Gloria Ferrer - Sonoma, California
Blanc de Noirs
Tasting Notes
Bright strawberry and black cherry aromas with subtle vanilla highlights. Creamy cherry, lemon and cola flavors combine with a lush palate, small, lively bubbles and a persistent finish.
Acclaim
90 POINTS and Editor's Choice!
Wine Enthusiast, Best of the Year Issue 2009
BEST VALUE SELECTION
94 POINTS
The Wine News, December/January 2007-08
91 POINTS
Wine News, December 2008/January 2009
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Awards
2009 Gold Medals
San Diego International Wine Competition – SWEEPSTAKES
Pacific Rim Wine Competition – BEST OF CLASS
Riverside International Wine Competition
Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
International Eastern Wine Competition
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition – CRITICS PLATINUM
California State Fair Competition – DOUBLE GOLD
2008 Gold Medals
Jerry Mead's New World International Wine Competition
Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Orange County Fair Wine Competition - BEST OF SHOW
Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Food Affinities
Outstanding with crab, Thai cuisine, roast pork, quail, foie gras or semi-sweet desserts. Seasoning affinities include star anise, plum sauce and tarragon. Look to triple aged gouda or hard aged cheeses with persimmons and hazelnuts for the cheese course.
Blend
92% Pinot Noir
8% Chardonnay
Analysis
pH: 3.13
Total acidity: 0.75 grams/100 ml
Alcohol: 12.2%
Dosage: 13 grams/Liter
En tirage: 18 months
