A California mother of two joins less than one percent of black-owned wineries with the launch of Braymar Wines. She processes it with her own distillery.
John McDonald February 27, 2021
Happy days for McDs. Our first granddaughter, Palmer, was born Sunday. All is good! We celebrated with some Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut. This is one of our go-to, everyday, Sonoma sparkler choices, 89 McD around $15. GF produces several levels of sparkling wine from both Sonoma and Napa, plus GF Etesian-labeled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which consistently rate 87-89 depending on vintage, and can be found under $20. The GF Sonoma Brut is a very pale-green/gold wine with prolific, persistent, tiny bead. Aromatics are pear, green apple, toast and citrus nuance. These repeat on the palate with a mineral back note. A long, clean finish shows a hint of ginger and toast. As with most NV sparklers, the profile is fairly consistent. Although the other labels for GF may also appeal, I choose the Sonoma Brut because, in addition to pleasing my palate, It is fairly priced, showing well against most in the under-$25 range.
Make your holidays sparkle with these bubbly wines
Phil Masturzo
Occasionally, I have been known to have a glass of sparkling wine. Birthdays, holidays or just one of those days. Any day, really.
I like to celebrate life’s everyday successes like when I fire up my computer and it doesn’t ask me to reset my password. Or discovering that I have successfully put on matching socks. How about opening my cable bill and finding no price increase from the previous month? Maybe I just want to celebrate a sunny day in Northeast Ohio this winter.
It’s good to be prepared for these momentous occasions. Here’s a few suggestions for those of you who love those tiny bubbles as much as I do.
Occasionally, I have been known to have a glass of sparkling wine. Birthdays, holidays or just one of those days. Any day, really.
I like to celebrate life’s everyday successes like when I fire up my computer and it doesn’t ask me to reset my password. Or discovering that I have successfully put on matching socks. How about opening my cable bill and finding no price increase from the previous month? Maybe I just want to celebrate a sunny day this winter.
It’s good to be prepared for these momentous occasions. Here’s a few suggestions for those of you who love those tiny bubbles as much as I do.