Mumm Napa Brut Prestige is the signature sparkling wine of Mumm Napa in California's Napa Valley, bottled at 12.5% ABV.
It is made by the traditional method, with a second fermentation in bottle, from a blend led by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with small amounts of Pinot Gris and Pinot Meunier.
The fruit is drawn from vineyard sites across Napa Valley and blended for a consistent house style.
In the glass it shows apple, stone fruit and bright citrus, with vibrant cherry and plum, and richer notes of marzipan and toast, a creamy mousse and a lively finish.
It brings a French legacy grown in Napa to celebrations, brunches and toasts.
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: Apple, stone fruit and bright citrus.
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Palate: Cherry and plum with marzipan and toast.
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Finish: Creamy and lively.
Specifications
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Producer: Mumm Napa, Napa Valley, California
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Style: Non-vintage Brut sparkling wine, traditional method
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Grapes: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with Pinot Gris and Meunier
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ABV: 12.5%
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Origin: Napa Valley, California
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve Mumm Napa Brut Prestige well chilled, at around 8 to 10°C, in a tulip or white wine glass. Chill the bottle for a few hours in the refrigerator, or for about twenty minutes in an ice bucket filled with ice and water, and open it gently, holding the cork and turning the bottle, so the fine bubbles stay in the glass. It is a natural aperitif with salted nuts, potato chips and cheese, and pairs beautifully with oysters, sushi, fried chicken, crab cakes and roast poultry. It also makes a lovely base for mimosas, a French 75 or a Kir Royale. Once opened, a sparkling wine stopper will keep it lively in the refrigerator for a day or two.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it made?
By the traditional method, with a second fermentation in bottle.
What grapes are used?
Mainly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with Pinot Gris and Pinot Meunier.
Is it a vintage wine?
No. It is a non-vintage Brut.
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