Cost: $50 US
Grape: 58% Chardonnay, 28% Pinot Noir, 14% Pinot Meunier
Category: Sparkling Wine
Location: Jacques Scott, Cayman Islands
Country: England
Region:Sussex
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Ridgeview
Alcohol: 12 % Alcohol/Vol.

A delightful creamy Champagne style from England

Positives: A light golden colour with a fine mousse that features brioche, toasted buttered bread, peach, lemon, kiwi, green & golden apples, honey and macadamia nut cookie

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: Beringer Bros. Chardonnay is picked at the peak of flavour development from top sites across California and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with 25% malolactic fermentation. 20% of the wine is aged for 60 days in second-pass charred American Oak barriques, which previously held Bourbon.

Ageability: Drink now or over the next 10-15 of years on its own or pair it with .

My Opinion: Highly Recommended

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Tasted: July 25, 2019