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Iron Horse Russian Cuvee 2004
Iron Horse Russian Cuvee 2004

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Iron Horse Russian Cuvee 2004


Vintage

from Russian River, California

bubbly, sparkling & champagne
The Wine Advocate 91 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 91 point rating
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2003
Wine & Spirits 2003 Russian Cuvee 92 point ratingWine & Spirits 2003 Russian Cuvee 92 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 2003 Russian Cuvee 90 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2003 Russian Cuvee 90 point rating
2001
Wine & Spirits 2001 Russian Cuvee 91 point ratingWine & Spirits 2001 Russian Cuvee 91 point rating
2000
Wine & Spirits 2000 Russian Cuvee 91 point ratingWine & Spirits 2000 Russian Cuvee 91 point rating
The Wine Advocate 2000 Russian Cuvee 90 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2000 Russian Cuvee 90 point rating
1999
Wine & Spirits 1999 Russian Cuvee 91 point ratingWine & Spirits 1999 Russian Cuvee 91 point rating
Wine Spectator 1999 Russian Cuvee 90 point ratingWine Spectator 1999 Russian Cuvee 90 point rating
1996
Wine Spectator 1996 Russian Cuvee 90 point ratingWine Spectator 1996 Russian Cuvee 90 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 1996 Russian Cuvee 86 point ratingWine Enthusiast 1996 Russian Cuvee 86 point rating
1995
Wine Spectator 1995 Russian Cuvee 88 point ratingWine Spectator 1995 Russian Cuvee 88 point rating
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winemaker's notes:

The same base wine as Classic Vintage Brut, but with a richer dosage, which makes it more opulent, slightly sweeter and heightens the fruit. Originally designed for the historic Reagan-Gorbachev Summit Meetings ending the Cold War. According to USA Today, "an intertwining of the arts of diplomacy and gastronomy".

critical acclaim:

"Originally created for the Reagan/Gorbachev summit meetings, the 2004 Russian Cuvee is a blend of 68% Pinot Noir and 32% Chardonnay aged 3 years on its yeast. Like all of these sparklers, it reveals lots of persistent effervescence, tiny, well-formed bubbles, a light straw color, and a distinctive perfume of orange rind and honeyed citrus. In the mouth, it cuts a fuller-bodied mouthfeel than its siblings, and displays more intensity. Even though it is made from the same blend as the Classic Vintage Brut, the Russian Cuvee is much longer, richer, and more intense. This deep wine shows off the impressive character of this house. Enjoy it over the next 2-3 years. This is an impressive group of sparkling wines from Joy Sterling and her team at Iron Horse. "

91 Points

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