Scharffenberger Brut Excellence NV | 750 ml.

SP90 Wine Spectator Aug 31, 2019

"Vibrant and steely, with lemon, apple, creamy and toasted spice flavors, leading to a spirited finish. Drink now. 20,000 cases made." (90 pts.)

ST87 Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar May/Jun 2012

"Light, bright gold. Green apple and quinine on the citrus-accented nose. Very dry and nervy on the palate, which offers taut lemon and orchard fruit flavors and a hint of bitter herbs. Slightly pinched on the finish but there's good focus and cut here. This bubbly has a low 2.95 pH, which no doubt contributes to its racy character." (87 pts.)

WE91 Wine Enthusiast 12/31/2017

"Dry, appetizing and complex, this wine has intricate aromas of butter, almond and toast followed by mellow fruit flavors, lingering spices and a suave texture that seems to encourage the long finish. It’s light- to medium-bodied and excellent in overall quality." (91 pts.)

WS90 Wine & Spirits December 1, 2009

"This is a pale, dry sparkling wine with a robust pinot noir scent. The yeastiness leaves an impression of smoky richness, with a stony mineral note. Delicious with wood-roasted oysters." (90 pts.)