NV Brut, Zero Dosage
This shows off lovely green aromatics with citrus blossom intermingled. The freshness is apparent, as is the lighter citrus and tree fruit tones. Drink 2017-2022- 89
--International Wine Report, January 2018
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Wine Specs
Appellation
Yamhill-Carlton
Harvest Date
September 2012 & 2013
Sugar
18.2-19.4 Brix
Acid
8.4 g/l
pH
3
Bottling Date
May 2016
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Fresh and light, with aromas of rising dough and orange blossom. Light toastiness on the palate, followed by tangy apple, gooseberry, and a pleasing texture with fine, plentiful bubbles that contributes to the length.
Production Notes
A blend of base wines from 2012 and 2013. 52% Chardonnay, 47% Pinot Noir, 1% Pinot Meunier.
Winemaker Notes
The grapes were harvested by hand and whole cluster pressed. The juice settled overnight, then racked to a stainless tank for cool fermentation. When the fermentation finished, the wine aged on the fine lees until bottling the following winter. The wine was bottled under cap, and aged in tirage bins until the wines were blended and rebottled in May of 2016. The cuveé was disgorged in September, 2017, and finished without dosage.
Food Pairing Notes
Serve ice cold with appetizers, caviar, quiche, fried food, lobster, oysters, popcorn, salmon or sushi.