Gloria Ferrer

Sonoma Brut Chardonnay - Pinot Noir Blend

8.8203 ratings
8.725 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of pinot noir and chardonnay, aromas of stone fruit with citrus and biscuit notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and citrus zest, earthy yeasty spice and tiny bubbles. The wine is well balanced, good acidity, some yeast and minerality on the long finish.

Blend of pinot noir and chardonnay, aromas of stone fruit with citrus and biscuit notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and citrus zest, earthy yeasty spice and tiny bubbles. The wine is well balanced, good acidity, some yeast and minerality on the long finish.

Aug 21st, 2023
James Forsyth

Green apple. Quite one dimensional but nice acidity. Paired with a bruschetta with some sweet aged balsamic vinegar. #wbc18

Green apple. Quite one dimensional but nice acidity. Paired with a bruschetta with some sweet aged balsamic vinegar. #wbc18

Oct 6th, 2018
Tom Higgins

Owner/Winemaker Heart & Hands Wine Company

7.0

Toast notes with a little tree fruit (pear). Lime entertains the palate with a simple, short finish.

Toast notes with a little tree fruit (pear). Lime entertains the palate with a simple, short finish.

2 people found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2014
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

8.0

My least favorite of the line up. Powerful carbonation kills any nuance. Clear, driving and angular palate but not bad.

My least favorite of the line up. Powerful carbonation kills any nuance. Clear, driving and angular palate but not bad.

Jan 28th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay, this Méthode Champenoise wine shows stone fruit aromas and toasty notes. The palate shows crisp Apple and juicy pear flavors, lively acidity, creamy mousse and good steady stream of tiny bubbles. The finish is medium and leaves some mineral and yeasty notes. Nice CA bubbly.

A blend of 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay, this Méthode Champenoise wine shows stone fruit aromas and toasty notes. The palate shows crisp Apple and juicy pear flavors, lively acidity, creamy mousse and good steady stream of tiny bubbles. The finish is medium and leaves some mineral and yeasty notes. Nice CA bubbly.

Apr 21st, 2016
R. Addison Wehrfritz

Texture of a Cumulus Cloud.

Texture of a Cumulus Cloud.

Sep 6th, 2015
Christine Havens

I attended a tasting that featured a Royal Cuvée vertical hosted by winemaker, Steven Urberg last week. It was fascinating to see the evolution of the style of this Sonoma Brut, but also to taste wines from vintages spanning more than 20 years. The 1987 is mature, slightly austere, and sports higher acidity than the rest. It's dark gold, with notes of walnut skins, caramel, dried apples and apricots, sultana, and wet dough. At this stage the mousse is ultra fine and waning, but still lovely. 12% ABV | Sample

I attended a tasting that featured a Royal Cuvée vertical hosted by winemaker, Steven Urberg last week. It was fascinating to see the evolution of the style of this Sonoma Brut, but also to taste wines from vintages spanning more than 20 years. The 1987 is mature, slightly austere, and sports higher acidity than the rest. It's dark gold, with notes of walnut skins, caramel, dried apples and apricots, sultana, and wet dough. At this stage the mousse is ultra fine and waning, but still lovely. 12% ABV | Sample

Aug 31st, 2015
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

8.7

Hey, not bad. You get some apple and pear. You get a little yeasty bread (let's not call it brioche). You get lots of fine bubbles. No regrets opening this anytime.

[Note: One should not have regrets opening sparkling wine of any quality at any time for any reason. More bubbles in our lives, please!]

Hey, not bad. You get some apple and pear. You get a little yeasty bread (let's not call it brioche). You get lots of fine bubbles. No regrets opening this anytime.

[Note: One should not have regrets opening sparkling wine of any quality at any time for any reason. More bubbles in our lives, please!]

Aug 21st, 2015
John Vesey

Look peach,nose fruit, flavors apple,dry but crisp delish

Look peach,nose fruit, flavors apple,dry but crisp delish

Jan 1st, 2015
Mary-Colleen Tinney

Bubbles with dessert. Straightforward, hint of sweet, nut, cream. A reliably good drinker.

Bubbles with dessert. Straightforward, hint of sweet, nut, cream. A reliably good drinker.

Feb 16th, 2014