J Vineyards "California Cuvée" California Brut Sparkling Wine
SKU #1377886
91 points
James Suckling
A flavorful sparkling with dried raspberry, baked apple, mango and toasted brioche on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with rich layers of fresh and dried fruit. Crisp with fine bubbles. Fresh, saline finish.
(6/2021)
90 points
Wine Enthusiast
Flavorful and polished, this supple wine blends subtle apple and pear notes with buttery, creamy accents. It is rich in character and softly framed by fine bubbles and elegant acidity, with a hint of sweetness on the finish. (JG)
(4/2019)
Wine & Spirits
Rich and soft, this is a creamy sparkler with pale pear-like gentleness. The honeyed notes and scents of jasmine end soft, lush and clean.
(8/2021)
K&L Notes
J Vineyards has been crafting wine since 1986. This is the first release of the "California Cuvée," made from grapes grown in cool-climate locations throughout California, including the Russian River Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands, and Mendocino County. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Winemaker's notes: "The inaugural release of our vibrant and approachable California Cuvée opens with a pop of tart pineapple and orange blossom on the wonderfully aromatic nose. The palate is lively and rich with layered notes of Asian pear and honeysuckle, overlaying hints of fresh mandarin peel and marzipan before a zesty, focused finish."