COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
West Wines
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The West Seafoam Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is a 2016 vintage sparkling wine from West Wines, located in the North Coast region of California. Produced solely from Chardonnay grapes, it adheres to the Blanc de Blancs classification. West Wines, a family-owned estate founded in 1998 in Sonoma County, emphasizes traditional winemaking techniques to showcase their estate-grown fruit. The wine benefits from a three-year aging process, contributing to its development.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€42
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes.
Fact 02
Aged for three years before release.
Fact 03
Produced in the Extra Brut style, indicating very low residual sugar.
Fact 04
Family-owned winery established in 1998.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The West Seafoam Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is produced using the traditional method, involving a secondary fermentation within the bottle. This process is followed by an aging period of three years, which contributes to the wine's flavor development and texture. The grapes are sourced from estate vineyards managed with sustainable farming practices. The winery's approach is guided by traditional French winemaking principles.
