Had this a year ago, tried the new batch. Began in 1981 in Anderson Valley, a few miles from the coast, first known as Pacific Echo until 2004. Made by the traditional méthode champenoise process with two-thirds Pinot Noir and one-third Chardonnay is an amazing value. The wine shows a complex rich style with stone, berry and citrus fruit flavors, lively acidity with a smooth mouthfeel. Lingering finish ending with big mineral notes. Nice! Good value.
Had this a year ago, tried the new batch. Began in 1981 in Anderson Valley, a few miles from the coast, first known as Pacific Echo until 2004. Made by the traditional méthode champenoise process with two-thirds Pinot Noir and one-third Chardonnay is an amazing value. The wine shows a complex rich style with stone, berry and citrus fruit flavors, lively acidity with a smooth mouthfeel. Lingering finish ending with big mineral notes. Nice! Good value.
Jan 18th, 2020Yeasty, nutty, simple straightforward- solid sparkler
Yeasty, nutty, simple straightforward- solid sparkler
Jul 24th, 2014Wheat bread, left out red apple slices, over ripe pear, creamy mousse
Wheat bread, left out red apple slices, over ripe pear, creamy mousse
Dec 8th, 2013More of a nutty, oxidized (and yeasty, bready) kind of full flavor when compared to more crisp and citrusy sparkling wines.
More of a nutty, oxidized (and yeasty, bready) kind of full flavor when compared to more crisp and citrusy sparkling wines.
Nov 17th, 2016Toasted almond, bakers yeast, pear tart, creamy finish. Solid brut sparkler.
Toasted almond, bakers yeast, pear tart, creamy finish. Solid brut sparkler.
Feb 20th, 2016