non-Vintage by Cristalino from Spain. Number 3 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007! Straw color, smooth and fresh aromas; fine and fruity palate with a dry aftertaste. Clean, dry and crisp with citrus and apple flavors.

Non-Vintage by Segura Viudas from Spain. Number 23 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007! Segura Viudas Brut Reserva, created from a blend of reserve and non-vintage wines, is clean and delicate, yet rich in flavor. Brut Reserva is a cuvee of Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo grapes grown in the renowned Penedes region of Spain. The wine is vinified according to methode champenoise technique and is aged in the bottle for up to 2 years. This fine cuvee is fairly crisp with an interesting floral note and mouth-pleasing sensation of creaminess. 50% Macabeo 35% Parellada 15% Xarel?lo ...owned by the Cava house Friexenet, Segura Viudas regularly hits the tops of our charts for Cava. The Brut Reserva is the best Cava we tasted last year, regardless of price, a graceful, complex bubbly with dry apple flavors wrapped in smoke, spice and minerals. -Wines & Spirits