This vintage-dated Rosé sparkler from Taittinger’s outpost in California is a strong success at a reasonable price. It shows impressive richness and depth of flavor, but still good lift and freshness in the finish. There’s a hint of citrus rind bitterness in the aftertaste, but it provides a nice counterpoint to the wine’s fruity mid-palate. Platinum Award winner at the 2016 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.
Domaine Carneros by Tattinger, Carneros (California) 2012
By Michael Franz