It never ceases to amaze me that I still run across “wine people” who are still unaware of what’s happening in Anderson Valley, a small area along CA 128 about 30 minutes west of Ukiah. This place is prime for sparkling wines (in addition to Pinot Noir and Alsatian varieties). Even the presence of some fairly heavy hitters hasn’t spoiled the area — it hearkens back to when I first started going on tasting excursions back in the mid 1980s. This bottle is just another fine example of the quality possible, brimming with nectarine, ripe strawberry, lemon and blood orange, and hints of nut and dough. This is classy stuff!
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) 2019
By Rich Cook