Iron Horse Classic Brut Vintage (75cl, 13.5%)

A méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine from Green Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, produced by Iron Horse Vineyards. The 2019 vintage earned 94 points from both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, and was named number 55 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2023. The blend is typically 68 to 75% Pinot Noir with the balance Chardonnay, varying by vintage. Produced with secondary fermentation in bottle, the wine is aged an average of four years on the lees, with restraint in dosage keeping the style dry. The nose opens with rising dough and toasted baguette, then orange marmalade, baked apple, butter cookie and ginger spice. The palate brings ripe red apple, mandarin orange, hazelnut, crème brûlée, stone fruit and mineral notes. The finish is medium-long and textured, with vanilla, lemon verbena, marzipan, fresh ginger and subtle minerality.