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Ray Chmielecki

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Biokult

Naken Organic Pinot Gris Muskateller

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Ray Chmielecki

Ray Chmielecki

8.5

Tangy but not really sweet. Decent bubbles and fizz, more than Lambrusco but less than Prosecco and Champagne. Pale orange color a few shades brighter from copper. Not much secondary flavors or depth. Good acidity — 5 months ago

Filipa Pato

3B Extra Bruto Baga Rosé

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Ray Chmielecki

Ray Chmielecki

7.0

Good value. Nothing special when stacked against more traditional sparkling wines and grapes. Dried cranberry and tart raspberry notes. Chalky. Light fizz — 10 months ago

Freixenet

Cordon Negro Premium Cava Blend

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Ray Chmielecki

7.5

Tastes like a dry lemon lime classic sprite. Value comes from its price point. Otherwise it’s an average cava. Good but nothing mind blowing in the slightest — a year ago

Marc Hébrart

Noces de Craie Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs 2019

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Ray Chmielecki

Ray Chmielecki

9.0

Interesting and smooth with some lite biting acidity. More interesting as it gets warmer — 7 months ago

Shiraiwa

Iwa 5 Sake

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Ray Chmielecki

Ray Chmielecki

8.0

Assemblage 3 is the best of the 5 so far and drinks most like a wine whereas the other drink like sake. — 9 months ago

Saint-Hilaire

Estate Bottled Blanquette de Limoux Brut Mauzac Blend 2022

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Ray Chmielecki

Ray Chmielecki

8.0

Lighter than a brut champagne. Apple lemon and burnt toast edges. Dry. High acid. Good price point. — 10 months ago

Tenuta Pederzana

Gibe Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC

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Ray Chmielecki

Ray Chmielecki

8.0

Dry, acidic, dusty farm, some quick fizz. Starts off fruity then becomes very drying. Interesting, enjoyable, and a cheap price point for something with fizz — a year ago

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Rosé Champagne Blend 2014

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Ray Chmielecki

Ray Chmielecki

9.0

High in acidity. More flavors come out the farther you get into the bottle. It doesn’t blow you away but is fairly consistent throughout. Bright lemon and lime with toasty brioche notes — 9 months ago

Vilmart & Cie

Coeur de Cuvée Grand Cellier Champagne Blend

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Ray Chmielecki

Ray Chmielecki

6.1

Overly metallic at both the front and back of the pallate. Tight bubbles and effervescence. Notes of straightforward lemon and lime. Simple, lacks complexity and adventure. — 9 months ago

Fiorini

Becco Rosso Grasparossa di Castelvetro Lambrusco

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Ray Chmielecki

Ray Chmielecki

Tart, dry, and light with a bit of fizz. Looses its interesting profile as it warms to room temperature — a year ago