19 Sparkling

Five years ago, I wanted to try something that the family had never done before, to discover what the terroir in the cooler Chiles Valley District of Napa Valley could do for a sparkling wine. I began experimenting with various Bordeaux varietals; this is my first stab at a Sémillon/ Muscadelle blend, and I am thrilled with the results, which balance crispness with just a hint of residual sugar. I will be toasting to another 130 years with this one!

Winemaker: Aimée Sunseri, 5^th generation

An elegant, citrine-colored wine with a delicate frothy mousse and an airy nose of lemon peel and fresh linen. Flavors of crisp, green apple, with a dry and refreshing finish.  A soft breeze on a summer's day!

Alcohol: 12.5 %
pH: 3.03
Residual Sugar: 0.60 %
TA: 8.5

Cases produced: 124

Appellation: Napa Valley
Sub-appellation: Chiles Valley District

Aging: This wine was aged in the bottle for over one year before release.
Style: Brut                             
Method: methodé traditionnelle