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Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay

9.182 ratings
9.234 pro ratings
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
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
Top Notes For
Jake Hajer

Exotic and fun.

Exotic and fun.

Dec 6th, 2019
Sara Thomas

Delicious. Yeasty brioche, apricot, yellow apple, nice minerality. Perfect on a hot day in Sonoma - or any other day!

Delicious. Yeasty brioche, apricot, yellow apple, nice minerality. Perfect on a hot day in Sonoma - or any other day!

Jun 24th, 2019
Casey Curbow

Sales Associate Windsor Wine Merchants

9.3

Domestic fruit in thoughtful hands rivals the world. Saline, marine, and lean with a core of Cali fruit.

Domestic fruit in thoughtful hands rivals the world. Saline, marine, and lean with a core of Cali fruit.

Mar 17th, 2019
Max Reichwage

Very good imo!

Very good imo!

Oct 19th, 2018
Brian Tuite

Bright, lemon, saline, minerality laced. Gulp!

Bright, lemon, saline, minerality laced. Gulp!

Jun 22nd, 2018
Patrick Derdeyn

Alder Springs is a truly unique vineyard and this is a killer sparkling wine. It really needs a few years in the bottle, but I already drank all the bottles I ordered. Whoops.

Alder Springs is a truly unique vineyard and this is a killer sparkling wine. It really needs a few years in the bottle, but I already drank all the bottles I ordered. Whoops.

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2016
Patrick Derdeyn

This is too young. Gave it lots of time to open, but the pieces never fully came together. Good source material and winemaking, just needs time to become more focused.

This is too young. Gave it lots of time to open, but the pieces never fully came together. Good source material and winemaking, just needs time to become more focused.

May 14th, 2017
Chris Leon

Powerful and mouth filling. W/ a Fresh, lifted finish. Shoulder to shoulder with any domestic sparkling imo

Powerful and mouth filling. W/ a Fresh, lifted finish. Shoulder to shoulder with any domestic sparkling imo

Feb 21st, 2017
Shawn R

@Chris Cottrell thanks for sending me this fine bottle. Excellent example of the what can be produce from the Alder Vineyard. Love the delicate bubbles, so light. I get a sweet red berry, smoke and a creamy texture. Hints of clove and fruitcake make this finish one to remember. Wonderful.

@Chris Cottrell thanks for sending me this fine bottle. Excellent example of the what can be produce from the Alder Vineyard. Love the delicate bubbles, so light. I get a sweet red berry, smoke and a creamy texture. Hints of clove and fruitcake make this finish one to remember. Wonderful.

Feb 19th, 2017
Stefan Lindberg

Interresting sparkling chard in a pure mature yellow apple style, big like!

Interresting sparkling chard in a pure mature yellow apple style, big like!

Feb 3rd, 2017