Cost: $32.95 (Clearance Price: $27.25)
Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier
Category: Sparkling Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: United States of America
Region: California
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Banshee
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Traditional Champagne grapes used in Méthode Champenoise style gives elegance, balance & lighter style than Champagne. Score: 94/100.

Tasting Note: Straw in colour with good acidity, fine mousse, low to medium intensity nose, & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Light brioche, lemon, peach, pear, green apples, dill, ginger, roasted almonds, oak spice & honeysuckle on the nose.

Negatives: None

Winemaker’s Note: Two months in neutral French oak barrels with no malolactic fermentation. Secondary fermentation occurred in bottle. Aged on the lees for 24 months then disgorged.

Pairings: Drink this now or in 4 – 6 years on its own or pair it with Farralon Salad

My Opinion: Highly Recommended

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Tasted: October 1, 2023

LCBO: 31536