J Vineyards Cuvee 20 Brut

Our J Cuvee 20 Brut gracefully opens up with the crisp, clean allure of toasted almonds and Meyer lemon aromas. Upon entry, you notice a delicate tickle of fresh mousse on the nose and palate. Bright acidity adds to the liveliness, while flavors of lemon and lime zest lead to an Asian pear finish.

This versatile sparkler is the perfect wine to drink anytime, from enjoying a relaxing evening at home to celebrating life's memorable moments. I suggest serving it with classic Eggs Benedict or lemon-scented risotto with caramelized sunchokes. It's also great with Point Reyes Blue Cheese and air-popped popcorn sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

The Vineyards:

Our signature J Cuvee 20 non-vintage Brut proudly displays an exceptional and stylish assemblage that can only be created from the finest cool-climate vineyard sites in the Russian River Valley.

Winemaking:

The grapes for this cuvee (blend) were hand harvested into small quarter-ton bins and placed as whole clusters, without destemming, into our special Coquard presses for a gentle pressing cycle. Juice from each vineyard lot was fermented and kept separately until blending. The cuvee was assembled and cold-stabilized to remove excess tartrates and then bottled in the spring.

Aging:

After the secondary fermentation occurred in the bottle, the wine aged for an average of three more years in the cellar. The bottles were carefully riddled to remove the yeast sediment. Following disgorging, a dosage liqueur of reserve wine and pure cane sugar was added. An additional six months of aging on the cork before release ensured a perfect balance of flavors.