Tasting notes

Korbel Extra Dry is a crisp, off dry champagne, which is light, refreshing and very easy to like. Extra Dry has flavors of citrus, melon and spice

Rating

Wine Spectator 88 points (Nov 30 2000) Who says you have to pay big bucks for a goodsparkling wine? This affordable version is roundin the mouth, with ripe flavors of cherry, redcurrant and fig. Starts with a bit of sweetnessthat carries through the finish. Goodavailability, too. Drink now. 400,000 cases made. (JL)

Technical notes

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:CHENIN BLANC,FRENCH COLOMBARD APPELLATION:CALIFORNIA ALCOHOL:12.5% DOSAGE AT FINISHING:1.5% BY WEIGHT TOTAL ACIDITY:.75 G/100ML

Food pairing

Korbel Extra Dry is a good pairing for salads with sweet fruit-based dressings, and spicy foods, especially Thai or Vietnamese cuisine using cilantro, ginger and chilies.