by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jan 13, 2020
What the Experts say: Founded in 1877, Bouillot was one of the first to experiment with the crafting of sparkling Burgundy wine. This blend of Pinot Noir, Gamay and Chardonnay is ever delightful, fruity and dry with pretty strawberry, citrus and a touch of spice. Sip...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Dec 10, 2019
What the Experts say: Aged on the lees for six months before bottling, this bubbly was named Best Sparkling at the 2017 Wines of Chile Awards. It’s crisp and dry with nice strawberry character and an easygoing mouthfeel. Excellent value. Nicely suited to seafood...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Dec 10, 2019
This was one of Carolyn’s recommendations a few months back and as soon as I picked up the bottle and read the back indicating that Pinot Noir was part of the blend, I did not hesitate in picking up half a dozen bottles. What the Experts say: This blend, built around...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | May 24, 2019
A Spanish Cava made in the traditional method. Nuts and toast, soft tropical fruits, lemon zest and flowers set the stage for a very creamy mousse in this dry bubbly. There’s the slightest of bitterness to its lengthy finish. A reliably solid value year in and year...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | May 24, 2019
This one’s almost always in my wine fridge. Made in the Charmat method, where the secondary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, as opposed to in the bottle (traditional method), this Prosecco offers up notes of green apples and pears—there’s even a hint...