Here's an episode of Champagne come to play in Michigan. I sampled this at the winery this past Friday and I must say it was one of the best sparklers I've had from Michigan.
On the nose, this one has toasted oats and nuts, a flavor profile created from letting the wine sit on dead yeast cells in the bottle for two years. It sounds disgusting, but aging en tirage, as it's called, creates a much richer tasting wine. The fruits were mellow baked apple and pear and a hint of lemon pound cake. The palate has a medium body with crisp acidity courtesy of the Chardonnay, orchard fruit and nutty notes. It's delectable.
Pair this with just about anything. The beauty of a sparkler is it's versatility. Sit back and enjoy this one with friends, perhaps those who don't always get to partake in the perks of the Land of the Hand.
On the nose, this one has toasted oats and nuts, a flavor profile created from letting the wine sit on dead yeast cells in the bottle for two years. It sounds disgusting, but aging en tirage, as it's called, creates a much richer tasting wine. The fruits were mellow baked apple and pear and a hint of lemon pound cake. The palate has a medium body with crisp acidity courtesy of the Chardonnay, orchard fruit and nutty notes. It's delectable.
Pair this with just about anything. The beauty of a sparkler is it's versatility. Sit back and enjoy this one with friends, perhaps those who don't always get to partake in the perks of the Land of the Hand.
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