Piper Sonoma - Blanc de Blancs NV
- Producer Piper Sonoma
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Blend
75% Chardonnay
25% Pinot Blanc - Country USA
- Region California
- UPC 877397005297
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Item# 72369-NV
Wine Enthusiast
92pt
Description
The Piper Sonoma house style is focused on precision and attention to detail. Each wine displays a balance between fruit expression, complexity and texture, to create wines that are immediately approachable and can further develop with bottle aging.
Tasting notes
Pale straw color in color with tiny bubbles and aromas of green apple, citrus and
white flowers. The palate is crisp and dry with a long mouthwatering finish. ABV 12.5%, RS 6.0g/L
Vinification
Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc fruit is handpicked and brought directly to the winery. Each parcel is pressed and fermented separately, creating an extensive selection of base wines to choose from. Winemaker Keith Hock then tastes each component and selects those base wines that show potential to produce exceptional wine. The cuvée is placed en tirage for secondary fermentation in the bottle prior to disgorgement. Finally, a small percentage of older reserve wine is included in the liqueur d'expedition adding further complexity and texture.
Estate
Piper Sonoma was founded in 1980 by the Marquis d’Aulan family, direct descendants of the Piper family form the Champagne region of France. Recognizing Sonoma as a great growing region for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and believing in its terroir, the family’s vision was to produce world-class sparkling wines in the New World, using old-world winemaking techniques. Nearly forty years later, the Piper Sonoma winemaking team continues to realize that vision and hand crafts premium sparkling wines under the guidance of long-time winemaker Keith Hock.
