{"product_id":"scharffenberger-brut-excellence-750ml","title":"Scharffenberger Brut Excellence NV (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e91 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Enthusiast December 1, 2020 Jim Gordon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“A well-rounded, supple texture surrounds attractive toast and nut flavors in this suave and mouthfilling wine. Notes of biscuit, peach and toasted bread give it a nice sense of maturity and complexity.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScharffenberger has been pioneering super premium Mendocino California sparkling wine since 1981, with grapes sourced from Scharffenberger's own 120 acres of vineyards, as well as select vineyards belonging to trusted growers in Mendocino County. Grapes grown in Mendocino County—an unmatched appellation for sparkling wine—benefit from the cool coastal influences of the Pacific Ocean. This type of vineyard selection allows us to produce our trademark cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScharffenberger grapes also enjoy the deep soils and sunshine provided by the protected Anderson Valley. The winery stays true to its original winemaking philosophy, to create stellar quality, delicious sparkling wines that reflect the diversity of the premier Mendocino County viticultural appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScharffenberger Brut Excellence is made by the méthode traditionelle process, whereby the wines are individually bottle-fermented before being riddled and disgorged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine is approximately 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. The full malolactic style adds a vanilla cream character producing a round and full-bodied wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTECH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppellation: Mendocino County\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVarietals: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Alcohol: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH: 3.12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResidual Sugar: 10 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAging: Minimum of 2 years en tirage and 6 months under cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCases Produced: 20,000\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter approximately two years on the lees, there are notes of freshly baked bread and pastry that enhances the more fruit forward style of the wine. Finally, after several months on the cork, the wine develops caramel and hazel complexors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scharffenberger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975859048672,"sku":"107582","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/scharffenberger-brut-rose-excellence-scharffenberger-brut-rose-excellence_079314f0-37ec-4081-9b65-8f556fb5e2b3.jpg?v=1663888756","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/scharffenberger-brut-excellence-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}