Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut is a non-vintage California sparkling wine from Gloria Ferrer, the first sparkling winery in Carneros, bottled at 12.5% ABV.
It is dominated by Pinot Noir, a stylistic decision that brings the complex aromatics and palate this red-skinned grape gives to brut cuvées.
The viticultural diversity of Gloria Ferrer's vineyards allows it to consistently craft sparkling wines with complexity and clear fruit expression.
Delicate pear and floral notes are backed by toasty almond, while the palate shows lively citrus, toast and apple with persistent effervescence and a creamy mid-palate.
Made by the traditional method, it is a versatile, food-friendly sparkler for any celebration.
Traditional-method sparkling wine is made the same way as Champagne: a still base wine is bottled with a little yeast and sugar, and the second fermentation in the bottle creates fine, persistent bubbles. Time resting on the spent yeast, the lees, adds the toasty, brioche-like notes that set these wines apart from tank-fermented styles.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Pear, flowers and toasted almond.
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Palate: Lively citrus, toast and apple, creamy.
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Finish: Crisp and persistent.
Specifications
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Producer: Gloria Ferrer, Carneros, Sonoma
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Style: Brut sparkling wine, non-vintage, méthode traditionnelle
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Grapes: Pinot Noir-dominant with Chardonnay
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ABV: 12.5%
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Origin: Sonoma, California
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut is a superb aperitif and a natural with food: pair it with oysters, sushi, fried chicken, popcorn, smoked salmon and creamy cheeses. Use it in a French 75, a mimosa or a classic Champagne Cocktail with a sugar cube and bitters. Serve it well chilled in a flute or white-wine glass, and once opened reseal it with a sparkling-wine stopper and keep it in the fridge for a day or two. For a gathering, chill the bottle and set out glasses, ice and garnishes so guests can serve themselves. A bottle also makes a thoughtful host gift for a dinner party or the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grapes are in it?
It is Pinot Noir-dominant, with Chardonnay.
Is it vintage-dated?
No, it is a non-vintage brut.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 12.5% ABV.
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