Equinox 2001 Brut Reserve Sparkling (Santa Cruz Mountains)

Country: US / Brut Reserve
Variety: Sparkling Blend California
Winery: Equinox / Santa Cruz Mountains

Nine years in tirage gives this 75% Chardonnay/25% Pinot Noir sparkler a deeply golden hue as well as aged aromas of hazelnut, caramelized apple and fermenting stone fruit. Apple juice dominates the oxidized flavor profile, with heavy duty yeast and lemon pith along for the curious, intriguing ride.