2020 Fesstivity Blanc De Noirs

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Vinous

Wine & Spirits

Vineyard Sources

100% Parker West Vineyard (Block 4, 5, 7, 1) located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation

Barrel Aging

100% barrel aged for 10 months in neutral French oak barrels; 19 months in tirage

Technical Data

Composition

92% Pinot Noir, 8% Chardonnay (Dosage: 8 g/L)

Alcohol %

12.5

Acidity

0.756 g/100mL

3.23

Harvest Brix

20.5-21.5

Harvest Date

8/19-9/2/20

Production

242 cases

Description

The delicate, persistent bubbles and straw color with a hint of salmon are harbingers of great things to come. You will detect hints of brioche, ginger and lemon rind on the nose. The palate offers up gorgeous citrus and tangerine flavors tempered by mineral notes and a delicious yeasty/pastry dough element as a result of extended time laying en tirage.

Wine Critic Reviews

"A sturdy blanc de noirs, this leads with scents of vine bark and pear, yielding a hint of white strawberry on the palate. It’s well-built and youthfully cheery, with a sumptuous texture framed by brisk acidity." ~ Wine & Spirits "…bright, effusive and a joy to taste. A dollop of Chardonnay adds freshness to this Pinot-based sparkling wine. All the elements are very nicely balanced. Bright saline notes and floral overtones brighten the finish." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous