2022 Growers Series Blanc de Blancs

Made from 100% Chardonnay grown by our friends in the Russian River Valley, this wine reflects the purity and elegance of that fruit. The cool climate and meticulous farming yield grapes with bright acidity and deep flavor, perfect for sparkling.

Member Price: $72 – $81

The Growers Series wines represent a collection of exceptional varietals found outside of our Rutherford estate. These wines are crafted with the same detail and attention as our estate wines while offering us the opportunity to showcase the vineyards and terroir of our fellow growers throughout Napa and Sonoma.

Tasting Notes

This pale yellow sparkling wine offers delicate, lacy bubbles in the glass and aromatic notes of pear, lemon zest, and toasty almond. Notes of apple and brioche are balanced with juicy, mouthwatering citrus. Structured with bright acidity and a creamy, long finish, this sparkling wine showcases the beauty of the fruit.

Vineyard Notes

The 2022 vintage was the third in a string of drought years. Despite the drought, there was well-timed Spring rain that boosted the vines’ vigor allowing for nicely established canopies for both shade and photosynthesis. The weather remained relatively mild and even, with routine fog patterns cooling nighttime and morning temperatures. At Labor Day, a significant heat wave impacted the entire Western States. Healthy vine canopies and overhead sprinklers helped to provide excellent vine balance and diverse sun exposures limiting any major impact from the heat.

Winemaker Notes

The Chardonnay for this sparkling wine comes from a sustainably farmed vineyard in the Russian River Valley where deep clay-based soil and the cooling coastal fog create ideal growing conditions. After being hand-picked, the grapes were delicately pressed, discarding the juice at the beginning and end of pressing and only keeping the quality juice pressed in the middle. This pressing method helps to retain acid and promotes a secondary fermentation that produces the quality effervescence of high-end sparkling wine. Made in the méthode champenoise, the wine sat en tirage for 18 months before being disgorged, where it received a dosage of 10 g/L to add to its complexity and balance.

Technical Details

Type:

Sparkling

Region:

California

Appellation:

Russian River Valley

Vintage:

2022

Case Production:

579