The 2019 Mail Road Mt. Carmel Vineyard 'The Sparkler' is a limited-production, traditional-method sparkling Chardonnay from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA in Santa Barbara County.
Wine Profile & Details
Producer: Mail Road Wines (Winemaker: Matt Dees)
Vineyard: Mt. Carmel Vineyard (own-rooted, 31-year-old Chardonnay vines)
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay (Mt. Carmel clone)
Alcohol: 12.0%
Aging: 36 months en tirage and 8 months in a neutral French oak barrel; bottled on March 19, 2020
Tasting Notes: Tight, crisp, and savory with a dry, invigorating profile, fine mousse, and persistent chalky elegance.
Food Pairings: Shellfish, crab, and lobster.
The 2019 Mail Road Mt. Carmel Vineyard 'The Sparkler' is a limited-production, traditional-method sparkling Chardonnay from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA in Santa Barbara County.
Wine Profile & Details
Producer: Mail Road Wines (Winemaker: Matt Dees)
Vineyard: Mt. Carmel Vineyard (own-rooted, 31-year-old Chardonnay vines)
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay (Mt. Carmel clone)
Alcohol: 12.0%
Aging: 36 months en tirage and 8 months in a neutral French oak barrel; bottled on March 19, 2020
Tasting Notes: Tight, crisp, and savory with a dry, invigorating profile, fine mousse, and persistent chalky elegance.
Food Pairings: Shellfish, crab, and lobster.