A nice, easy to like bubbly that shows why Korbel dominates the market at this price. It’s dry and rich in citrus, vanilla, yeasty dough and charred, smoky flavors. Easy to find, with 20,000 cases produced.——S.H.(12/15/2011)—— 87

Feels rough in the mouth, because the bubbles are big and scoury, not small and fine. But the wine is nicely dry and very clean, with pleasant orange and lime flavors. ——S.H.(12/1/2010)—— 85

The best of Korbel’s sparkling wines, and one that can stand next to bubblies that cost two or three times as much. Rich and dry, it has a very creamy mouthfeel, with subtle, complex flavors of lime, grapefruit, strawberry and yeast. It’s a brut-style wine made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.——S.H.(12/31/2009)—— 91

Marked by the crispness of the acidity, which makes for a tingly feeling on the tongue, this dry bubbly has citrus and yeast flavors.——S.H.(12/31/2008)—— 85

This is one of the lower dosage Korbel bubblies, and quite dry. It’s a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and has a very smooth, refined mouthfeel, with delicate flavors of citrus, yeast, honey and a touch of strawberry. ——S.H.(12/31/2006)—— 86