Sparkling Lunare
Tasting notes
This wine displays aromas of fresh clementine and blooming Jasmine. The flavors of Asian pear and vanilla bean are balanced with spicy, crystalized ginger and white pepper. This full-structured sparkling finishes strong.
Using time-honored méthode champenoise techniques. The cuvée, or base wine for this sparkler consists of a blend of delicate, white grapes, which were fermented cold in stainless steel to retain the vibrancy of the fruit and natural acidity. The cuvée, along with a mixture of sugar, yeast and nutrients, was bottled with a small dosage adjusting the sweetness to the dry Brut level after extended aging en tirage.
This sparkling wine blend is an excellent pair for Asian or Thai cuisine. The ginger note on the wine gives a perfect compliment to the spicy flavors. Try with rich dishes such as butternut squash ravioli or pasta carbonara.
| Vintage | NV |
| Varietal | Chardonnay, Gruner Veltliner, Riesling |
| Varietal Composition | 50% Chardonnay, 43% Gruner Veltliner, 7% Riesling |
| Appellation | Monterey County |
| Vineyard | Black Jack Vineyards |
| Sugar | 3 g/l |
| Alcohol | 12.50% |
| Wine Style | Sparkling Wine |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 222 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | California |
| Sparkling Wine | Yes |
Black Jack Vineyard 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 the grapes to ripen slowly over a prolonged growing season, resulting in expressive, aromatic fruit.
