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About Brut

About Brut
Brut is a term that defines dryness levels in sparkling wines; it is most famously used for Champagne, but it is a common term used around the world for most sparkers.

While Brut means "dry" for all intents and purposes, it can actually be off-dry or even lightly sweet. The definition of Brut for Champagne is between 0-12 grams of residual sugar, so Brut actually describes a range of sensations.

No matter how dry a Brut sparkling wine actually is in technical terms, it is generally dry enough to serve at the dinner table with most foods.

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Lawer Estates NV Brut Reserve Sparkling Wine California
91 points
$22
Lawer Estates
NV Brut Reserve Sparkling Wine California
Yellow straw color. Aromas of sweet bread, white peach, flint, pear, green kiwi, and almond with a supple, lively, bubbly, dryish light body and a tingling, medium-length yellow apple, chalk, and lemon curd finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A bright creamy, bubbly Brut full of rich traditional method flavors.
91 points $22
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Carter Creek Family Winery NV Brut Sparkling Temecula Valley
89 points
$24
Carter Creek Family Winery
NV Brut Sparkling Temecula Valley
Yellow straw color. Aromas of violet, mint, crumpets, and lemon curd with a satiny, vibrant, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and an effortless, elegant, medium-long peach, persimmon, sea salt, and biscotti finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A charming Temecula Brut sparkler with great acidity and beautiful, dancing aromas.
89 points $24
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DH Lescombes 2019 Brut Sparkling Wine New Mexico
88 points
$17
DH Lescombes
2019 Brut Sparkling Wine New Mexico
Golden straw color. Aromas of candy apple, green apple, ripe melon, pineapple, fresh parsley, and key lime pie with a supple, racy, fizzy, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, amusing, medium-length concord grape juice, cotton candy grapes, fresh melon, elderflower syrup, unripe kiwi, lime zest, and peach gummy finish with no oak flavor. A fresh, bone-dry yet pleasantly fruity and floral Sparkling for everyday sipping.
88 points $17
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Kreme De Cuvee 2019 Brut California
88 points
$14
Best Buy
Kreme De Cuvee
2019 Brut California
Pale golden straw color. Aromas of peach jam on toasted brioche, honeycrisp apple, toasted almonds, hazelnuts, and minerals with a satiny, vibrant, finely carbonated, dryish light-to-medium body and an effortless, stimulating, medium-length lemon curd, hints of candied ginger, and fondant finish with crunchy tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A crisp and friendly Brut sparkler that offers great bang for your buck.
Awards: '2020 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 5 Sparkling Wine $15 and Under'
88 points $14 Best Buy
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Don Rodolfo NV Extra Brut Sparkling Wine Mendoza
87 points
$11
Best Buy
Don Rodolfo
NV Extra Brut Sparkling Wine Mendoza
Emerald straw color. Aromas of coconut jam, graham cracker crust, pressed flowers, and lime with a satiny, vibrant, effervescent, dryish light-to-medium body and a seamless, medium-length white peach, tangerine, and pastry crust finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A well-behaved, gentle sparkler with soft fruit flavors.
Awards: '2020 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 5 Sparkling Wine $15 and Under'
87 points $11 Best Buy
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Days of Youth NV The Diver Brut Sparkling California
86 points
$12
Best Buy
Days of Youth
NV The Diver Brut Sparkling California
Straw color. Aromas of scones with cultured butter, orange marmalade, honey, and lime with a satiny, vibrant, effervescent, dryish light body and a smooth, engaging, medium-length pineapple and apricot finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A fun toasty sparkler that hits all the notes.
86 points $12 Best Buy
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Carter Estate 2015 Brut Sparkling South Coast
86 points
$35
Carter Estate
2015 Brut Sparkling South Coast
Pale light amber color. Aromas of lemon peel, green apple, baked pear, lavender, and champagne vinaigrette with a satiny, vibrant, effervescent, dryish light body and a smooth, buoyant golden apples and buttery puff pastry finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A fruit-forward, distinctive Brut sparkler.
86 points $35
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Angels & Cowboys NV Brut Sparkling Wine California
85 points
$22
Angels & Cowboys
NV Brut Sparkling Wine California
Straw color. Aromas and flavors of white stones, toast, and gala apple with a lean, vibrant, dry light body and an effortless, interesting, medium-length finish with shades of lemon swathe and curry spices with fruit tannins and no oak flavor. A perfectly simple sparkler for anything from appetizers to fresh pastas.
85 points $22
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House Wine NV Brut Bubbles Washington
84 points
$6
Best Buy
House Wine
NV Brut Bubbles Washington
Straw color. Aromas and flavors of peaches in sweet cream with a satiny, bright, effervescent, off-dry light body and a polished, rapid finish that exhibits notes of pickled apples and lemon pith with no oak flavor. A fun, off-dry bubbly refresher for casual celebrations.
84 points $6 Best Buy
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Barefoot Bubbly NV Brut Cuvée California
84 points
$9.99
Barefoot Bubbly
NV Brut Cuvée California
Pale yellow straw color. Fruity aromas of candied pear, honey-drizzled biscuits, and peach gummies with a satiny, crisp, effervescent, dryish light body and a polished, snappy lime zest finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A fruit-forward, bright and awakening sparkler.
84 points $9.99
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