Ricci Vineyard Sparkling St. Laurent 2021

Private: Cruse Wine Company Vintage 2021 Bottle Sizes 750ml Country United States Region California Appellation Carneros Wine Type Pétillant Naturel - Sparkling Varietals St. Laurent Vineyard This Austrian variety has been grown by Dale Ricci, a longtime family friend, for about 25 years. Ricci vineyards is 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. Soil Clay loam Vinification The fruit was hand harvested and gently pressed using a slow, sparkling press cycle. After racking to a small stainless steel tank, it was allowed to ferment spontaneously then bottled while still slightly sweet. The wine was then riddled and disgorged following a 5 month tirage storage. It is a blanc de noirs and bottled without additions of any kind. Production 289 cases Notes "2020 was an excellent vintage for this wine. It is creamy and fruity on the nose, with more color than in previous years, that adds to the breadth and interest of the wine. There are plenty of ripe peach and banana cream tart notes on the nose with a soft mousse, and a creamy, easy drinking, very slightly off dry finish." - Michael Cruse Back to Current Releases