2012 Sea Smoke L.D. Sea Spray Blanc De Noirs Sparkling Wine

11.9% alc., pH 3.15, TA 0.90, $80. 100% Pinot Noir vinified by methodé champenoise. 9 months in Barrel and 24 months en tirage. A long, cool fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks followed by once-used and neutral French oak barrels. After 9 months of aging on the lees, the wine was bottle aged an additional 24 months en tirage before disgorging. The wine was finished with no dosage. · Lovely delicate pinkish orange color in the glass. The nose is searching and complex, offering scents of yeasty lees, salty ocean, peach pit, walnut oil, and subtle cherry and raspberry fruits. Tremendous vibrancy in the mouth with a lively bead, offering flavors of peach, orange water, dried cherry, cranberry and brioche. Thoroughly dry, with noticeable persistence of flavors on the soprano finish that delivers a tight grip of acidity. This wine calls out for foie gras. Score: 94. Reviewed March 12, 2016

Winery: Sea Smoke Cellars
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