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Wine Specs

Vintage

2018

Varietal

Sparkling

Appellation

Carneros

Sugar

0.5

Acid

0.82g/100ml

3.1

Alcohol %

Wine Spectator

Robert Parker

2018 Ultra Brut

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Ultra Brut is our driest sparkling wine, its low dosage highlighting the structure and minerality of our Brut. Very dry and brisk, it is a contemplative wine that appeals to the true aficionado. Méthode traditionnelle winemaking and three years aging adds depth to this blend of estate grown sustainably farmed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

"This is very dry, with sliced apples and lemons and an intensity of bread dough and brioche. It’s medium-bodied with vivid acidity and a crisp finish. Oyster and salt undertones. A blend of 54% pinot noir and 46% chardonnay. 48 months on the lees with 4.5 gpl dosage. Drink now." - 94 Points | James Suckling | February 2024

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

Our 2018 vintage is a classic expression of our Ultra Brut. A mélange of key lime, honeydew melon, ginger, and green apple on the nose leads into a palate dancing with notes of ripe pineapple, fresh pear, yuzu, and lemon méringue. With a surprisingly mouthwatering complexity, its bright, crisp fruit and delicate minerality ride on a serious structure that leads to a generous effervescence.

Vineyard Notes

2018 had the coolest temperatures we had seen since 2011, allowing an extended hang time for the fruit and longer flavor development. Additionally, replenished reservoirs and healthy vineyards from the abundant rains of the previous vintage allowed for a larger than normal crop. These elements translate to the perfect combination of a high-yield and high-quality vintage that winemakers dream about.

Food Pairing Notes

A wine with such textural vibrance and intriguing tension pairs beautifully with a rich, creamy sauced linguine, grilled pineapple fish tacos with pineapple salsa, or foods with a natural voluptuousness such as raw oysters, or Dungeness crab.