Most of the sparkling wine I drink is non vintage. I’m not sure why, other than price…and again, many of the shops near me don’t carry a lot of sparkling wine. What they do have is generally non vintage. My dad and I picked this 2005 Schramsberg Brut Rose up at the Madison Wine Exchange. It cost $39, had a typical Champagne closure, and I think clocked in at 12% alcohol by volume.
This wine had a great light salmon color. On the nose I found cherry, yeast, strawberry, flowers, and stone fruit. In the mouth I got strawberry, cherry, toast, and bright red fruit. Overall this sparkler was crisp and very dry, great with the hot weather! I’ve had other offerings from Schramsberg and I think their NV Mirabelle Brut Rose might be a better deal for the money.
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I believe I have tasted this before & liked it. I love a crisp sparkling!
We’ve bought Schramsberg in the past because it’s a quality wine at a decent price. Sadly, we don’t buy a whole lot of sparkling wines, but that needs to change!
Hello Sonadora! Thank you for trying and writing about our ’05 Brut Rosé. The Mirabelle NV Brut Rosé is also a wonderful wine – you are correct. The grapes come from the same 90+ vineyards that we choose from for our vintage wines and are made with the same care and focus. I find that there is a good occasion for both wines, depending on the situation. Best wishes.
Claire, I like it too. I also need to taste more sparkling wine!
Thanks for stopping by Matt.