2019 Blanc de Noirs Sparkling

Description/Winemakers Notes

Produced from a single vineyard, vintage and variety, This 100% Pinot Noir sparkling wine was aged for 54 months on lees.  The grapes were gently whole cluster pressed to avoid any pick-up of colours or hard phenolics.  It was fermented in stainless steel for its primary ferment, and then was placed in a 750mL for tirage and secondary fermentation and aging.

Tasting Notes

Bright, straw colour; toasty, apple nose; dry, medium-bodied, long on the palate with a red apple flavour rounded with oak spice, finishing on a lemony note. Lovely mouth feel.

Pairing Suggestions

Grilled salmon with beurre blanc, aged gouda or comte, beet and goat cheese salad

Technical Notes

Sub-Appellation: Four Mile Creek   

Vineyard: Concession 5 Vineyard

Harvest Date: September 25, 2019

Alcohol/Volume:  12%

Residual Sugar:  4 g/ L

Total Acidity: 8.6 g/L

pH Level: 3.32

Cellaring Recommendations: Drink now through 2035