Variety: Champagne
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: 2021
Price: $12.99
Winery review: "Cook's tradition of making exceptional quality Champagne began in 1859. Over 150 years later that tradition continues. Our Brut combines crisp fruit flavors of apple and pear with toasty yeast notes and floral nuances"
Wine Folly: According to page 94, Champagne is the most iconic sparkling wine; it is made with chardonnay, pinot noir, and Pinot Meunier. Stating that they age for more than 3 years. One issue here is that the wine is from California, so it technically cannot be called Champagne. Though it does impart some similar flavors, which are citrus, apple, and cream.
My review: This wine was not the best champagne I have tasted, and I suppose it is unfair to even compare the two, as this is technically not even Champagne. I had this wine ice cold as recommended, though it was scary getting it that cold in the freezer as I don't have a champagne bucket. On tasting, you do get the heavy apple and pear, as well as that floral note on the back end. One thing that I did notice was the pricing; Wine Folly mentions you should be looking to spend around $52 dollars, whereas I spend $12.99. This isn't a wine I think I would buy again, though if I were making mimosas, I think that this would be a good affordable option!
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