Ep 146 - Four Wines Sparkling Wine Edition

It’s time for another four wine episode! Since the holidays are right around the corner, this episode is all about sparkling wine. We are no stranger to talking about sparkling wine on the show. Sparkling wine pairs well with many different types of food so it’s the perfect wine for bring to a holiday get together. We had a sparkling wine episodes last holiday season.    Wine Recommendations Paringa Sparkling Shiraz 2013 - priced around $16.  It’s a dark ruby red sparkling wine Nose of dark fruit, black pepper and a hint of soy sauce This wine is off dry, full body with light tannins and medium acidity with flavors similar to the aromas - black fruit, black pepper, and savoriness like soy sauce We’ve never had a sparkling wine like this before, there are not a lot of full bodied red wines make into sparkling wines You want to serve this wine cool but not cold If you want to purchase this wine click here    These next three wines were samples sent to us. Côté Mas Crémant De Limoux Brut NV - Priced around $16. A blend of 60% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin, 10% Pinot Noir, 10% Mauzac that is made in the traditional method Nose: minerality, golden apple, golden pear, and a hint of yeast This wine is dry with medium plus acidity with flavors similar to aromas with the addition of some white flowers it’s really refreshing - it’s mineral driven and smells like a fresh breeze on a warm day The finish on this wine is delicious, refreshing and lingering that leaves you wanting more and make me so happy For more information on where to purchase this wine click here    Altemasi Trentodoc Brut NV - priced around $24.  100% Chardonnay wine made in the traditional method Light nose of pink lady apples (tart and sweet) and white flowers It’s dry with medium plus acidity And flavors of lemon peel, white flowers and crisp apples Very crisp, fresh, delicious wine that cups through fried food with intense flavors Check out the distributor's website here  Learn where you can purchase this wine here    André Jacquart Rosé de Saignée Experience Brut Nature NV Premier Cru - Priced around $59. This is a grower’s champagne Nose of strawberries and cream as well as cherries with a hint of bready notes It’s dry with medium plus acidity, light body with flavors of strawberries, rhubarb, and minerality Fruity, fresh, and crisp - this wine gives you what you expect from Champagne and a rose and delivers on the promise of an delicious and amazing wine Food pairing suggestions from the producer: pair a shrimp salad with paprika, goat cheese, cheesecake, strawberry cake. Learn more about where to purchase this wine here