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2021 Sparkling Pinot Meunier

Mumm Napa | Napa

Although Pinot Meunier is one of three major varietals used in crafting super-premium sparkling wines, it is typically part of an overall blend. While a great complement to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this varietal is delightfully expressive on its own.

$52.00

$41.60 CLUB

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Blend

97% Pinot Meunier

3% Pinot Noir

Style

Brut

Tasting Notes

Raspberry, peach, orange

About This Wine

Pinot Meunier is one of the three celebrated grapes of Champagne, but it is not planted widely in Napa Valley. We have a couple blocks planted at Devaux Ranch, and work with a small group of growers to source as much of this unique grape as we can find. Meunier means miller in French, and if you ever visit a Pinot Meunier vineyard, you will note the white fuzz on the leaves. It looks as if the miller came and dusted the vines with flour. Meunier is unique for maturing a little faster than Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, both on the vine and in the bottle. It is one of the first varieties we pick each year, and doesn’t require quite as much time on the yeast in order to develop its full potential. Each year, we bottle a small blend that allows this special grape to show its true personality. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Profile

Aromas of peach, strawberry, red apple, and juicy orange open into pleasant, yeasty bread characters. On the palate, a frothy attack leads into a fruity mid-palate with notes of raspberry, peach and orange and a structured, biscuity finish.

Occasions & Pairings

This wine would pair nicely with a comforting risotto. Shrimp risotto would work well, but if seafood isn’t your thing, butternut squash risotto would also be a nice complement to the wine.