Scharffenberger

Brut Excellence Mendocino County Sparkling Wine

8.873 ratings

8.712 pro ratings

Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa

Top Notes For

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

Very old school. Love.

Very old school. Love.

Dec 1st, 2023

8.8

Relatively rich style. Dry. Ch60% PN40%

Relatively rich style. Dry. Ch60% PN40%

Feb 14th, 2016

Kyle Groombridge

9.0

I thought this was very enjoyable for the price.. heady and rich but elegant at the same time..lifted fruit, good daily drink.

I thought this was very enjoyable for the price.. heady and rich but elegant at the same time..lifted fruit, good daily drink.

Dec 13th, 2015

Jason Gallo-Gaffner

8.8

Tastier than usual

Tastier than usual

Oct 10th, 2015

Katy Jossy Simanski

8.5

Cheap & cheerful.

Cheap & cheerful.

Sep 1st, 2015

8.4

Nice aroma, some grape. 13C tasting.

Nice aroma, some grape. 13C tasting.

Dec 15th, 2018

9.0

Yah, pretty good. Nice value.

Yah, pretty good. Nice value.

Jun 26th, 2018

Mitchell Wiatrak

8.9

Opening volley of our wine tasting tonight. Very crisp and clean. Delightful. I think this is an excellent sparkling wine, especially for the price.

Opening volley of our wine tasting tonight. Very crisp and clean. Delightful. I think this is an excellent sparkling wine, especially for the price.

Jun 21st, 2018

8.6

Quaffable bubbly for the price you pay.

Quaffable bubbly for the price you pay.

Apr 4th, 2018

8.7

Ok CA sparkler. A little too much residual sweetness. 7/2/17.

Ok CA sparkler. A little too much residual sweetness. 7/2/17.

Jul 2nd, 2017