Reviews & Ratings

NV J Vineyards Champagne & Sparkling Wine "Brut Rose" (8/17)

Winery: J Vineyards

Vintage: NV

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Brut Rose" (8/17)

Wine Category: Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Grape blend: 66% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay & 1% Pinot Meunier

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $38

Cases produced: 11,000

KWG Score: 90.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: August 13, 2017

Wine Review: This coral colored Brut Rose from the Russian River displays lots of very tiny bubbles. It opens with a pleasant mild strawberry and watermelon bouquet. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, balanced and fresh. The flavor profile is a tasty mild mineral infused gentle strawberry and bread dough blend. I also detected a hint of lemon towards the end. The finish is dry and refreshing. I would pair this very good sparkler with shrimp cocktail. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Our J Brut Rose sparkling wine has a vibrant, pink salmon hue and offers layered aromas of fresh strawberries, raspberries, Fuji apples, rose petals and a savory swath of toasted hazelnuts. On the palate, an elegant mouthfeel complements flavors of ripe raspberry, blood orange and blanched almonds. Lively acidity and steely minerality frame a lingering, lush finish for this Brut Rose. We recommend pairing this elegant sparkling rose with roasted beet and goat cheese salad, a simple plate of smoked salmon canapes, or blue cheese.

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