Sparkling Pinot Meunier
Tasting notes
This sparkling has the acidity to pair with rich and creamy dishes like classic lobster with melted butter or chicken alfredo. The smoky undertones also pair with ham or mushroom risotto.
Pinot Meunier is similar to its Pinot Noir sibling, but with higher acidity, more stone-fruit citrus than red-fruit flavor, and has a smoky-spice undertone. One of the three traditional Champagne grapes, it’s often blended for the supple texture and softness. A special oak-aged brandy was added at the end, creating a rich layer.
This sparkling has the acidity to pair with rich and creamy dishes like classic lobster with melted butter or chicken alfredo. The smoky undertones also pair with ham or mushroom risotto.
| Varietal | Meunier |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Appellation | El Pomar District |
| Vineyard | Home Ranch Vineyard |
| Sugar | 4 g/L + Brandy |
| Acid | 9 g/L |
| PH | 3.18 |
| Alcohol | 12.50% |
| Wine Style | Sparkling Wine |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 56 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | California |
| Sparkling Wine | Yes |
Located across Rava Winery on the Home Ranch, these vines are situated within the El Pomar District of Paso Robles AVA. The vineyard features warm daytime temperatures, followed by cool marine breezes late in the day that flow through the Templeton Gap. These vines are certified French clones.
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.
