Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine (2020)
The 2020 Blanc de Blancs is a refined and expressive sparkling wine that captures both freshness and depth, embodying the elegance of the traditional méthode champenoise. Its radiant golden hue is complemented by a robust perlage—an energetic stream of tiny bubbles that enhances its delicate mousse, creating a lively yet silky texture on the palate.
On the nose, this wine offers a complex interplay of aromas, where delicate cherry blossom and bright citrus zest mingle with richer notes of freshly baked brioche and crème brûlée. The palate mirrors this duality, opening with vibrant acidity and subtle citrus before unfolding into layers of creamy, bready warmth, a hallmark of graceful aging on the lees. Hints of honeysuckle and toasted almonds add further dimension, leading to a long, structured finish that is both refreshing and deeply satisfying.
Notes: caramelized brioche, cherry blossom, citrus
Pairings: poultry dishes, soft cheeses (brie, camembert), fresh seafood, fried chicken
The 2020 Blanc de Blancs is a refined and expressive sparkling wine that captures both freshness and depth, embodying the elegance of the traditional méthode champenoise. Its radiant golden hue is complemented by a robust perlage—an energetic stream of tiny bubbles that enhances its delicate mousse, creating a lively yet silky texture on the palate.
On the nose, this wine offers a complex interplay of aromas, where delicate cherry blossom and bright citrus zest mingle with richer notes of freshly baked brioche and crème brûlée. The palate mirrors this duality, opening with vibrant acidity and subtle citrus before unfolding into layers of creamy, bready warmth, a hallmark of graceful aging on the lees. Hints of honeysuckle and toasted almonds add further dimension, leading to a long, structured finish that is both refreshing and deeply satisfying.
Notes: caramelized brioche, cherry blossom, citrus
Pairings: poultry dishes, soft cheeses (brie, camembert), fresh seafood, fried chicken
The 2020 Blanc de Blancs is a refined and expressive sparkling wine that captures both freshness and depth, embodying the elegance of the traditional méthode champenoise. Its radiant golden hue is complemented by a robust perlage—an energetic stream of tiny bubbles that enhances its delicate mousse, creating a lively yet silky texture on the palate.
On the nose, this wine offers a complex interplay of aromas, where delicate cherry blossom and bright citrus zest mingle with richer notes of freshly baked brioche and crème brûlée. The palate mirrors this duality, opening with vibrant acidity and subtle citrus before unfolding into layers of creamy, bready warmth, a hallmark of graceful aging on the lees. Hints of honeysuckle and toasted almonds add further dimension, leading to a long, structured finish that is both refreshing and deeply satisfying.
Notes: caramelized brioche, cherry blossom, citrus
Pairings: poultry dishes, soft cheeses (brie, camembert), fresh seafood, fried chicken
Region: Russian River Valley
The Russian River Valley in Sonoma County is one of California’s premier cool-climate wine regions, renowned for its fog influence, which creates ideal conditions for growing high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir—two cornerstone grapes for sparkling wine. The region’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean allows coastal fog to roll in through the Petaluma Gap, moderating daytime temperatures and extending the growing season. This slow ripening process preserves the grapes’ natural acidity while enhancing delicate aromatics and nuanced flavors. Sparkling wines from the Russian River Valley often showcase bright citrus, crisp green apple, and floral notes, complemented by a signature minerality and refined structure that make them both vibrant and age-worthy.
2020 Growing Season
The 2020 growing season in the Russian River Valley was one of extremes, shaped by a warm, dry winter and early bud break. A mild spring allowed for steady fruit set, but the summer brought intense heat spikes, requiring careful vineyard management to preserve acidity and prevent overripening. Additionally, the wildfire season presented challenges, leading many producers to be highly selective in their fruit sourcing to maintain quality. Despite these hurdles, well-farmed vineyards produced fruit with exceptional concentration, and sparkling wine grapes, harvested earlier than still varietals, generally retained excellent acidity and freshness. The result is a 2020 vintage that, while marked by adversity, still delivers expressive, high-quality wines with precision and depth.