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46 Beverage Dynamics • July/August 2017 www.beveragedynamics.com WINE SELECTIONS • SIPPING SPARKLERS (90) Bellussi Superiore Extra Dry NV (Italy). This smooth and easy bubbly is light, smooth and easy to quaff. Aromatic hints of pear and ripe apple add to the hints of fruitiness on the fi nish. Try it with roast pork with apples and fen- nel. ($15) (90) Paladin Prosecco Extra Dry Millesimato DOC 2015 (Italy). A bouquet of fresh fruit with apple, citrus and pear notes dominating. Zesty bubbles linger nicely on the palate. Lighter style, with only 11% alcohol. From Veneto. ($19.49) (90) L'conti Blanquette de Limoux (France). Limoux is one of the best regions to get into sparkling wine that drinks well above its price, and this wine is no exception. This blend of mauzac, chenin blanc and Chardonnay screams with liveliness in the glass. It has wonderful green apple and pear fl avors and a dry fi nish. ($13.99) (90) Castell de Sant Pau Cava (Spain). This charming, elegant sparkling wine is your best bet to enter the world of cava and become hooked. The fl oral bouquet rides slowly into a delicate palate, ending with a clean, dry fi nish. Made from all-white grapes, so blanc de blanc sparkling lovers should try their take at this won- derfully priced cava. ($12.99) (90) Marchese dell'Elsa Moscato d'Asti (Italy). Spring apple with candied orange zest mix with vibrant acidity to lift the strong peach notes front and center. The wine has a luscious sweetness and a fresh, zesty mouthfeel that keeps this wine interesting and approachable. ($13) (89) Wedding Oaks Bridal Bliss 2015 (Texas). Only 381 cases produced of this Frizzante-style sparking. 100% Muscat Canelli sourced from a single vineyard in the Texas High Plains AVA. Honeysuckle and pear fl avors balance a hint of minerality. Easy drinking, and perfect for those hot afternoons. ($25.99) (89) Barefoot Bubbly Pinot Grigio NV (Califor- nia). Affordable party and picnic sparkler. Light and easy to sip with hints of citrus and orange blossoms. Great with appetizers. ($8.99) (89) J Cuvee 20 (California). A Sonoma spar- kling with creamy soft bubbles complimented by hints of Meyer lemon, honeysuckle and pear. The dance of bubbles to fruit is well choreo- graphed and a true delight. ($28.99) (89) Alfredo Bertolani Lambrusco Rose Emil- ia-Romagna DOC 2015 (Italy). Forget about the inexpensive Lambrusco we all drank years ago. The Italians always kept the best for themselves — until now. Fun, easy drinking frizzante style has beautiful color and fi zz. Older hillside vines yield notes of raspberries, cream and grapefruit notes. Perfect for the weekend. ($19.49) (87) Zardetto Brut Prosecco Private Cuvee (Italy). Artful blend of glera, Chardonnay, and a kiss of muscat for a truly unique style that has crisp acidity with a touch of sweetness. Citrus and grapefruit notes dominate the nose and lead to a clean fi nish. Perfect with Gulf oysters. ($13.99) BD