This Champagne-method sparkler is not vintage-dated but Peillot’s Brut is always single vintage
From Negra Criolla vines planted at 2300-2400 meters above sea level in Bolivia's Cinti Valley
making them very delicious outliers that offer a new way into Rioja by way of its more rustic history of peasant wines
and 10% Friulano from the San Antonio las Miñas vineyard
Merlot’s edgy blue fruit is on display here with tomato leaf and a sweet
Ridge Vineyards Grenache Blanc 2023 varietal_Carmenere This Champagne-method sparkler is not77% Grenache Blanc, 15% Roussanne, and 8% Picpoul from the organically farmed Adelaida Vineyard in Paso Robles. An awesome mix of creamy pear notes with gingersnap, spearmint, and cinnamon. Grenache Blanc is low acid so the Picpoul adds a little bite and the Roussanne offers some of its round, tangy fat to the mix. There is some lees aging which adds nice depth. It walks an impressive tightrope between rich and elegant, and ends with a salty, savory