Today I am tasting the Domaine Ste Michelle Frizzante sparkling wine from Washington’s Columbia Valley. I found this non-vintage blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for under $8. In Italy, sparkling wines are referred to as frizzante. Frizzante wines are considered to be slightly less effervescent than Champagne. Generally they are high in sugar and the bubbles mask the sweetness.
Color
In the glass this is a very light golden yellow.
Aroma
I don’t get a lot on the nose. There are some lemon and lime components.
Flavor
The attack is very sweet with lemon on the mid-palate. It finishes with a very interesting butterscotch component. I like the overall citrus components, but this is a bit simple. It will pair well with delicate flavors such as salads and desserts.
Rating
This is similar to other sparklers in this price range. I rate it 85 points.
Have you tried any American frizzante?
