($75, Kobrand): I’m always skeptical when a producer labels a wine “prestige.”  But this one deserves that moniker.  It’s one of the best non-vintage Rosé Champagnes I have tasted in a long time.  A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it captures the power of the former and the elegance of the latter.  It’s wild strawberry-like flavors and enhanced and buttressed by a hint of tannin that lends structure and another layer of complexity.  Easy to drink as an aperitif, it has enough stuffing to stand up to smoked or even grilled salmon–and the colors would match nicely. 93 Michael Apstein Jul 28, 2009