This méthode champenoise styled sparkling wine is sourced from estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards in the northern fringes of Anderson Valley. This project was started in 2012 by Duckhorn. The wine is composed of 61% Pinot Noir, 39% Chardonnay en tirage for 24 months and barrel aged for eight months.

This wine exhibits a beautiful pale ruby hue and a creamy mousse with persistent fine bubbles. This sparkler speaks to you with finesse and elegance rather than power and concentration. A bouquet of fresh patisserie greets you on the entry with ripe underpinnings of raspberry puree, red currants, orange blossoms and hints of vibrant acidity. An impressive effort by the team at Goldeneye. Destined to gracefully evolve with age.

By Joe Dimaggio