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CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE 750 ML BOTTLES ITALY CALIFORNIA

LA GIOIOSA ASOLO PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG BRUT MILLESIMATO Very pale straw yellow and fine, persistent perlage. Intensely fruity aroma with clear hints of ripe golden apple. Pleasant and elegant flowery sensation reminiscent of acacia flowers. Fresh, slightly sweetish and soft to the palate and flavoursome on the back of the tongue; an agreeably fruity and harmonious finish. $14.98 $19.99 PROSECCO ROSÉ The Prosecco Rosé reveals a pomegranate nuance edged with soft pink reflections. The nose is subtle and fresh, offering hints of small red fruits—notes of rose and pomegranate complete this elegant and intense aromatic profile. The palate is silky and full, presenting a delightful balance between the fruity and floral notes. $14.98 $18.99 PROSECCO DOC

GLORIA FERRER BRUT SONOMA COAST Rated 91 by Wine Spectator

The brut is dominated by Pinot Noir, a stylistic decision that enables the complex aromatic and palate profile that this red-skinned grape contributes to brut cuvées. Toasty almonds back delicate pear and floral notes. On the palate, lively citrus, toast, and apple flavors are overlaid with persistent effervescence, a creamy mid

palate, and a toasty finish. BLANC DE NOIRS Rated 90 Points by Wine Enthusiast

This light-bodied sparkling wine is slightly pink, resulting from a unique pressing technique: bright strawberry and black cherry aromas with subtle vanilla highlights. Creamy cherry, lemon, and cola flavors combine with a lush palate, tiny, lively bubbles, and a persistent finish. BLANC DE BLANCS Rated 90 Points by Wine Spectator In California, Blanc de Blancs is known as one of the most versatile sparkling wines due to its lively acidity. This acidity comes from using only Chardonnay, hence the "white of white" translation of its name. The bright citrus flavor on the mid-palate with a slightly toasty finish matches grilled chicken glazed with orange and ginger. For the dessert course, try Meyer lemon mousse with ripe raspberries. Add toasted Marcona almonds and dried mango to a cheese board and triple cream cheeses such as cambozola, Brie, or La Tur. Best enjoyed chilled in a white wine glass. Your Choice $19.98 $25.99

It is very pale straw yellow and has a delicate, persistent perlage. The aroma is fruity and flowery, with hints of ripe golden apples and small mountain flowers. A fruity, harmonious finish follows the palate's dry, fresh, and flavorful sensation. $12.98 $15.99

SOUTH AFRICA

BOREALIS CUVEE BRUT 2021 The blend is Chardonnay 67%, Pinot Noir 27%, and Pinot Blanc 6%. The color is pale gold. Memories of the sea wash up with oyster shells and sea-breeze aromatics on entry, leading to bright green orchard apples, white blossoms, lemony freshness, and salted caramel. The Borealis presents deft and athletic on the palate with contained energy and a creamy, fine textured mousse. The finish shows apple and kumquat that evolve with lemon meringue; taut and authentic to 2019's growing conditions, the acidity is firm and cleansing, revealing white ginger root on the finish. $19.98 $26.99

KRONE WESTERN CAPE

ROSÉ CUVEE BRUT 2021 The colors are pink, silvered, and shifting. Strawberry edged in papaya and wild strawberry make up the aromatics, while flavor notes of rosewater and denser tones of crushed orange peel make this Brut spritz full of life. Mainly from pinot noir, the palate is terroir-driven, with sunbaked stones, the perfect ripeness of summer, strawberries, white peach, and tangy cranberry freshness. The acids are lemony and soft, light and buoyant. Enjoy the more bottomless tug into fresh cream, a layered mouth-coating mousse, finishing with lingering notes of toasted hazelnuts. $19.98 $26.99

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