2017 Sparkling Reserve
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Awards:
- Platinum, 94 points: Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
- Best Vintage Brut: Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Tasting Notes:
The 2017 Reserve is our signature sparkling wine which reflects the best techniques and aging methods of the vintage Méthode Champenoise process. The mousse of this sparkling is well integrated and bursts upon tasting. It is both vibrant and complex with fresh acidity, minerality, and aromas of citrus, green apple, and pear. Aging this vintage sparkling for over 5 years on its lees enriches this wine and creates a full-bodied sparkling with notes of toasted nuts, and freshly baked pastries. PDF Tech and Tasting Notes
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Appellation
Monticello
Acid
9.8 g/L
pH
3.11
Bottling Date
44895
Residual Sugar
0.8
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
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
The 2017 Reserve is our signature sparkling wine which reflects the best techniques and aging methods of the vintage Méthode Champenoise process. The chardonnay grapes for this wine were harvested from the oldest block on our estate grown vineyard. This block with its age and north facing slope holds acidity and allow for the grapes to mature more slowly. Picking these grapes at peak ripeness a gentle pressing recovering only the coeur de cuvee provided the perfect wine for aging. After aging in 70% stainless steel tanks as well as 30% neutral French oak gives the wine a more soft and structured mouthfeel. This wine was then aged on tirage for 5 years and this aging time on its lees allowed the true flavors of champenoise process to develop. At disgorging a low amount of dosage finished this wine in a Brut style which is balanced, rich, and delightful.
