After 70k in student loans for culinary school my bubbly budget is not always what I want it to be- ironic because my school taught my taste buds otherwise. With this in mind I am always trying those $12-$29 bottles looking for some redeeming quality...it has been ups and downs. A lot of downs, a lot of bubbles and not much flavor. I did however come across one sparkling wine maker that gave me a little more respect for my budget bracket. When first finding this winemaker I was shocked to find it is in New Mexico, this made me look a little deeper. Of course Gilbert Gruet and his wife Danielle came from France, the French do have an amazing way with effervescence in my book. Anyway, Gilbert and Danielle were traveling through the southwest and ran into an opportunity which turned into something I am quite happy to be enjoying now. Thank you Gilbert and Danielle!
GRUET has many different Sparkling wines try, on this specific occasion my cousins and I decided to compare the Rose, Blanc de Noir and Brut.
*The Rose was ok, the finish didn't linger enough for me, although while it lasted it had a nice grapefruit citrus flavor.
*The Blanc de Noir was my personal favorite with bold full flavors. It had what I explain as a yeasty flavor that I love.
*And to be honest by the time i got to the Brut my sensory knowledge was shot from the first two bottles! But I have had the Brut before and remember feeling it was a decent daily bubbly to have around.
z i v i o, SF
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