This 2019 sparkling wine is crisp and elegant, with bright apple, pear, and citrus layered over brioche and toasted hazelnut, finishing long and balanced.
Tiny bubbles stream through the glass giving a persistent creamy mousse. The nose is complex and pretty with pears, apple, white flowers, brioche, lemon curd, and hazelnut. This continues on the palate with apple, pear, lightly toasted nuts, and meyer lemon. Great length and intensity with a round and focused finish. Dry and crisp with great overall balance.
The 2019 vintage was a bit of a cooler growing season. For classic, cool climate grapes this brought great intensity, nervy acidity, and a refreshing elegance. Wines from this vintage are quite age-worthy. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir fruit was hand-picked from the Queenston Road Vineyard, whole bunch pressed, then fermented separately in stainless steel. The final 50/50 blend was chosen for overall balance and complexity.
