Sparkling Blanc de Blanc
Tasting notes
This Reserve Blanc de Blancs displays a perfect bead of refined bubbles and beautiful pale straw color. Exquisite aromas of pineapple and yellow apple are accented by toasted almond and biscuit notes from the extended aging on the lees. The finish is classic and elegant, with hints of lemon citrus.
Rava sparkling wines are crafted using time-honored méthode champenoise techniques. The cuvée, or base wine for this sparkler consists of 100% Chardonnay grapes, which were barrel fermented in a combination of neutral French and American oak barrels, then aged en tirage for 14 months before bottling.
Serve with aged Gouda or other hard cheeses, and as a counterpoint to soft triple creams. Also pairs nicely with puffed pastry, crab legs, grilled scallops, or fettucine alfredo.
| Vintage | NV |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Chardonnay |
| Appellation | Monterey County |
| Vineyard | Black Jack Vineyards |
| Sugar | 6 g/l |
| PH | 3.29 |
| 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.
