J Vineyards Cuvee 20 Sparkling

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”Since 1986, J Vineyards & Winery has developed a reputation as one of the top sparkling and varietal wine producers in California. J has come to be known for its celebrated estate vineyards, contemporary winery and world-class hospitality. Winemaker Nicole Hitchcock showcases her expertise and the diversity of California winegrowing regions through a portfolio of high quality varietal and sparkling wines of distinction.Tasting Notes Our J Cuvee 20 Brut opens with nuanced aromas of toasted almond, followed by notes of Braeburn apple, dried cranberry and ginger snap. A delicate dance of bubbles leads to a soft palate with flavors of lemon meringue pie, as the wines creaminess is whisked away by a lively finish. Pair this versatile sparkler with Dungeness crab cake or lobster roll, fresh popped white cheddar popcorn or goat cheese rolled with herbes dprovence.Viticulture Notes Our signature J Cuvee 20 non-vintage Brutfirst created to celebrate our 20th anniversaryis a stylish assemblage from our best cool-climate vineyard sites.Winemaking Notes The grapes for this cuvee were hand-harvested into small quarter-ton bins and placed as whole clusters, without destemming, into our French Coquard press for a gentle, low-pressure pressing to minimize the breakdown of grape skins and seeds. Each vineyard lot was fermented and kept separate until blending. Ultimately, our cuvee was assembled and cold-stabilized to remove excess tartrates and then bottled in the spring.Aging As is customary for Methode Traditionelle sparkling wine production, the secondary fermentation occurred in the bottle. The wine was aged en tirage in our cool cellars for an average of 24 months, developing deeper complexity as the years went by. Bottles were carefully riddled to remove the yeast sediment prior to disgorgement. Following, the wine was aged for an additional six months on the cork before release. ” – J Vineyards & Winery