Chardonnay 2023 Carboniste Whale
Napa, CA
CARBONISTE is a dedicated producer of modern Californian sparkling wines from husband...
- Napa, CA
- CARBONISTE is a dedicated producer of modern Californian sparkling wines from husband and wife duo, Dan and Jacqueline Person. Dan spent three years at Schramsberg, staged at D.R.C in 2009, and spent a few years with Dan Petroski at Larkmead; Jacqueline was a longtime and invested consultant for Naked Wines. Together, they embarked on their passion for sparkling wine and produced three flagship items: Sparkling Albariño, Extra Brut Pinot Noir Rosé, and a Pét-Nat Pinot Grigio.
- Aromas & Flavors: It features ripe tropical fruit, citrus zest, and stone fruit aromas. One review described notes of "cooked lemon flavors" with "exuberant bubble". The aging process on the lees (dead yeast) in the bottle helps develop a creamy texture that enhances the natural fruitiness without imparting confectionary flavors.
- Winemaking: The wine is produced using the traditional method (secondary fermentation in the bottle). The base wines are barrel fermented in neutral oak before being blended and bottled. The wine is hand disgorged and finished with a crown cap to preserve freshness
