Winemaker Notes
Cense Sparkling wine is crisp, fruity and refreshing filled with tiny bubble aromas and flavors of apple, pear and citrus. Perfect for celebrations big and small! Whenever you can pair a nice sparkling wine with a little salt or spiced foods, including many Asian dishes. Our Cense Sparkling also pairs well with smoked salmon, and light cream sauces.
California enjoys a long history and proven reputation as an admirable source of sparkling wines. Agoston Haraszthy, who established Buena Vista Winery in the mid 1850s, first attempted to make traditional method sparkling wine in California in the 1870s. Shortly thereafter Korbel followed, and with great success. Today domestic producers such as Schramsberg, Iron Horse and J. Wine Co remain at the forefront of the market.
Since the 1970s the state has consistently attracted the attention and investment of large and respected European and French-based firms who are responsible for Domaine Chandon, Mumm-Napa Valley, Roederer Estate and Domaine Carneros (Taittinger), to name a few. Anderson Valley and Carneros remain standout regions for top quality Pinot noir and Chardonnay for these.