Winemaker Notes
This wine is a gorgeous lemon yellow with a hint of gold. Your glass is filled lush fruit and soft lily florals. On the nose, there’s fresh pear, pineapple and ripe melon. Following you into the palate, there is juicy pear with crisp apple, white peach and bright citrus. The finish is refreshing and lingering, making this the
perfect wine to pair with a savory cheese board or your favorite brunch dishes.
Blend: 48% Chenin Blanc, 33% Chardonnay, 14% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Pinot Gris
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.