Winemaker Notes
This Pinot Noir Pét-Nat opens with yeasty burst of cranberry compote with an underpinning of fresh, ripe strawberries. Throw some granny smiths and peary, gritty goodness that follows into the effervescent and alive palate. There’s a creamy aspect to the bright acid that makes this a particularly lovely wine for warm evenings or as an aperitif. Pezsgo is fresh and informal, simple and elegant. Both clean and raw. This natural wine contains sediment–let it settle before serving, or invert to serve slightly cloudy.
Made in a handful of wine regions across the globe, red sparkling wine ranges from delicately sweet to bone dry. While styles vary by region, red sparkling wine production methods are often the decision of the winemaker. For serving, cool red sparkling wine down to about 40F to 50F.
Known for elegant wines that combine power and finesse, Carneros is set in the rolling hills that straddle the southernmost parts of both Sonoma and Napa counties. The cooling winds from the abutting San Pablo Bay, combined with lots of midday California sunshine, create an ideal environment for producing wines with a perfect balance of crisp acidity and well-ripened fruit.
This cooler pocket of California lends itself to growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Carneros is an important source of sparkling wines made in the style of Champagne as well.