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Wine Recommendation
Lieb Family Cellars
2004 Bridge Lane Bubbly(North Fork of Long Island)
Lieb Family Cellars' Blanc de Blancs, made entirely using the Pinot Blanc grape, has long been a favorite of mine. But at $35, it's not the sort of bubbly I can keep on hand for casual, everyday consumption. Luckily, Lieb has recently introduced a sparkler as part of their second-label Bridge Lane product line - a 2004 Bridge Lane Bubbly ($27).
Bright and impressively flavorful from the first refreshing sip, this affordable bubbly is made with 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay by French-born Gilles Martin (formerly of Martha Clara Vineyards and currently winemaker for Sherwood House Vineyards and Sparkling Pointe). This is a really nice value in traditionally made, local sparkling wine. Apple, honey, and faintly yeasty aromas and flavors come through here with a slightly creamy mouth feel, fine bubbles, and nice acidity.
Reviewed May 27, 2008 by Lenn Thompson.
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The Wine
Winery: Lieb Family Cellars |
The Reviewer
Lenn Thompson
Lenn Thompson writes about New York wines for Dan's Papers, |