Korbel Champagne Cellars, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2010

Korbel is really on a roll right now, with several of their bottlings showing fine character and spectacular quality for the price. This no-dosage bottling comes off as a bone dry, Big Boy sparkler that can stand up to bold appetizers with its notes of brioche, stony minerals and citrus zest. At this price, buy it by the case! And don’t forget to serve it blind to your Francophile friends and enjoy their reaction at the unveiling. A Platinum award winner at the 2014 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.