2022 Cruse Wine Co. Ricci Sparkling St. Laurent, Carneros, California
Regular price $39.00
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100% St. Laurent
This Austrian variety has been grown by Dale Ricci, a longtime family friend, for about 25 years. Ricci vineyards is located on the Sonoma half of Carneros and only a few miles from the San Pablo Bay. It's typical Carneros soil, Haire clay loam, with the cool fog and winds that define the region.
The grapes were destemmed and macerated for a few hours prior to being gently pressed in a sparkling press cycle. The wine fermented in stainless steel and bottled slightly sweet, to allow for the rest of the fermentation to continue in bottle. The wine was aged 12 months in bottle before being riddled and disgorged.
Bright and fruity nose reveals Linzer torte, gummy candies, and Japanese sodas. The palate is a blast of fresh fruit with loads of character. Fresh basil and cantaloupe are the primary elements, but it continues to evolve to a fresh, clean finish.