Best enjoyed at 39° - 46°F
Suggested drink window: drink now – 2028 – 2030
92 Points - Wine Advocate
Our classic methode champenoise Brut has been aged on the lees for six years and dosaged with sparkling Chardonnay to keep this bottling bright and lively. A blend of 63% Chardonnay and 37% Pinot Noir, pair this a variety of foods from oysters on the half shell to lemon poppy seed cake and everything in between, including - but certainly not limited to -special occasions.
Winemaking
• 62.5% Chardonnay, 37.5% Pinot Noir
• Dosage: Chardonnay
• Vineyard locations: East side of Seneca Lake
• Harvested September 1st
• Tirage aged for 5 years
• Vegan
• Certified New York Sustainable Winegrowing
• Brix: 19.0° & 17.4° │ pH: 2.99 │ TA: 10.8 g/L │ Dosage TA: 2 g/L│ RS: 0.20 │ ABV: 13.3
• Tirage bottled March 2013
• Hand riddled and disgorged in small batches. First batch February 2018
• Cases Produced: 183
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2012 Vintage Notes
With the perfect balance of warm temperatures and occasional rainfall, the 2012 season turned into an exceptional vintage. Bud break occurred during mid-March, about five weeks earlier than usual, and set the tone for the rest of the season. Rivaling the impeccable 2010 vintage, 2012 also saw a large number of growing degree days, ideal for fully-ripened grapes and bold wines. Due to the below average rainfall throughout the summer months, disease pressure remained low, allowing fruit to thrive with little intervention. These wines from the 2012 vintage are beautifully balanced with bright acidity and fresh fruit flavors.
