Item No.
0018216702016
Sanford Blanc De Noirs 2016
Sanford Blanc De Noirs 2016
$59.99
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Varietal
Pinot Noir
Region
California
Sub-Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Alcohol
14.0%
Overview
The 2016 vintage is a gorgeous Blanc de Noirs made from Pinot Noir grown on both of our estate vineyards. These world-class, cool climate vineyards are proving that they can produce serious bubbles in addition to classic Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.
Aging
31 months en tirage. Disgorged February 2021. Dosage is 5 grams per liter.
Fermentation
Barrel fermentation and 100% malolactic fermentation added to the complexity of the base wine before fermenting in bottle using traditional “Méthode Champenoise”
Winemaker
Steve Fennell
Tasting Notes
Style
Complex, Elegant, Fresh, Fruit Forward, Balanced
Flavor
Citrus, Lemon, Lychee, Orange, Peach, Pear
Aroma
Opulent sparkling aromas of toasty berry fruits, blood orange, with hints of cassis and brown sugar.
Taste
Elegant, precise, and wonderfully nuanced, the 2016 stands out for its depth and persistence. Fresh flowers, blood orange, and apricots are some of the many notes that are layered into this elegant yet commanding wine. Barrel fermentation adds to the complexity of the base wine before fermenting in bottle traditionally.