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1996 Acacia Brut
Vineyard: Acacia Vineyard
Price: $39.99
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Varietal: Chardonnay Blend
Style: White - Sparkling
Region: United States > California > Carneros
Other Vintages: 1995 1993
Drink By: 1998
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
As usual, we have used methods so traditional as to be antique. The base wine is barrel fermented and aged. The primary and subsequent bottle fermentations are done very slowly. The wine is bottle-aged for five years before disgorging and receives a small dosage of sweetened wine to flesh out the texture.The sparkling wine we produce is in strong opposition to this trend for a lighter champagne. Our style is full and toasty, meant to be drunk with food. Pleasant enough by itself, but it's mu...
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