2017 Blanc de Noirs

Salad next to a bottle of Long Meadow Ranch sparkling wine

ANDERSON VALLEY ESTATE

“The hue is pale green with mid gold accent. The aromas are intense in the nose with candied lemon, jasmine and orchard fruit. The fine and filigreed mousse is energizing yet gentle in the mouth. Our Blanc de Noirs evolve around a fine balance of citrus, apricot and a laser focused core of acid. The wine is so precise from the middle to the end palate with vanilla dusted sweetness. Extremely long, it is ready to reward but should cellar beautifully for the next 15 to 20 years.” – Stéphane Vivier

91 Points, Wine Advocate

“The 2016 Blanc de Noirs was made in the style of an Extra Brut and disgorged in January of 2020. The nose opens with deep aromas of pie crust and crushed apples with very pretty top notes of elderflower and petrichor. The palate is medium-bodied and dry with savory flavor layers and lively mousse, and it finishes long and perfumed with tangy uplift.” – Erin Brooks

90 Points, Wine Enthusiast

This sparkling shows great layering and integration of aromas and flavors, with primary fruits and florals delicately interwoven with those from secondary fermentation. Enjoy notes of green and yellow apple, Bartlett pear, just-ripe white nectarine, orange blossom, cream, and bread dough. – S.B.

GROWING SEASON

The year started wet and rainy, with record breaking rain from November through April. With a mild early Spring and a bud break in March, the vines grew quickly through mild summer temperatures. August brought colder weather and foggy conditions, leading to slow ripening. The beginning of September had a slight spike in temperatures, resulting in a quick harvest

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