Beaulieu Vineyard Brut Reserve 1991

Classic pale green-yellow color. Nearly eight years "en tirage" has produced a fine steady bead of pinpoint bubbles, and a delicate, subtle bouquet of apple, hay, and lightly toasted biscuits. Medium bodied, with fine lightly nutty refined flavors, very crisp fruit and firm acidity, this is a truly Champagne-like California sparkling wine emphasizing elegance and finesse, not simply ripe California fruit. It should develop well in the bottle, as there are still some youthful citrusy notes in the finish that should round out with a few years more in the bottle, in the manner of a classic Vintage Champagne.