Today I am tasting the Domaine Ste Michelle Brut sparkling wine from the Columbia Valley in Washington. I found this non-vintage bottle for under $8. Their Brut style is supposedly right in the middle of the sweet to dry scale. I am not sure what varieties are in this other than Chardonnay. Do you know?
Color
In the glass it is a light golden yellow with good bubbles.
Aroma
On the nose it seems to have a sweetness showing with a hint of almond. There is also quite a bit of papaya.
Flavor
On the attack, grapefruit is dominant. Then there is quite a bit of lemon showing in the mid-palate and finish. The finish is quick and there is a hint of yeast at the end. It should pair well with appetizers or on its own.
Rating
For the price this is not a bad sparkler. It is a little drier which is a plus. I rate it 85 points.
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