2017 Sparkling Blanc de Noir
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Awards:
- Gold, 91 points: Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
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Gold Medal: Virginia Governor's Cup
Tasting Notes:
Flavors of apple, pear, and candied lemon peel dominate the nose. Nicely balanced with nutty and complex bread dough aromas. Enjoy with mushrooms, seafood, and smoked salmon. PDF Tech and Tasting notes
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Harvest Date
42222
Acid
10.4 g/L
pH
3.16
Bottling Date
44160
Residual Sugar
0.69
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Awards
Gold, 91 points, Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition
Vineyard Notes
This wine is made from 100% estate-grown fruit. Our vines are sheltered in the foothills of Carter’s Mountain in the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA).
Winemaker Notes
Our Blanc de Noir, meaning "white from black", made from 100% Pinot Noir, is a beautiful representation of how this grape can be transformed to create a world class sparkling wine. Made via Méthode Champenoise, the grapes are picked at night and gently pressed to create a white juice base for this sparkling wine. After aging in 67% stainless steel and 33% neutral French oak, the wine gains complexity by aging on the lees in the bottle for 36 months. At disgorging, a reserve dosage is added to balance acidity and improve mouth-feel.
