A bold, very dry, fruit-driven bubbly that’s long on lively citrus, a hint of cherry, nice complementary toast, great acidity and a very long finish. Norm Yost “preconditions” the base wine in neutral barrels as opposed to long term bottle aging after the second fermentation, and the effect is a creamy midpalate and a slight autolysis that adds depth and interest to the pear and apple flavors. I just tasted the 2015 as well, and I would score it the same though it comes off a bit drier. Contains 85% Pinot Noir from Rio Vista Vineyard, and 15% Chardonnay from Sierra Madre Vineyard.
Goat Bubbles, Santa Barbara County (California) 2014
By Rich Cook