Apricot, almond paste, and brioche. Lime zest and sea salt. This Sparkler is tight, crisp, and savory yet dry and invigorating. Incredibly fine mousse with a persistent chalky elegance. Showcases the warmth and graceful power of the 2018 vintage, the expanded texture of 37 months en tirage and the bracing, saline freshness from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. An absolute pleasure to drink today.
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Mt. Carmel Vineyard "The Sparkler" 2019
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Mt. Carmel Vineyard Chardonnay Vintage 2022
"The 2022 Chardonnay Mt Carmel Vineyard just about stopped me in my tracks. It has a killer nose of ripe stone fruits, honeyed citrus, toasted brioche, and mint herbs, and it's medium-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with vibrant acidity, a great mid-palate, and fabulous length on the finish. This is a legit superstar of a Chardonnay in the vintage that will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and will drink spectacularly well over the following decade."
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Mt. Carmel Vineyard Pinot Noir Vintage 2022
"The single vineyard 2022 Pinot Noir Mt Carmel Vineyard is slightly more complex and nuanced, offering a gorgeous nose of wild strawberries, dried flowers, rose, savory spices, and forest floor-like nuances. With medium-bodied richness, layered, seamless mouthfeel, and finely polished tannins, it's another remarkable Pinot Noir from this team that has so much to love. It's approachable now yet will benefit from just a year or two of bottle age."