Steve Rogstad and the gang at Cuvaison strike again with this crisp and elegant sparkler. The focus here is on the tension between lively fruit flavors and yeasty character, the bready notes setting off the ruby grapefruit, strawberry and raspberry aromas and flavors. It finishes with a zesty flourish and lingering, integrated flavors that add a little pop of ginger with the cleansing fizz. No austerity here – just pure enjoyment.
Cuvaison, Los Carneros, Napa Valley (California) 2017
By Rich Cook