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1998 Brut
Release Date: 5/25/02 Retail Price $: 18.00 Availability: 256 cases Production Notes Oregon's cool climate is well suited to the grapes used to produce sparkling wine. Pinot noir and Chardonnay grapes ripen slowly without losing their natural acidity. The wines produced have a balance of flavors and a richness that is enhanced by estended lees aging. The methode champenoise is a technique developed by French monks and refined by the great French Champagne houses. The sparkle or mousse is created by a second fermentation in this bottle. The wine is then aged for three years to develop flavors and aromas typical vintage sparkling wine before being disgorged. The 1998 Brut is made with 60% Pinot noir and 40% Chardonnay grapes. The dosage is 0.7% sugar. Disgorged: May and June 2002 The 1998 Brut complements richly flavored foods-smoked salmon, oysters, sushi-and may be aged up to a decade. |
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Tasting Notes
Pale straw in color. The wine has aromas of ripe apples, toasted nuts, and a hint of pear. Flavors of toast, apple tart crust, and roasted hazelnuts add depth to the lovely ripe apple and delicate berry fruit components. Creamy with very fine mousse. Very clean in the finish. The best since 1990.