Top 5 American Sparkling Wines

Every person is proud of what his country produces and it is same with every American. Born in the USA and made in the USA. The American sparkling wines are preferred by some even over Champagnes and that seriously patriotic. Here is a short list of popular American sparkling wines right from New York’s Finger Lake to Napa Valley

Schramsberg 2008 Blanc de Blancs - North Coast, California: This fine America Sparkling wine that is rated 14.5 out of 20 is made 100% out of Chardonnary all grown in Sononma, Nappa, Mendocino and Marin counties. The bottle is green with a frosted gold foil. This is a sparkling vintatge wine that is crisp and dry. It offers lime, apple and pineapple bouquet and flavors, that reveal hints of brioche and custard on the palate.

Scharffenberger Brut Rosé NV – California: This fine American Sparkling wine that is rated 14.5 out of 20 is made from grapes grown on the estate on Anderson Valley and other Mendocino County vineyards. The bottle is green with a rose gold foil and label. The rose sparkler is made by adding 4.5% of red wine. It offers an aroma and flavors of pie crust and red berry.

Gruet 2007 Grand Rosé - New Mexico: This exquisite America Sparkling wine that is rated 14 out of 20 is made up of 90% of Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir. It is an orange looking bottle with a pinkish silver label. The sparkling rose has a bouquet that is lush cherry, marzipan and apple with a fruity note.

Chateau Frank 2006 Blanc de Noirs - Finger Lake, New York: This provocative American sparkling wine that is rated 13.5 out of 20 is made from Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir grapes grown on the estate in Finger Lake region on New York. The sparkler is full bodied, complex and rich. It presents a multiple layer bouquet of vanilla, lime, toast and caramel.

Laetitia XD - Arroyo Grande Valley, California: This fine American sparkling wine that is rated 14 out of 20 is extra dry. It is made up of 46% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 24% Pinot Blanc and is well balance, light that offers flavors of melon and apple with a little almond.

 

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