5.10.2009

Chandon Blanc de Noirs (California, NV)

[4 stars, out of 5]

Of the wedding sparklers we tasted, this one was our favorite. Pale peach in color, the wine had active bubbles and felt fizzy in your mouth – good, like pop rocks used to make you feel in elementary school. In the words of our tasters, it was “yummy.” We tasted flavors of dark cherry, currant, and strawberry, and this was our preferred choice for a second glass. We were not surprised to learn that the blanc de noirs is from pinot noir and petit meunier grapes, both of which we enjoy in non-sparkling wine. On sale at the local grocery store for $14.99 a bottle, this is our choice for the upcoming wedding.

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