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Best value sparkling rose
- Yeasty flavor like more expensive roses
- Pairs well with a variety of foods
- Good value
- Very strong fruit flavor
- Does not save as well as more expensive wines
According to reviewers, this nonvintage sparkling rose has predominant fruit flavors of strawberry, raspberry and lemon. The fruit flavors are complemented by vanilla and balanced by a yeastiness comparable to that of more "serious" wines, say editors at Wine Enthusiast. Wine Enthusiast gives this sparkler a score of 93, though their tasting procedures are not clear, while Connoisseurs' Guide and Wine Spectator award it 90 and 91 points, respectively, in blind taste tests.
The Mumm Napa Brut Rose NV is also selected by Epicurious.com as a good choice for an affordable sparkling wine. Though it doesn't make the top five, it is in good company with highly regarded wines from around the world. Wine.com user-reviewers give this bubbly a score of 4 out of 5 stars.
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Reviewer Steve Heimoff awards this wine 93 points in late 2010. In his write-up, he comments on the "flavors of raspberries, strawberries, gingersnap cookies and vanilla lemon custard," as well as a yeastiness found in more expensive wines. Its score makes this wine "highly recommended" according to Wine Enthusiast's standards, though the publication isn't clear whether wines are scored blind or by a panel.
Review: Mumm Napa NV Brut Rose Sparkling Blend (Napa Valley), Steve Heimoff, Dec. 15, 2010
Connoisseurs' Guide gives Mumm Napa Brut Rose NV a score of 91 out of 100. While the reviewer writes that the fruit flavor of this rose is very strong, its yeasty richness makes up for it and brings it onto an even playing field with more expensive roses. "It is not so vinous as some roses, shows not so much of a hint of astringency and can be successfully quaffed on its own or teamed with a wide range of foods," the review states. Connoisseurs' Guide explains that it reviews all wines in blind tests and purchases the wines itself to prevent any influence from winemakers.
Review: Mumm Napa Brut Rose NV, Editors of Connoisseurs' Guide
3. Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator awards Mumm Napa Brut Rose NV 90 points out of 100. The review notes its strawberry and yeast aromas, as well as a vanilla flavor. The review also notes there's no need to save this wine; it can be enjoyed immediately. Wine Spectator's tastings are done blind.
Review: Mumm NAPA Brut Rose Napa Valley NV, Editors of Wine Spectator
Mumm Napa Brut Rose NV does not make the list of the top five inexpensive sparkling wines, but it is included in a list of "others to consider' at the end of the article. The authors don't offer details on the wines not selected for the top five, though.
Review: Top 5 Affordable Sparkling Wines, Linda Murphy and James Oliver Cury
5. Wine.com
Typically a good source for buyer reviews of wines, this particular wine gets very few reviews from Wine.com. The handful of reviews it does receive are positive, though, with an average score of about 4 stars. Reviewers did not elaborate, however, on the reasons for giving these scores.
Review: Mumm Napa Brut Rose, Contributors to Wine.com