The Wine Witch has been on the road the last two weeks for my day job (which unfortunately has NOTHING to do with wine), so I am a little behind in my postings. Hopefully you have been enjoying the dispatches from our newest contributor, Lisa Scott. Lisa’s perspective is value priced wines that have a eco-friendly slant. Welcome, Lisa!
Anyway, my husband and I shared a bottle of the Jacobs Creek Sparkling Rose on Valentine’s Day. I know – just too precious for words, but if there was ever an occasion for pink bubbles, Valentine’s Day is it. Long story short – we liked it a lot.
Jacobs Creek is Australia’s largest wine producer and one of the few at these prices that does not put a critter on its label. The NV Sparkling Rose is a blend of 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir, which are the mainstays of French Champagne. The Pinot Noir contributes pronounced cherry aromas and flavors, while the Chardonnay gives it a bit of depth and roundness.
Be warned – you will never confuse this sparkler with French Champagne. It is fruit foward and a bit off-dry with refined to almost light bubbles. However, there is always room for a wine that is pure pink, fizzy fun.
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