Pale lemon with aromas of stone fruits, blossom and yeasty notes, 6 months of sur lie aging in barrel, bottle aged an additional 16 months prior to disgorging, wine was finished with no dosage. Fine creamy mousse, tiny rapid bubble flow, full-bodied, ripe apple and pear on the palate, lemon citrus and some spice, nice acidity, well balanced ending with toasty mineral notes. Nice!
Pale lemon with aromas of stone fruits, blossom and yeasty notes, 6 months of sur lie aging in barrel, bottle aged an additional 16 months prior to disgorging, wine was finished with no dosage. Fine creamy mousse, tiny rapid bubble flow, full-bodied, ripe apple and pear on the palate, lemon citrus and some spice, nice acidity, well balanced ending with toasty mineral notes. Nice!
Jul 8th, 2024
Beautiful color, a brassy/rose. Assertive mousse. Oxidative, roasted nut aromas. Balance dosage. Feeling mature and ready to drink. This was expensive ($$$) so even though tasty it's value is meh...
Beautiful color, a brassy/rose. Assertive mousse. Oxidative, roasted nut aromas. Balance dosage. Feeling mature and ready to drink. This was expensive ($$$) so even though tasty it's value is meh...
Oct 15th, 2014
Opened this next to a 2018 vintage. We liked this one better as it had more complexity including some yeast/bready aromas. Darker more caramel color as well. The 2018 needs more time.
Opened this next to a 2018 vintage. We liked this one better as it had more complexity including some yeast/bready aromas. Darker more caramel color as well. The 2018 needs more time.
Nov 21st, 2023Golden apple, gingerbread, and brioche. Delicious and a deep golden color with an orange tint.
Golden apple, gingerbread, and brioche. Delicious and a deep golden color with an orange tint.
Jan 2nd, 2022
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
