Reviews & Ratings

NV Piper Sonoma Champagne & Sparkling Wine "Brut" (11/24)

Winery: Piper Sonoma

Vintage: NV

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Brut" (11/24)

Wine Category: Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Grape blend: 70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Blanc & 7% Aged Reserve Blend

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma County

State or country: CA

Price: $23

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 90.2 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90.5)

Review date: November 13, 2024

Wine Review: This bright sparkler from Sonoma County is a blend of mostly Chardonnay with some Pinot Noir. It is golden colored with a slight pink tinge and just a few small bubbles in the glass. The bouquet is a delicate blend of brioche, apple skin, bartlett pear, and lime. The mouthfeel is frothy, quite lively, and slightly creamy. It's balanced, medium-minus bodied, medium-plus acidity, dry, fresh, and clean on the palate. There are flavors of green apple, dried apricot, and toasted brioche with notes of lemon-lime and minerality. The finish is refreshing as the minerality hangs around for quite a bit. Serve chilled with lump crab cakes. – Mark

Winemaker Notes: Primarily composed of Chardonnay, with some Pinot Noir, our Brut is dry and fresh, with a long, elegant finish, possessing crisp citrus flavors with hints of green apple, mandarin orange and brioche. Delicious on its own or the perfect foundation for memorable mimosas and other classic cocktails such as our signature Sonoma 75. This sparkling wine pairs perfectly with crab cakes, sautéed shrimp, or sushi.

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