Winemaker Notes
Rich, bold, and luscious, Toast Sparkling wine is a celebration in your glass, any day of the week. Made with traditional Méthode Champenoise techniques, but in an easy-to-love Californian style. With the pop of the cork, you’ll get juicy aromas of honeydew, white peach, and orange blossom followed by tastes of tropical pineapple, honeydew, and a light toastiness that’s uniquely Toast Sparkling!
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.