Refreshingly crisp, tasty and not too sweet, we review the Piper Sonoma Blanc de Blancs.
75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Blanc from Sonoma County, California. This sparkling wine is produced using the traditional method like Champagne where the secondary fermentation that creates the bubbles happens in the bottle.
A small amount of older reserve wine is also added in to enhance the complexity. The wine has 6.0 g/L of residual sugar.
Sample submitted for review. The Piper Sonoma Blanc de Blancs has an SRP of $23 and is available for as low as $17.
From the winery:
Piper Sonoma Blanc de Blancs
Tasting notes: Piper Sonoma Blanc de Blancs is a beautiful pale straw color in the glass with tiny bubbles. You are greeted with aromas of green apple, citrus and white flowers. The palate is crisp and dry with a long mouthwatering finish.
Vineyard Notes: With nearly forty years of experience in Sonoma County, the winemaking team source from more than 20 growers, some of whom, like the Greene, Young and Ledbetter families, have been supplying grapes for more than three decades. Many growers have adopted voluntary no-till farming practices, with a strict adherence to hillside ordinances. Sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management techniques have been integrated and organic or naturally derived fertilizers are utilized, while composted grape material is used as fertilizer to increase water efficiency and help build soil structure.
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Winemaker Notes: Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc fruit is hand picked and brought directly to the winery. Each parcel is pressed and fermented separately, creating an extensive selection of base wines to choose from. Our winemaker then tastes each component and selects those base wines that show potential to produce exceptional wine. The cuvée is placed en tirage for secondary fermentation in the bottle prior to disgorgement. Finally, a small percentage of older reserve wine is included in the liqueur d’expedition adding further complexity and texture.
BLEND: 75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Blanc
Appellation: Sonoma County
Production Method: Méthode Traditionnelle
Residual Sugar: 6.0 g/L12.5 % Alcohol
The Piper Sonoma Blanc de Blancs opens with a pleasing aroma of green apple, lemon and other citrus, some floral notes and just a hint of tropical fruit. It’s an inviting start.
Taking a sip reveals a crisp, tasty wine that is not too sweet and quite refreshing. It features similar flavors to the nose with juicy fruit in the mouth, plenty of acidity and lots of bubbles.
It ends crisp, dry and with good length on the satisfying finish. We also found it to be quite versatile as it is quite good on its own, with food or in a cocktail.
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Review Summary
Piper Sonoma Blanc de Blancs Review • Reverse Wine Snob
Refreshingly crisp, tasty and not too sweet, we review the Piper Sonoma Blanc de Blancs.
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Pros
- 91-93 Points, Highly Recommended
- Versatile, good on its own, with food or in a cocktail
Cons
- Might be hard to find
