2019 Racines Grand Reserve Sparkling Chardonnay, Sta Rita Hills, USA Saar (Mosel) and the result is a

and the result is a powerful

Masataka valued the feature of this type of still and installed two sets of Coffey stills after he established Nikka Whisky

showcasing Catarratto’s apricot-and-peach lusciousness with an alluring smoky undercurrent

with just a suggestion of citrus sweetness

Aging: on the lees

2019 Racines Grand Reserve Sparkling Chardonnay, Sta Rita Hills, USA Saar (Mosel) and the result is aThe Racines Grand Reserve cuve is a sparkling Blanc de Blanc traditional method consisting of 100% Chardonnay. The 2018 vintage base also includes 15% Reserve wines from the 2017 harvest, and blends various terroirs from the Sta Rita Hills. This wine is sourced from Wenzlau Family Vineyard, Sanford & Benedict Vineyard and Bentrock Vineyard. The varying soil types of these three distinct sites lend to an elegant, expressive wine with great minerality