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StateWays | www.stateways.com | July/August 2017 39 RETAILER WINE SELECTIONS — SIPPING SPARKLERS style, with select grapes sourced within the district. Blended from Chardonnay, pinot blanc, and blaufrankish. Very balanced acid- ity, with hints of cherry blossoms on the nose. Fine bubbles linger on the palate. Very well crafted. Burgenland wine impor ted by Wine- bow ($36.99) (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 finish. Try it with roast pork with apples and fennel. ($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 flavors and a dry finish. ($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 floral bouquet rides slowly into a delicate palate, ending with a clean, dry finish. Made from all-white grapes, so blanc de blanc sparkling lovers should try their take at this wonder fully 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 lus- cious sweetness and a fresh, zesty mouthfeel that keeps this wine interesting and approach- able. ($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 flavors balance a hint of minerality. Easy drinking, and perfect for those hot after- noons. ($25.99) (89) Barefoot Bubbly Pinot Grigio NV (Cali- fornia). Affordable par ty 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 sparkling with creamy soft bubbles com- plimented by hints of Meyer lemon, honey- suckle and pear. The dance of bubbles to fruit is well choreographed and a true delight. ($28.99) (89) Alfredo Ber tolani Lambrusco Rose Emilia-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 drink- ing frizzante style has beautiful color and fizz. 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 finish. Perfect with Gulf oysters. ($13.99) •