Best Value Sparkling - Wine Spectator. A crisp and elegant sparkling wine with complex pear, spice and hazelnut flavors from Anderson Valley in a big bottle.
92 Points - Wine Spectator. The Roederer Estate Brut Rosé is full and round with smooth flavors and fine persistent bubbles. The extra measure of Chardonnay contributes elegance and austerity, which balance nicely with the delicate fruitiness of the Pinot Noir.
An ancestral cousin of champagne, Pet Nat, or Pétillant Naturel, has notes or Lychee, Lilac and flower shop floral nose. Hints of Rose, Melon Rind and Honey Comb coexist with an umami undertone and tart Russet pear.
Saint Gregory Brut is crafted using the traditional bottle fermented technique from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes grown in the beautiful high elevation Potter Valley near the headwaters of the Russian River in Mendocino County.
Aromas include Turkish Delight and strawberry cheesecake. Each sip opens up delightful surprises with so many flavors they could hardly write them all down: Pink grapefruit, quince and hibiscus, cranberries, honeysuckle, magnolias, lychee, pomegranate, bananas, nectarines, honey, water chestnut, breadfruit, custard apple, raspberries, mandarins, agave, lemon zest, malt, wheat germ, Earl Grey tea, apricots, kiwi, and tamarind.
