Quartet Anderson Valley Brut

Wine information: Roederer Estate Quartet builds on over 200 years of winemaking tradition established by Champagne Louis Roederer in France. The Californian sparkling wine produced by Roederer in the Anderson Valley, Quartet, has established a reputation as one of California’s premier sparklers. The estate was established in 1981 by Jean-Claude Rouzaud, who recognised the Anderson Valley as ideal for the production of top quality sparkling wine. The first wines were released in 1988. The Anderson Valley is 200 kilometres north of San Francisco and just a few miles inland from the rugged Mendocino coast thus enjoying a similar cool climate to Champagne. There are four distinct vineyards on the estate - hence the name Quartet - from which all the grapes are sourced. The grapes are the same as used in Champagne – Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The estate covers 230 hectares in total. 100% estate grown, the blend comprises approximatley 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir – the opposite proportions from those used in Roederer’s Brut Premier. Only the cuvée (first pressing of 545 litres/ton) is used, gently pressed from the pulp with minimal skin contact. Fermenting at 18°C in high-grade stainless steel tanks, with no malolactic fermentation, ensures the wines age well and retain the fresh style that is one of the characteristics of Roederer wines, even after a minimum of two years on its lees.

Tasting Notes: Quartet Anderson Valley Brut is crisp and elegant with complex pear, spice and hazelnut flavours. It is fresh and lightly fruity with great finesse and depth of flavour.

Food & drink match: Matches well with egg dishes (think brunch), sushi, spicy Asian food, fish and white meats with creamy sauces.

Reviews: "Fragrant fruit ripeness lends this wine penetrating flavors of raspberry essence, tart pear and green apple, a fine mesh of pinot noir and chardonnay. The texture is smooth, the bubbles bringing a touch of yeastiness and almond flavor to balance the freshness of the fruit." 92 Points, Wine and Spirits Magazine (US). "This estate-grown blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir gains added richness from oak-aged reserve wines. The reserves broaden the texture, contributing almond tones to the clean, fresh apple and pear flavors. A festive aperitif, this delivers far beyond its price." Wine & Spirits Joshua Greene - December 2011 Rating: 91 Points

 
     

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