• Practicing Organic
• 100% Pinot Noir
• Mae Estate Vineyard
• 100% Mt. Eden clones from Block 2B at the estate
• Planted in 2016
• Elder series and Tierra complex sandy loam soils
• Hand-harvested
• Traditional Method Sparkling
• Three press-cuts individually tank-fermented
• Raised in stainless steel as well as 500L and 228L barrel
• Partial ML
• Bottled in May 2021
• two years en tirage, disgorged in June 2023
• 2 grams dosage
• 500 bottles produced
• 12% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Rita Hills
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-TYL-70-20 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-09-21
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2024-10-10
"After being aged in 500- and 228-liter barrels with complete malolactic fermentation, the 2020 Mae Estate Sparkling Blanc de Noir Extra Brut was disgorged in the summer of 2023 and received a dosage of two grams per liter. Beautifully pure, composed aromas of white cherries, macadamia nuts and white chocolate lead to a graceful, succulent palate with an impressively refined, silky mousse. The finish is crunchy and lively, showing great chalky persistence—an uncommonly complete, focused and precise iteration of domestic sparkling wine."