J Vineyards & Winery Vintage Brut Russian River Valley 1999

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Winery:

J Vineyards & Winery

Varietal:

Champagne Blend

Region:

USA > California > Sonoma County > Russian River Valley

Type:

Sparkling Wine

Color:

White

Drink Dates:

Drink Now

UPC:

 

User Tags:  crisp, fruit, microbiological, resinous, yeasty, oak, citrus, balance, layered, birthday 

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What to Expect

Champagne is usually, but not always, a blended wine that generally includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and occasionally Pinot Muenier. In the blend each component contributes certain characteristics: Chardonnay adds finesse and a bright elegance, Pinot Noir adds richness and depth of fruit while small additions of Pinot Muenier add earthy complexities.

Winemakers Notes

We are pleased to announce the re-release of our spectacular 1999 J Vintage Brut. This wine has been perfectly cellared, aged and now released for your enjoyment.Winemaker notes for this vintage sparkler: All grapes at J are hand-harvested into forty pound lugs and placed by hand whole cluster (no destemming) into our one-of-a-kind Coquard press for a gentle pressing cycle. Grape juice from the various vineyard lots is fermented and kept separate until blending decisions are made in mid-November. The cuvee (blend) was assembled in December of 1999, cold stabilized to remove excess tartrates read more...and then bottled over the spring of 2000. AgingAfter the secondary fermentation (in the bottle) the wines aged for a minimum of four years in our cool cellars. In 2004, we began riddling the wines (to remove the yeast sediment responsible for the aging character) and a dosage liqueur was prepared from a blend of wood-aged, reserve wines and pure cane sugar. After the wine was disgorged, it was aged for a least another six months before we released it from our cellars to ensure a perfect balance of flavors. Tasting NotesThe first aromas in the 1999 J Brut suggest a rich, complex and lively methode champenoise wine. Pear, sun-kissed citrus, baked apple, light vanilla and roasted almond aromas with a slight biscuit nuance greet the taster, all carried by the delicate effervescence. The palate is lush with flavors and refreshing in nature, ending with a light smoky flavor and a long citrus note. The acidity gives just enough liveliness to make the wine match with a variety of foods and makes one anticipate the next sip.    (hide)

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