Vintage
1996
Appellation
Napa Carneros
Varietal Composition
74% Pinot Noir
26% Chardonnay
Barrel Aging
8 months
100% French Oak
Release Date
February 2005
Disgorged Date
12/04
Bottling Date
06/14/97
Harvest Date
09/16/96
Sugar at Harvest
19.8° Brix
pH 3.24
TA 7.4 g/L
Alcohol 12.0%
Case Production
56 cases
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SIMON
LEVI CELLARS SPARKLING WINE
ABOUT
THE WINE
We
dug deep to find this rare Sparkling Wine. Specially bottled
for us, this wine was barrel fermented and aged using old
world, traditional methods. The primary and subsequent bottle
fermentations were carried out very slowly. Bottle aged at
least 5 to 10 years before disgorging it receives only a small
dosage of sweet liqueur to flesh out the texture. The 1996
brut has inviting aromas of fresh baked bread with a nutty
crust. Delicate hints of white floral and nutmeg notes arise
from the plush mousse of fine bubbles.
FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS
Full
and toasty, this richly textured sparkling wine, while perfectly
graceful on its own, will develop more with a classic pairing
of oysters, foie gras, or caviar. Select trout almandine or
roasted sea bass or even sushi for the main selection and
finish off with butterscotch ice cream or red fruit tart.
Simon
Levi Cellars Syrah Tasting Notes
Simon
Levi Cellars Pinot Noir Tasting Notes
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