Rowen Jacobsen wrote about this varietal in his book, American Terroir": "It's almost unfortunate that Heidrun's bubbly is automatically compared to Champagne, because the two are very different experiences. One epitomizes northern France and the flourishing of beauty, art and culture in a gray climate; the other is pure California seduction. Champagne tastes like winter in Paris; Heidrun Orange Blossom mead tastes like spring."