Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Sparkling
Appellation
Carneros
Sugar
0.9
Acid
0.9g/ml
pH
3.15
Alcohol %
12
2019 Blanc de Noir
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Produced in limited quantities using the intricate méthode traditionnelle process, our Blanc de Noir is a white sparkling wine made from “black” Pinot Noir grapes. Aged a minimum of three years on the lees, our Blanc de Noir embodies fruity fleshiness with full body and texture. A favorite among many since our first vintage in 1991 when we were one of the first domestic producers to experiment with a Blanc de Noir, this wine is available exclusively at the winery.
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Our 2019 Blanc de Noir opens up with wonderful notes of white flower, peach, white cherry, and lime zest. Soft, round, and thought provoking, this wine presents a generous mousse. The palate continues to entice with pear accompanied by flavors of bergamot tea, lemon, lychee, and a hint of graham cracker. There is a deep complexity that is rich and creamy due to the extended aging.
Vineyard Notes
The 2019 growing season started with saturated soils thanks to abundant winter and spring rains. Cooler weather throughout the summer meant plenty of time for flavors and aromatics to develop, and an early heat spike in August helped push the ample crop of grapes to full maturity, with a harvest start date of August 15. The continuing heat of August resulted in a fast and furious sparkling harvest of 22 days. The wines that resulted have a focused elegance on the palate that finishes with bright acidity.
Food Pairing Notes
We suggest enjoying this wine with red snapper sashimi, roasted duck, or lemon ricotta pasta with pine nuts. This wine is well balanced between both the fruity and floral notes pair nicely with a fruit tart.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Sparkling
Appellation
Carneros
Sugar
0.9
Acid
0.9g/ml
pH
3.15
Alcohol %
12