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Domaine Carneros Brut Vintgage Cuvee 2017

Wine Description
The Vintage Brut Cuvee is the signature wine of Domaine Carneros. It encompasses the widest range of estate clones and vineyard blocks of the winery's collection. The tapestry of flavors that result, married with the inherent finesse of the cool Carneros fruit, create wines of depth and complexity that are enhanced by a minimum of three years of bottle age sur lie in the cellar before release.

Harvest Note
2017 growing season saw tremendous drought-ending rainfall the extended from October through April. While December was quite cold, January and February were mild, leading to an early bud break (starting on March 15th). Flowering was also early, getting underway the first week in May, pointing us to an early harvest. The summer brought several heat spikes in June and July. August, however, was glorious with a beautiful cycle of cool marine air in the mornings to help modulate the temperature. The overall quality of the vintage is superb.

Tasting Notes
Aromas of green apple, honeydew melon, pear, and lemon zest with a hint of toasted bread. On the palate, this wine displays notes of macadamia nut, baked apple, and shortbread that complements the notes from the nose.

Technical Data
Grapes: 53% Pinot Noir, 44% Chardonnay, and 3% Pinot Gris
Appellation: Carneros
pH: 3.1
Acidity: 0.75g/100ml
Alcohol: 12%
Dosage: 0.9%

Points of Distinction
Made primarily from estate-grown, green-certified Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Yields a toasty aroma and fine, pinpoint bubbles. With proper cellaring, this wine will develop further for decades.
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Domaine Carneros 2017 Brut Sparkling (Carneros)
Rating: 93
Designation: Brut
Variety: Sparkling Blend
Appellation: Carneros, Napa-Sonoma, California, US
Winery: Domaine Carneros
Alcohol: 12%
Size: 750 ml
Category: Sparkling
Date Published: 7/1/2021
Reviewed by: Virginie Boone
Blending 53% Pinot Noir, 44% Chardonnay and 3% Pinot Gris into a cohesive whole, this sparkler is aged nearly four years. Effusively fruity and balanced in acidity, it offers rich, rounded notes of pear, green apple and melon that contrast against a bite of cookie.

DOMAINE CARNEROS Brut Carneros 2017
Score: 92
Region: California / Carneros
Color: White
Type: Sparkling
Issue: Jun 30, 2021
Sleek and steely, with precise lemon, fresh ginger, blanched almond and strawberry flavors that build richness on a long finish. Drink now. — TF

DOMAINE CARNEROS CARNEROS BRUT 2017
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Country: United States
Region: California
Vintage: 2017
Score: 91
Enticing aromas of grilled peaches, raspberries, honey, praline and toasted almonds. It’s full-bodied and rounded with honeyed, creamy layers. Soft bubbles. Fresh and mellow finish. 53% Pinot Noir, 44% Chardonnay and 3% Pinot Gris. 9g/l dosage. Vegan. Drink now.