quick recap of a sparkling tasting

I was invited to do an introduction to Sparkling wine tasting. Cristalino Extra Dry ($8), Salvatore Prosecco ($12), Roederer Estate Brut ($22), Veuve Clicquot ($46) and Brachetto d'Acqui Rosa Regale ($21) were my selections.

After tasting each wine with a food pairing prepared by each guest I asked which they preferred. The Cristalino and Rosa Regale tied for 1st place, 2nd the Veuve, and then Salvatore.

Coming in dead last - the Roederer Estate. It really was a disappointment. I choose it to represent California sparklings, and I think I should have gone with Piper Sonoma instead. Lesson learned.