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D. H. Lescombes Imperial Kir NV (New Mexico)

Producer: 
D. H. Lescombes
Item name: 
Imperial Kir NV (New Mexico)
Wine type: 
Sparkling
Reviewer: 
Tom DiNardo

This sparkling wine is absolutely delicious and fun! The sparkle comes from the tank or Charmat method (injected CO2) and is not made in the traditional methode champenoise. The wine is made with Chenin Blanc French Colombard and a touch of raspberry. The nose is complex and offers aromas of berry fruits. The mousse is comfortably enticing, but obviously not as soft as a fine French Champagne. The palate is semi sweet and well balanced in delivering and very long finish. Delicious flavors of tropical fruits and berries accentuate the typical flavor of a fine sparkling wine. I loved this wine.

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