Winemaker Notes
Evelyne is crafted using the traditional Méthode Champenoise and is a Brut Reserve sparkling wine from a cool climate, offering bright, crisp aromas of apple, pear, and lemon, complemented by subtle notes of vanilla, biscuit, and toast. It has good concentration with a dry, refreshing finish that lingers on the palate and pairs beautifully as an aperitif or with caviar, cured meats, and goat or Gouda cheeses. It is made entirely from Chardonnay.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The Evelyne Brut Reserve Blanc de Blancs is zippy and bright, delivering tart citrus flavors on the palate. Crisp yet easy on the finish, it makes a refreshing and inviting apéritif. (Tasted: November 28, 2025, San Francisco, CA)
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.