Strong and full-bodied, with raspberry-cherry, dough and vanilla flavors and a rich, creamy texture. A little sharp in acids, with irregular mousse, and with a lovely, rich finish.——S.H.(12/31/2004)—— 89

Fairly dark for a rose, this Pinot Noir-based bubbly is overtly fruity. Raspberry and strawberry aromas and flavors are complemented by yeast and bread dough. Full-bodied and rich, with a spicy, fruity finish. ——P.G.(12/1/2002)—— 90

Starts off with aromas of fresh cherries tinged with meat and mushrooms, then takes on a bit of almond butter with airing. Flavors are tart cherry and bitter chocolate, finishing swiftly.——W.E.(12/1/2001)—— 84

Here is a very pretty pale-salmon-colored sparkling wine, with fine, zesty bubbles and an appealing whiff of Pinot Noir in the nose. The flavors are pure strawberry, a tiny bit sweet but not too much. This is the sort of sparkling wine even people who say they don’t like wine will fall in love with.——W.E.(12/1/2000)—— 90

Bright salmon-pink color. Leafy, strawberryish aromas with a hint of chocolate mark the nose. Full and round on the palate, with strong flavors and a fine bead. Probably best to pair with richly flavored foods, or even red meats.——J.C.(12/1/1999)—— 90