Winemaker Notes
Intense, copper-shot straw-yellow color. On the nose the wine is complex and refined, marked by ripe, yellow fleshed fruit and candied citrus that melts into fragrant pan brioche. A full body and firm structure are hallmarks of this wine, supported by a vibrant acidity, and the richly flavored finish caps its energy-laden, taut progression.
Blend: 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
Bright and saline, this zero-dosage fizz demands food to get the best out of it. Doughy notes with earthy baked apple and stone fruit hints leads to a compact palate which mirrors the nose, with an added touch of demerara sugar and sweet spices which takes this into apple crumble territory. The leesy, briochey finish is balanced by fine bubbles and good acidity.
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Wine Spectator
A fragrant, leesy version, with a fine, satiny mousse and aromas and flavors of poached apricot, yogurt, crushed almond and anise structured by firm acidity. Chardonnay and Pinot Nero. Drink now through 2026. 4,000 cases made, 400 cases imported.
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