2004 Gloria Ferrer Champagne & Sparkling Wine "Blanc de Blanc"

Winery: Gloria Ferrer

Vintage: 2004

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Blanc de Blanc"

Wine Category: Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Region: Carneros

State or country: CA

Price: $24

Cases produced: 7,589

KWG Score: 89.0 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (87.2)

Review date: November 10, 2009

Wine Review: This pale yellow colored sparkler with medium sized bubbles opens with a fragrant lemon scone like bouquet with hints of apple pie. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is balanced and displays a dry mouthfeel. The flavor profile is a mineral infused light lemon with a touch of spice and candied apple. The finish is dry and lingers nicely. The panel would pair this sparkler with stemmed mussels in a garlic broth. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Exhilarating aromas of Asian pear, lemon blossom, star fruit and brioche flood from the 2004 Blanc de Blancs. On the palate one finds a broad range of flavors – juicy pear, tangerine, and white chocolate – which expand through a creamy texture and firm framework. The Blanc de Blancs is a fine accompaniment to fried calamari, oysters on the half shell, roasted mussels, or Thai satay.

Organic status: not organic

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