Folktale Sparkling Brut 750ml

The blend began with 85% Chardonnay, which was an equal combination of fruit from Monterey and Mendocino counties. The fruit from Monterey gave us the same notes of lush tropical fruit and mineral that can be found in our Folktale Chardonnay. The Mendocino fruit gave us some bright citrus notes of lemon and some green apple. The Sauvignon Blanc was also grown in Mendocino, providing some bright acidity and grapefruit flavors. The Gewürztraminer from Monterey was the magic ingredient in the blend, lifting the wine to the next level with its beautiful floral aromas. We put the blend together in a stainless steel tank and add bubbles through the crémant method. This allows us to control the level of effervescence and achieve the desired texture of the wine. We targeted a softer, less aggressive style that was more like the texture of a prosseco or frizzante wine – perfect for a sunny day in Carmel Valley.