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44 Beverage Dynamics • July/August 2017 www.beveragedynamics.com WINE SELECTIONS • SIPPING SPARKLERS good acidity, and great balance. Begs for a sec- ond glass. ($20.99) (92) Canella Prosecco DOCG Conegliano Val- dobbiadene 2015 (Italy). Sourced from the very heart of the Prosecco district at Conegliano, and rated as a DOCG. Beautiful range of aromas, in- cluding mandarin orange, pear and lemon zest. More body and structure than most. Interesting hint of cinammon on the fi nish. ($25.99). (92) Schramsberg Blanc De Blancs 2013 (Cal- ifornia). This true brut style offers the mouthfeel of a 100% Chardonnay sparkling. The balance of textures and fruit, with dry freshness, make this the cream of the crop for Napa sparkling wine. ($39.99) (92) Dei Signori Prosecco Brut NV (Italy). A dry wine, yet laden with staple characteristics of white fl owers, peach blossom and slight notes of Bartlett pear. Its dry nature lends to the hazelnut notes and a smoky sense in this bold prosecco. ($20) (92) Villa Conchi Brut NV (Spain). This is a bright, fresh and tree-fruit-driven cava has a soft toasty almond fi nish to balance the refreshing nose and palate. The prominent notes of lemon zest and apple skin drive and defi ne this fruit forward wine. ($15) (92) Jacqueline Leonne Rose Brut NV (New Mexico). A sparkling wine with subtlety, miner- ality and power that exceed expectations. The rose character of this wine grows as richness and red fruit notes like raspberries fl esh out the fi nish. ($15) (92) Gruet Brut Rose NV (New Mexico). Crafted from 100% pinot noir, this delicate and rich bubbly is bursting with aromas and fl avors of wild strawberry. Easy acidity on the fi nish makes this a favorite for parties and holiday ham or turkey. ($16) (91) Santi Nello Prosecco Valdobbiadene NV (Italy). White fl owers, golden apples, hazelnut and almonds layer and show the pedigree of Valdobbiadene. The wine builds richness while keeping present the fruit-forward softer side that is more common to this style. ($15) (91) Natincò Moscato d'Asti 2015 (Italy). From Piedmont, a great example of what a well-done, low-alcohol, dessert-style of spar- kling can bring to the table. With fi nesse and character, it can be a great end-of-meal wine, or sipped on it's own, when you'd like something sweet, yet delicate. ($17) (91) Jean Noel Haton Brut Reserve Cham- pagne (France). Lively and creamy with a sub- tle, smoky base note underscoring the fl avors of lemon zest and white peach. Just a touch of yeasty notes in a subtle and pleasant way on the tightly knit, spiced fi nish. ($50) (91) Bodkin Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc (Cal- ifornia). America's fi rst sparkling sauvignon blanc is a treat to sparkling lovers. The toasti- ness of Champagne but the citrusy, freshness of sauvignon blanc, you have to drink a full glass of this Sonoma wine to believe it's real. One of the most unique wine experiences you will have this year. Sparkling wine lovers and sauvignon blanc lovers will all get a kick out of this great wine. ($20.99) (91) Armani Sparkling Rose Veneto (Italy). This refreshing, crisp sparkler boasts notes of lilacs, strawberry and raspberry with a fruit-for- ward structure. The mouthfeel is smooth, approachable, with a bright savory mineral backbone that keeps the wine bright. ($16) (91) Insito Extra Brut Cava Reserva NV (Spain). Powerful and razor sharp, the heavy limejuice is complemented by candied lemon notes that are prominent. Slight spice and white pepper notes supplement the vibrant savory cit- rus acidity. ($15) (91) Jacqueline Leonne Brut NV (New Mex- ico). Layered fl avors of lemon and spice build to a powerful-yet-sleek wine with a nutty toasty element that is reminiscent of the fi - nesse of Champagne. The lengthy fi nish of apple and minerality showcase superb wine- making. ($15) (91) 2015 Rosa Regale Brachetto d'Aqui (Italy). Delightfully festive sparkler with hints of rose petals and ripe, red raspberries. Even the non-bubbly drinker would like this with desser ts of dark chocolate, cheesecake and spring salads with goat cheese and cranber- ries. ($18.99) ABC Fine Wines & Spirits Orlando, FL Brad Lewis Director of Wine Sales ABC Fine Wines & Spirits Stuart, FL Josh Beerman Andina Restaurant/ Pearl Wine Shop Portland, OR Ken Collura Director/Sommelier Atlantic Liquors Rehoboth Beach, DE John Driscoll Wine Manager Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits Annapolis, MD Phil Altherr, GM Katie Harper, Wine Sales Berbiglia Wine & Spirits Kansas City, MO Ralph J. Bondon Vice President/Owner Beverages & more! Concord, CA Wilfred Wong E-Commerce Cellar Master Bocanova Oakland, CA Gerardo Acevedo-Vanni GM/Sommelier Bottle Bargains Northport, NY Ryan Armstrong Store Manager Bottle King Liquors Livingston, NJ Steve Carpentier General Manager Bowery & Vine Wine & Spirits New York, NY Bill Beard Manager Brown Derby Stores Springfi eld, MO John Riley Retail Fine Wine Buyer BTG Wine Bar Salt Lake City, UT Louis Koppel Sommelier Bullfrog Wine and Spirits Fort Collins, CO Chuck Carlson GM/Certifi ed Sommelier Cordially Yours Wine and Spirits Depew, NY Jeannine Babcock Director Wine & Spirits Cotuit Liquors Marston Mills, MA Dan O'Brien President Crestwood Liquors Coventry, RI Matthew A. Reay VP Marketing/Merch. Flute New York, NY Herve Rousseau Owner The Fridge Liquor Manhattan, KS Keith Spreckels, Jr. Wine Buyer Frugal MacDoogal's Nashville, TN Jenni McCray Assistant Wine and Events Manager Great Domains & Estates Windsor, CA Larry LaScola General Manager Hakkasan Group London, England Christine Parkinson Group Head of Wine Happy Harry's Bottle Shop Grand Forks, ND Dustin Mitzel General Manager Haskell's Minnetonka, MN Ted Farrell President BEVERAGE DYNAMICS NATIONAL WINE PANEL