Tasting - Gruet Blanc de Noirs

For my first tasting of the week, I decided to try a sparkling wine.  I've only ever tried Champagne (yes, from Champagne) but not a sparkling wine.  So, I decided, why not try one!  Here's my review of Gruet's Blanc de Noirs:

Name: Gruet Blanc de Noirs

Variety: Sparkling Wine - Pinot Noir

Country of Origin: United States

Region of Origin: New Mexico

Vintage Year: N/V

Price: Originally $21.99 but on sale for $14.39

Kroger Wine Review: "Elegant and focused, with creamy vanilla and apple aromas and rich yet crisp flavors of baked pear and cinnamon bread." - 90 pts, Wine Spectator

Wine Folly: Referenced from pages 150 and 151, Pinot Noir.  I got the vanilla and cinnamon.  I did not get the cherry, raspberry, clove, or mushroom, which are present in red pinot noirs.

Personal Wine Review:  Scents of citrus, cherry blossoms, pear, and yeast on the nose.  Light citrus scents overall.  Notes of lemon, grapefruit, and pear on the palate.  Crisp, dry, and very spritzy!  I enjoyed this sparkling wine and am looking forward to tasting it again.