Sparkling Albarino
Tasting notes
The Albarino grape is native in Spain where it is noted for its distinctive botanical aroma with a citrous undertone. Aromas of freshly cut, yellow grapefruit with hints of honeydew melon. Lively notes of grilled pineapple and lemon meringue give way to a remarkably creamy finish.
Rava sparkling wines are crafted using time-honored méthode champenoise techniques. The cuvée, or base wine for this sparkler consists of 100% Albariño, which was barrel fermented in neutral American oak barrels. The cuvée, along with a mixture of sugar, yeast and nutrients, was bottled after an extended aging en tirage.
Albariño originates from Spain and is exceptionally versatile with a wide range of foods, especially seafood. Try it with tapas such as ceviche or raw oysters. This wine is also outstanding with Italian dishes like chicken piccata or linguine with clam sauce.
| Vintage | NV |
| Varietal | Albarino |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Albarino |
| Appellation | Monterey County |
| Vineyard | Black Jack Vineyards |
| Sugar | 12 g/l |
| Acid | 10.1 g/L |
| PH | 3.2 |
| Alcohol | 12.50% |
| Wine Style | Sparkling Wine |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 154 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | California |
| Sparkling Wine | Yes |
Black Jack Vineyards is owned and farmed by the Rava family, a third-generation farming family. Ideally situated on a gently sloping hillside of the Santa Lucia range in Monterey County, the vineyard enjoys foggy mornings and warm days followed by late afternoon coastal breezes and chilly nights. These cool temperatures allow grapes to ripen slowly over a prolonged growing season, resulting in expressive, aromatic fruit.
Sherrie Holzer moved to beautiful Paso Robles to make wine in 2007, after college and learning to make sparkling wine in Healdsburg. She earned her Wine Business Management Certificate from Sonoma State and her Enology and Chemistry degrees at Fresno State. She has WSET Level 3 Certification and has been judging professionally at commercial wine competitions since 2010.
Sherrie's first winemaking job was at J Sparkling Wines in Healdsburg. At J Sparkling Wines, Sherrie made sparkling Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay using the Methode Champenoise technique.
After moving to Paso Robles to be closer to family, Sherrie made wine at Castoro Cellars producing over 30 different wines annually including Rhône, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Spanish, and Italian varietals.
Sherrie has come full circle and is thrilled to be making sparkling wine again! Sparkling wine has always been her true love and calling.
