Tasting- "Reginato Rose of Malbec Sparkling NV"

Reginato Rose of Malbec Sparkling NV

• Variety: 100% Malbec
• Region: Mendoza
• Country: Argentina
• Year: NV
• Price: $15.95
• Shop review:
• "Malbec seems an unlikely hero for a sparkling wine grape, but when you want your rose to show some real color and character, then Malbec's your man.  Crisp and dry with lovely strawberry, rhubarb flavors and aromas.  Just a hint of tannin structure, floral spice, and an amazing elegant finish that rounds out the mouth.  It speaks of the rich Malbec grape, but never loses its light, refreshing nature.  It will give you a good reason to drink sparkling wine with your main course!"
• My review:
• This wine smelled exactly like apple juice!  It was really, really, really bubbly ... way too bubbly.  It was difficult to drink because the bubbles were overwhelming.  I tasted floral notes, but this wine was not particularly sweet and was in fact quite dry.
• I did not have this wine with food.
• Tasted at the Vintage Cellar wine tasting on 04/13/2013.