Scharffenberger, Mendocino County (California) Sparkling Wine “Brut Excellence” NV ($24)

Now under the same umbrella as neighboring Roederer Estate, this offering gets a refreshed label, and you will be refreshed by the quality to price ratio. This is a super value, delivering brioche, quince and nutty aromas and flavors in solid dry style with weight and length. That umbrella I mentioned brings a benefit with it in the form of better distribution, so you should be able to locate some fairly easily. Make the trip!
91 Rich Cook