Expect strawberry, red cherry, lemon, brioche, and a touch of cream with a fine mousse, light-to-medium body, and bright acidity.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend (traditional Champagne-style rosé)
- Region
- USA / California / Mendocino County
- Body
- Light to Medium
- Style
- dry sparkling rosé, traditional method, fruit-forward
The producer
Scharffenberger Cellars was founded in 1981 in Anderson Valley and was an early pioneer of California traditional-method sparkling. Now part of the Maison Louis Roederer portfolio (sister winery to Roederer Estate). The Brut Rosé Excellence is one of the brand's flagship cuvées.
What critics say
Scharffenberger sparkling wines receive consistently solid reviews as well-made, accessibly priced California traditional-method bottlings.
Pairing
Smoked salmon, fried calamari, charcuterie