Piper Sonoma - Brut RoseNV
ROSE SPARKLING
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Producer
Piper Sonoma
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Blend
2% Aged Reserve Blend
53% Chardonnay
6% Pinot Blanc
39% Pinot Noir
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Country
USA
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Region
California
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UPC
877397005280
Reviews
Wine Enthusiast 93
Lively, lasting pinpoint bubbles and a light salmon color are followed by a complex mix of tangy fruits, toast and minerals in this concentrated and complete wine. Suave but crisp in mouthfeel, imbued with subtle peach and apricot flavors, this wine is something to be savored.
by JG, Wine Enthusiast , 2023
Technical Details
Description
The Piper Sonoma house style is focused on precision and attention to detail. Each wine displays a balance between fruit expression, complexity and texture, to create wines that are immediately approachable and can further develop with bottle aging.
Estate
Piper Sonoma was founded in 1980 by the Marquis d’Aulan family, direct descendants of the Piper family form the Champagne region of France. Recognizing Sonoma as a great growing region for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and believing in its terroir, the family’s vision was to produce world-class sparkling wines in the New World, using old-world winemaking techniques. Nearly forty years later, the Piper Sonoma winemaking team continues to realize that vision and hand crafts premium sparkling wines under the guidance of long-time winemaker Keith Hock.
Tasting notes
Brilliant and bright pink in color, the wine shows aromas of freshly picked
cranberry and red fruits, tangerine and guava. The palate is bursting with red
fruits and citrus, with a zippy acidity and a long finish.
Vinification
Small parcels of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc are handpicked and brought directly to the winery. Each parcel is pressed and fermented separately, creating an extensive selection of base wines to choose from. Winemaker Keith Hock then tastes each component and selects those base wines that show potential to produce exceptional wine. The cuvée is placed en tirage for secondary fermentation in the bottle prior to disgorgement. Finally, a small percentage of older reserve wine is included in the liqueur d'expedition adding further complexity and texture.