Retail $59. 52% Estate Grown Pinot Noir, 48% Estate Grown Chardonnay. Another wine with a really low dosage (0.9% g/l I hope you see the trend developing) with a rather amazing (at least for an American sparkling wine) 6 years sur lie. As one might expect with the additional time on the lees, the color is much more golden than straw. This nose was by no means shy with apricot (more dried than fresh), a touch of citrus rind (more lemon/lime than orange), and a nutty, yeasty (think almond croissant) component that one looks for in a high-quality sparkling wine. The palate is rich and creamy, but also tart and focused; a lovely tension in a fantastic wine. Outstanding. 94 Points.
Pale gold color. Developing, med(+) aromas of baked pear, brioche, apple, almond, red plum, strawberry. Full bodied, dry, high acidity, delicate mousse, long finish. Was slightly reduced initially. Good balance of tree fruits and red fruits, but on a richer side of the spectrum probably due to extended lees aging.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
12/29/2023 - Rond Likes this wine: 94 Points
Creamy, with good minerality and notes of baked apple and almonds.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
5/29/2023 - Rond Likes this wine: 94 Points
Notes of honeysuckle and toast.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/31/2023 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 94 Points
Retail $59. 52% Estate Grown Pinot Noir, 48% Estate Grown Chardonnay. Another wine with a really low dosage (0.9% g/l I hope you see the trend developing) with a rather amazing (at least for an American sparkling wine) 6 years sur lie. As one might expect with the additional time on the lees, the color is much more golden than straw. This nose was by no means shy with apricot (more dried than fresh), a touch of citrus rind (more lemon/lime than orange), and a nutty, yeasty (think almond croissant) component that one looks for in a high-quality sparkling wine. The palate is rich and creamy, but also tart and focused; a lovely tension in a fantastic wine. Outstanding. 94 Points.
A Visit to One of My All-Time Favorites: Domaine Carneros
www.thedrunkencyclist.com
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/31/2023 - HafertBA wrote:
Nose - Almond, Honey, Bread
Pair with Fried Chicken.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/8/2023 - Takao wrote: 92 Points
Pale gold color. Developing, med(+) aromas of baked pear, brioche, apple, almond, red plum, strawberry. Full bodied, dry, high acidity, delicate mousse, long finish. Was slightly reduced initially. Good balance of tree fruits and red fruits, but on a richer side of the spectrum probably due to extended lees aging.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment