Two very good New World offerings

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1995 Schramsberg, Napa Valley Champagne, J. Schram, Napa Valley, California, $75. Very fine bubbles highlight this gold beauty, with honey, yeast and citrus aromas. Creamy on the entry and well-balanced. Delicious, complex flavors linger on the crisp, extended finish. A prime example of California Sparkling wine. 92/87.

1994 Schramsberg, Napa Valley Champagne, Reserve, Napa Valley, California, $50. A rich, toasty nose with underlying hints of butterscotch. Elegant and seductive on the palate, the wine is full-bodied, quite flavorful, with hazelnut nuances on the long finish. 90/87.