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| 75 | | | 87 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Tug along to a party that will serve robustly flavored foods a bottle (or perhaps a case--it’s affordable) of this sparkler from France. All done up in traditional dressing and closure, the wine shows a pale gold color. Aromas offer a tangle of aromatic fruits, some Asian pear apple, a hint of ginger, while on the palate, the wine presents a spicy golden fruit character. The finish is quite persistent, with fruit lingering on the palate a good full minute. Good acidity leaves the palate clean and promises good food companionability. Modest alcohol, about 11.5%. Bubbles are reasonably small, although the mousse is not especially enduring. Serve chilled, about 45ºF/7-8ºC, and use flutes, even if they’re cheap ones or (horrors) plastic. Well-seasoned foods: Asian fare, wings, cocktail taquitos, teriyaki chicken skewers; cocktail potatoes with sour cream, smoked salmon and chives; salt-and-pepper shrimp, dim sum; cold noodles with peanut sauce; spicy chicken or seafood dishes; shumai (Japanese dumplings) filled with pork, Ponzu dipping sauce; gyoza (Korean dumplings) filled with pork or chicken; Chinese barbecue; fried chicken fingers with honey mustard sauce
Big Boat | 12/01/2009 |
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