Prestige
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
pH
3.17
Fermentation
2nd yr French oak barrels
Residual Sugar
3/g/L
Alcohol %
15
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Made from 100% Chardonnay in the Traditional Method. Secondary fermentation in the bottle and aged in tierage for a minimum of 2 years.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
pH
3.17
Fermentation
2nd yr French oak barrels
Residual Sugar
3/g/L
Alcohol %
15
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aromas of brioche, mandarin, meringue. Flavors of buttered toast, honeysuckle, and lemon curd.
Vineyard Notes
The fruit for this wine comes from a couple of different vineyards. One vineyard sits between 900' and 1200' elevation. Southeast aspect, with 10% grade. Rocky soil comprised of shale, limestone and clay. The other is a similar elevation but is comprised of green stone and quartz and is a Southwest aspect.
Production Notes
Chardonnay was picked early for acidity retention. Grapes were pressed gently and juice was fermented in 2 yr old French oak barrels. Allowed to age for 4 months before spending 2 yrs in tirage.
Product Reviews
Michael P. Ressler
(Jun 25, 2019 at 3:54 PM)
This is delicious. We are enjoying it as we celebrate our 42nd anniversary
Kathleen Dinneen Hutchins
(Jul 12, 2023 at 11:04 AM)
Thiss This is by far is my favorite sparkling wine at Rappahannock!!!!