Nose
The 2012 Blanc de Blancs welcomes you with aromas of apple blossom,
pear and Meyer lemon.
Palate
The vibrant mousse and balanced acidity
perfectly complement the marriage of citrus and apple flavors, leading to
a long and elegant finish.
Growing Conditions
The 2012 Blanc de Blancs Reserve was crafted from 100%
Chardonnay. It achieves Reserve status by additional time in tirage,
adding to a rich and creamy palate.
Mother Nature delivered an abundant crop in 2012, and the wines nearly
made themselves, only needing the gentlest of coaxing to bring out the
complex nuances from each vineyard lot. The base blend for this wine
was made from three vineyards in Napa Valley
Winemaking
The grapes are hand-harvested in the cool morning hours to ensure they
arrive at the winery in pristine condition. The individual vineyard lots
are fermented separately at cool temperatures in small stainless steel
tanks to preserve freshness and fruit intensity.
Aging
A few selected lots (~10%)
are aged in French Oak barrels to add depth, complexity, and spiciness to
the final blend. This wine is aged on yeast almost 4 years, contributing a
rich and creamy finish.
