This come sin attractive packaging.  It carries a California designation for this release.  There does not appear to be a vintage designation either.  It is the current release.  It is quite good and an excellent value for $20.  Made from 100% Chardonnay (which is what Blanc de Blanc designates).  Light golden in color with some green hues.  A nice head with lots of smaller bubbles.  The nose is elegant with lanolin, limes and a mineral base.  On the palate, this starts with a nice tartness; mostly lemons.  The mid-palate goes more of a lemon hard candy route which intensifies on the back end.  Plenty of minerality as well.  The finish is very persistent.  It has a nice backbone of acidity which will make it very food friendly.  It should go well with almost any food but fired or salty foods are a natural match.  This should probably be enjoyed over the next few years, but should go five if well stored.  After tasting, the rest was served at our www.Intowine.com xmas tasting and was quite popular.  

Grade: 
Score: 
90
Current Price: 
$20.00USD