1999 Captain Clark Vintage Cuvée

This second vintage of our signature sparkling wine accounts for about half of our total production in this superb year. We sourced fruit from no less than nine vineyards in this harvest, seeking the variety and complexity that can be found in all areas of the Willamette Valley. Wisely, our winemaker uses a predominance of Pinot Noir in the blend and barrel ferments in small lots. This has again resulted in a wine that rivals the finest French Champagnes.

BLEND: Pinot Noir 70%, Chardonnay 30%

PRESSING: This wine is made from the first pressing, processed in individual lots

FERMENTATION: Each Cuvée lot is fermented in small, neutral oak barrels

AGING: After bottling, this Cuvée undergoes a minimum of 5 years on the yeast

DOSAGE: 8.5 gr/L, as fitting the vintage

Winemaker’s Notes: “Prominent Pinot Noir character. This wine possesses a pale golden color, a fine, continuous bubble stream and a persistent crown. Citrus and spice aromas yield to a fresh, invigorating, creamy palate. Defined, yet subtle fruit flavors with hints of some exotic fruit. Wonderful structure and balance. Crisp, elegant finish with good length.”

Serving Suggestions: A fine aperitif. The balance and acidity of this wine make it more than suitable to serve through meals with entrees such as delicate fish, crab, oysters or other shellfish. Also pairs with salty dishes like quiche or pate’. The strong Pinot Noir content also lends itself to matching with a variety of red meats.