Mumm Napa Brut Rose

I had every intention of posting this review after yesterdays tasting, but ... 

So, here's one last sparkling wine to consider for your New Year's celebration.  

Mumm Napa Brut Rose (formerly known as Mumm Napa Blanc de Noirs) ($23) is from Rutherford, California.  It is a blend of 85% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay.  The color is a very light pink. My palate just does not detect aromas and flavors in sparkling wine.  However, I can differentiate (flavor) between one that is bready/yeasty and one that is not.  Mumm Napa Brut Rose is not bready/yeasty and has lots of refreshing bubbles.  Although this is dry, it is not as dry as Gloria Ferrer Brut (reviewed on December, 26th).    

I tasted out both Mumm Napa Brut Rose and Gloria Ferrer Brut yesterday.  Customers enjoyed both and the favorite of the two was Gloria Ferrer.    

Winemaker's Notes:  Like an alluring rose, the radiant pink color accentuates this elegant sparkling wine, while displaying a wide range of red and black fruit tones, such as wild straw berry, bing cherry and dark plums. With its more robust quality, Brut Rosé is a wonderful wine with many kinds of cuisine, ranging from Thai to Italian. It is especially good as an aperitif, served with hors d’oeuvres or with a main course of steamed lobster.

Happy New Year!