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Northshore December 2019

Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.

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71 DECEMBER 2019 Laherte Frères À Chavot Ultradition Brut "This is my go-to bottle for people who like rich, full white wines," says Andrea Lewis, wine/store manager at Andover Classic Wines. "It's made from the traditional three grapes, is dry, has teeny-tiny bubbles, and tastes of dried fruits, apricots, and oranges. It's dry, but has fruit and freshness." $44.99 (750 ml) HIGH-VALUE SPARKLERS Gruet Blanc de Noirs A French champagne maker who decided to plant vines in New Mexico (go figure!) uses méthode Champenoise to craft this astoundingly good pale-pink sparkler containing only Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. It has pinprick bubbles and a roasted vanilla-pear richness with hints of cherry and minerals. $17 Charles de Fère Réserve Blanc de Blancs Brut "Since this winery is located 8/10 mile outside of Champagne, this [méthode Champenoise] sparkling wine can't be called Champagne, but it's our top seller and absolutely one of my favorites," says Lewis of Andover Classic Wines. "Made from 100 percent Chardonnay, the palate is long and elegant, and it's filled with white stone fruits and has a really beautiful white floral note on the nose." $14.99 Domaine J. Laurens Le Moulin Blanquette de Limoux Brut "Made from Mauzac and Chardonnay grapes, this is a really high-quality sparkler" from Southern France made in the méthode Champenoise, says Morgan of Savour Wine & Cheese. "It's got boldness and toast and notes of ripe golden apple with a little nutmeg." $17.99 Ferrari Brut This pale-yellow sparkler made in the méthode Champenoise at a 117-year-old winery in Northern Italy's Trentino region has been served at the Emmy Awards for the past five years and was a gold medal winner at the 2019 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships. Made from 100 percent Chardonnay grapes, it has a fresh, clean minerality with notes of green apple and yeast. $25 Nani Rizzi Valdobbiadene Superiore Extra Dry D.O.C.G. "This prosecco has a really nice creaminess with some crunchy apple and toasty, biscuity flavor," says Kirkpatrick of Grand Trunk Wine & Cheese. "Made from 100 percent Glera grapes in the Veneto region, it's very balanced, very refined, and a killer price." It's also D.O.C.G. (meaning Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin, which is the highest designation of quality among Italian wines) and is made in the Charmat method. $15.99

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