This is a pleasantly sweet bubbly. There’s a honeyed, sugary edge to the citrus, tropical fruit, spice, vanilla and toast flavors, and the bubbles are smooth and fine. The majority grape is Flora, a cross between Semillon and Gewurztraminer.——S.H.(12/1/2011)—— 87

Made in an off-dry manner, with residual sugar of 3.5%, this blend of the Flora grape and Chardonnay is rich and fruity. It has flavors of golden mango, tangerine tart, vanilla cookie and honey almond granola. ——S.H.(12/1/2010)—— 86

Sweet, with flavors of tropical citrus fruits, flowers, candied ginger, bread dough and spices. Feels a bit rustic. Made from a blend of Flora and Gewurztraminer.——S.H.(7/1/2009)—— 86

If you like your bubbly a little sweet but balanced and elegant, with a high-class touch, this is a good choice. Believe it or not, it’s based on the grape Flora, supported by Gewurztraminer. It’s fruity, with a honeyed finish and wonderful acidity.——S.H.(12/31/2005)—— 85