J Vineyards & Winery

Cuvée 20 Brut Sparkling White Blend

9.0193 ratings
8.931 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
White Blend
Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Goose, Squash & Root Vegetables, Pork, Mushrooms, Shellfish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
John Willison

Lemon curd, brioche.

Lemon curd, brioche.

Aug 3rd, 2022
Jeff D.

Yum! Pop, pour...repeat!

Yum! Pop, pour...repeat!

Jul 14th, 2018
Isaac Pirolo

Upfront this is all business, mixing toast, lemon curd, yeast, almond, and cherry. The back end is all party, mixing mango and peach with a stony minerality and a lively, large bead. If Champagne had a mullet. Super easy drinker. Here’s to ‘Merican Sparklers!

Upfront this is all business, mixing toast, lemon curd, yeast, almond, and cherry. The back end is all party, mixing mango and peach with a stony minerality and a lively, large bead. If Champagne had a mullet. Super easy drinker. Here’s to ‘Merican Sparklers!

Feb 1st, 2018
Jay Christianson

Winemaker Canyon Wind and Anemoi

9.7

Jay had this 11 years ago

Jay had this 11 years ago

2 people found it helpfulOct 21st, 2013
Thomas Epps

Thomas had this 10 years ago

Thomas had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJun 2nd, 2014
Brendan McVeigh

CRM & Digital Marketing, J. Vineyards & Winery

9.9

Brendan had this 11 years ago

Brendan had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 31st, 2013
Brad Ball

Sommelier/Wine Director Social Wine Bar

8.6

Surprisingly good. A bit too much RS but strong example.

Surprisingly good. A bit too much RS but strong example.

1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2013
John Vesey

Light gold view, apple nose, balanced & lighter bodied apples, toast dry sparkling wine pairs with creamy chaumes & prosciutto

Light gold view, apple nose, balanced & lighter bodied apples, toast dry sparkling wine pairs with creamy chaumes & prosciutto

Jan 1st, 2017
Pierre Costa

Some autolytic character such as yeast and toast. High and crispy acidity with notes of green apple, orange, lemon peel and grapefruit finish.

Some autolytic character such as yeast and toast. High and crispy acidity with notes of green apple, orange, lemon peel and grapefruit finish.

Jun 27th, 2016
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.0

A little sparkling wine on a lazy Sunday morning...

A little sparkling wine on a lazy Sunday morning...

Jun 5th, 2016