Tasting - Andre Brut

 Name: Andre Brut

Variety: Brut, Rare White blend
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: 2019
Price: $6.49

Wine critic review: 
"I don’t like to sound like a snob but if I’m drinking champagne it’s normally a bit of a nicer bottle like veuve or moet but with that being said i think this stuff is just perfect if you’re looking for a super cheap bottle. this is the stuff I grew up drinking in college on game day mornings!! I never like to waste a good bottle of champagne on mimosas or cocktails so this is such a cheap and easy grab" (emmal290,  totalwine.com)

Wine Folly: 
pg 284 - United States

California has increasingly grown as a wine region in popularity and acclaim in the last five or so decades. In 2016, of the 600,000 acres of land used for viticulture in the US, over 3/4 were in California.

pg 55 - Pairing Methodologies: Congruent Pairing

One method of pairings is finding balance through a shared flavor compound. This pairing style is very common in Western cultures. The acidity in the wine in this a case both balances and is enhanced by the acidity of the orange juice. I enjoyed this pairing a lot.

My review: 
I love bubbles. So much. Honestly not a ton to be said about the taste on its own. It is relatively sweet and semi-dry. Best part about this wine is that it's very cheap.

We ended up making mimosas for Easter brunch with this sparkling wine and since the wine itself has a low profile set of flavors, the orange juice shines and it was a wonderfully refreshing part of the day.

There was no back label on this wine so this was it.

Happy Easter! Celebratory bubbles!! Ended up enjoying mostly as mimosas... so yum :))