2018 Drake Estate Vineyard Brut Blanc de Blancs

The bright color with a tinge of green belies the purity of Chardonnay from our Drake Estate. Kefir lime, lemon, and fennel dust aromas abound and give way to hints of Brazil nut and a subtle maltiness reminiscent of freshly baked bread. Pure and fresh in the mouth, flavors of lime give way to a tannic intensity in the mid-palate. Made in the traditional method, or Méthode Champenoise, with 6 years en tirage creates another layer of complexity. The taut acidity and dry extract in the middle palate is perfectly balanced with the 4.0 g/L dosage and allows for the tension to linger onto a long finish. Like most great sparkling wines that are crafted to this level of detail, this wine can age for a number of years, but who can resist it now? Enjoy with shellfish or richer seafood dishes.