“Rich and complex with toasty vanilla with spice; long, ripe, creamy and quite elegant.”

“Lush and bursting with sundrenched fruit; rich, balanced, lively and long on the finish.”

“Pale and creamy with nice vanilla tones; juicy, racy, tangy and fresh; toasty and elegant on the finish.”

“Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, this bubbly is dry, elegant and will take some bottle age. It has rich and complex, but subtle, flavors of grilled peaches, pears, brioche, vanilla and smoke, with a spicy finish.”

“A beautiful blush wine, both to look at and to drink. The color is “the partridge’s eye,” and in the mouth, the wine is fully dry, crisp and subtle in raspberries, tangerines, vanilla, brioche and spices.”

“Boldly flavored, but with a crisp, delicate body and a soft pink color. Notes of strawberry, graham cracker and spice linger on the fresh finish.”

“Made from 100% Chardonnay, this sparkler is just delicious, a versatile wine to have by itself,

with savories, sushi or the most elegant meals. Crisp and balanced, it has rich flavors of pineapples, peach jam, brioche and vanilla, with a smoky edge.”

“A bold, rich style, with aromas of yeasty cinnamon roll and ripe golden apple, backing it up with refinement and structure. Flavors of Asian pear, with hints of lime and fresh ginger, linger awhile.”

“Shows substance and refinement, with rich aromas of baked pear, fresh ginger and spicy toast. The flavors are rich and full-bodied, with lingering notes of hazelnut, vanilla cream and cinnamon.”

“Bold nutty, yeasty aromas mix with ripe pear and citrus notes and lead to full-bodied apple, cherry pie, ginger and cinnamon flavors. The finish is rich and distinctive.”

“Aromas of ginger, ripe pear and spice. Firm, tight and concentrated, with a rich beam of flavors that unfold gracefully on the palate, ending with a complex, invigorating aftertaste. Drink now through 2012.”

The Californication of Champagne

“…Chardonnay-dominant, pure and refined.”

The Californication of Champagne

“…Chardonnay-dominant, pure and refined.”

The Californication of Champagne

“…full-bodied and capable of aging gracefully, as a recent tasting of vintages back to 1987 showed.”

Stateside: What Linda’s been drinking this month

“One new tête de cuvée … rivals anything from Champagne – it’s amazingly elegant and refined, showing some mature flavours along with some bright, crisp berry and citrus fruit.”