Scharffenberger, Brut, North Coast

Scharffenberger · California › North Coast › United States of America

White · Champagne Blend

Critics

87 /100

Reviews

professional

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Community Reviews

Reviews

87.4

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refreshing clean and crisp and medium bodied with some oomph (yeasty) on the palate; clean long finish

A very pleasant surprise that shows what American sparkling wine can be, this bottle was purchased in 2018 for $15, and the label code shows it was disgorged in 2017. I had sort of forgotten about it as had planned to drink it at some point over some summer but that didn’t happen. So, we brought it when the opportunity presented to dine at a great BYOB place in Montclair NJ. Ie, if it was dead/sucked, then you just move …

Sample tasting at work (Oinoscent) : Citrus, grapefruit, yeast, high intensity, full on the nose, palate with citrus, full body, highly carbonated offering a nice creamy texture, medium finish. Very nice surprise

Green apple & pear, just a bit of leesy-toast, really refreshing

Roughly 60 / 40 chard and pinot I am being told. And then full malo. And owned by Roederer. With some back vintage reserve vintage backbone. Cinnamon toast crunch on the nose.

Green apple nose; yeast bright, more apple flavors. Light bodied, easy to drink.

Fine bubbles, just the right dryness for a brut. Hint of fruit

very interesting California offering. Oxidized style reminiscent of champagne. A must try at 25$

A very nice drinkable bubbly. Apple and toasted yeast flavors, good acidity. Can’t go wrong with this bargain wine.

60/40 Chard/Pinot. Tasty as it goes. And hey, at $16 or so it works it out.

Quitely owned by Roderer with the same winemaking team. With a bit of funky stink of the cork pull.

Good value. Heavy side. Buy again

Yeast and toast aromas. Citrus and mineral taste. Light yellow color. Medium acidity. Nice as an aperitif and with scallops. Good value.

Bought 600 acres in 1982? Rich fruit, full malo and that kinda shows. 60% Pinot and 40% Chardonnay.

Cabs and Merlot or Blend from Anywhere (Heirloom, St.Paul, MN) : Light gold color. Drank 1 glass over 20 minutes. I hadn't had this in several years, and i thought this was one of the better examples I've had. This was very nicely yeasty, autolytic, lime, citrus. Good QPR.

Nice , inexpensive , by the glass at a restaurant, nice way to start the meal, okay bubbles, ripe apple, lemon, and a clean finish. Not bad for the price.

Nothing special but for $13 I won't complain too much drinking it.

Local steak house had this by the glass. They opened a new bottle for me and it was corked. Last bottle they had behind bar.

Pretty similar to what I remember in past years, seems a little flat overall, indistinct citrus palate, light. Simple. Certainly drinks beyond its 12.99 price point, although I'd pop a couple bucks for the Roederer or Gloria Ferrer. Some really loved this. I will say i have liked it more in other years.

Medium straw color. Smallish bubbles and good acid. Redolent baked apple flavors. Earlier in the week had a Roederer L'Ermitage from Anderson Valley as well and they seem to be taking both houses in that direction. Could have stood some citrus, mineral, and yeast flavors. Actually hope this is not a direction that Roederer is heading in California. It's pleasant, but lacking in complexity.

Last bottle from from Daughter's wedding 5years ago. Good but too dry for me.

Not much going on here. Very yeasty, not much else.

Nice acidity. Lots of bubbles for a nice presentation. Paired well with a wide variety of appetizers. Medium finish. Great bargain when it is on sale.

Medium oat straw color in the glass, nice acidity, flinty notes with a hint of chalk, nice round mouthfeel with citrus and apple

Good acid. Light body with apple and citrus notes. Better with food. Nice QPR.