The General conducted 2014 Happy New Year Champagne and Sparkling Wine Maneuvers on Saturday, December 28th.
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Download the Tasting Notes as a reference guide when you shop for your Champagne and Sparkling Wines.
| Champagne/Sparkling Wine | Price | Tasting Notes |
| Martini & Rossi Asti (Italy)  |
$9-12 | You can never go wrong serving Asti. A sparkling wine with universal appeal. Muscato grapes deliver deliciously fruity, sweet and delightful notes. I recommend keeping a few bottles on hand at all times. |
| Korbell Extra Dry (California)  |
$14 | Light, crisp ans slightly tangy. |
| Rondel Brut Cava (Spain)  |
$9 | Peaty notes on the nose, with soft notes and flavors on the palate. Smooth and very enjoyable. |
| Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc (California)  |
$35-40 | The “white of whites” is appropriately named as it contains 100% Chardonnay grapes. Zesty and rich with subtle notes of melon. Perfect to serve at a multi- course dinner as an Aperitif or palate cleanser. |
| Saint Reine (France)  |
$11-15 | Totally delightful! Smooth, refreshing and ever so satisfying. A unique sparkling wine from France, but not from the Champagne region. |
| Iron Horse Russian Cuvee (California)  |
$40 | Pale pink in color, this Iron Horse is superb in all respects. Elegant and worthy to be served at special occasions. You and your guests say, “Wow”! |
| Mumm Napa Brut Prestige (California)  |
$25-30 | Yeasty and earthy notes on the nose. Robust in flavor and rather expansive on the palate. |
| Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut (France)  |
$35-45 | A true French Champagne. Fresh and light on the nose. Very smooth and well balanced with muted hints of sweetness. |
| Veuve Clicquo Brut (France)  |
$50 | Considered to be the Gold Standard of French Champagnes, the Veuve is full-flavored and crisp. Blended with two-thirds black grapes for body, and one-third Chardonnay grapes for sweet elegance, this Champagne demands respect. |
| Zonin Baccarosa (Italy)  |
$15 | Sweet, fruity, and lively. The dames will go wild over this superb Prosecco style sparkling wine. Always keep ample supplies on hand as this is “the ultimate panty dropper”. Magnifico! |
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