Sparkling Blanc de Noir
Tasting notes
This Blanc de Noir displays a fine stream of bubbles and a faint touch of color from the Pinot Noir grape skins. Crisp, clean aromas of golden raspberry and ripe pear mingle with inviting yeasty notes from aging on the lees. The palate is full-bodied and fruity, with soft notes of cherry cola. The nicely balanced texture has a remarkably creamy, long finish.
Rava sparkling wines are crafted using time-honored méthode champenoise techniques. The cuvée, or base wine for this sparkler consists of 100% Pinot Noir grapes, which were gently pressed to not extract color, then fermented in a large oak tank. The cuvée, along with a mixture of sugar, yeast and nutrients, was bottled after extended aging en tirage.
Blanc de Noirs is particularly well-suited to serve with a variety of foods: soft and nutty cheeses, macadamia nut-crusted halibut, and pork tenderloin with fresh rosemary, thyme, and lemon.
| Vintage | NV |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Monterey County |
| Vineyard | Black Jack Vineyards |
| Sugar | 6 g/l |
| PH | 3.25 |
| Alcohol | 12.50% |
| Wine Style | Sparkling Wine |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 451 |
| 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.
