Pierre Sparr, Crémant d’Alsace (Alsace, France) Brut Reserve NV

($19, Wilson Daniels): Sparr’s Crémant d’Alsace Brut has a completely different, yet equally attractive, profile compared to their Brut Rosé.  Linear and cutting, it delivers an appealing creaminess that balances its firmness.  It reminds us of the bargains that non-Champagne sparkling wines can provide.  It, too, like their Rosé, does double-duty as an aperitif or as a match with grilled fish.
90 Michael Apstein Sep 29, 2015