Winemaker Notes
It’s a great brunch wine, as it’s delicious with egg dishes and creamier flavors. Impress your friends and serve Bellini’s with Eggs Benedict. Serve with your first course—your favorite cheese board would pair perfectly. For a treat, try our Brut Made with Organically Grown Grapes with seafood that exemplifies “delicate richness”, such as scallops, poached shrimp, or even fried oysters.
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.