2017 Sparkling Brut

Vineyard: The River Road Ranch vineyard is located within the Russian River Valley AVA. The soil composition is Cortina, characterized as deep, well-draining soil composed mainly of gravel/sandy loam. This fast-draining soil leads to stressed vines that focus their energy on the grapes rather than leafy growth, resulting in more intensity and concentration.

 

38°29'18.9"N 122°49'00.5"W

 

Vintage: The 2017 harvest will be remembered as a near perfect vintage for most winegrowers. Spring rains meant that the vines had plenty of reserves to work with during bud break and the flowering seasons. The summer months were warm and mild creating ideal growing conditions. The quality across all varietals was outstanding. 

 

Winemaking: This wine is composed of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes that co-fermented during primary fermentation. The base wine saw a short time on oak before it was treated in a Charmat sparkling wine method.

 

Oak: 100% French | Aging: 6 months