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Cave Spring Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A remarkable Niagara sparkling wine made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Toasty beautiful with green apple freshness and layers of refreshment, like ocean spray on a warm summer's day. The vines are planted in limestone clay soils on the benchlands of the Niagara Escarpment. The wine is aged sur lie in the bottle for a minimum of 30 months prior to disgorging. Terrific minerality and persistent mousse. Wow. 213983 12% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. May 11, 2021 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Trius Rosé 2021, Niagara Pensinsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A pretty label on this Niagara rose. Medium-bodied with cherry-berry aromas. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2022-2024. 341743 12% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. July 10, 2022 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Foss Marai Extra Dry Prosecco, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy  729392 11.50% D 750 mL  $18.95. November 13, 2008 Full Review
Bottega Vino Dei Poeti Prosecco DOC, Veneto, Italy: Earthy and robust with toasty notes and some peach. Good value bubbly. Drink: 2024-2026. 897702 11% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 86/100. January 3, 2025 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review

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