NV L. Mawby Talismon Brut, Leelanau Peninsula, USA (750ml)

WINEMAKER’S NOTES:

‘Strikingly aromantic, aromas of toast, moderately full bodied and deeply flavored.’
A blend of vignoles, pinot noir, pinot gris, and chardonnay grapes that are hand picked and carefully whole – cluster pressed. The juice is fermented in stainless steel and blended with reserve wines in a solera kept in oak, then fermented a second time in this bottle and aged en tirage before degorgement.

TASTING NOTES:

This is a gold-colored blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 15% Vignoles that employs 34% solera reserve to yield aromas of warm dough, salted peanut and crusty bread. This robust sparkling has tickling, fine bubbles, well-placed acidity and a firm structure. The palate is rich and ripe in flavors of pear and apple, backed by fresh ciabatta and a squeeze of lemon. The finish brings a toastier flavor to the mix that lingers long.

– Wine Searcher, 90 pts.