So – a winery in Texas that makes wine from both Texas fruit and Paso Robles fruit (and does so very well) and sources fruit from Clarksburg to produce a tasty sparkling wine? Well, it’s true on all counts, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. The evidence is in this fine bottle, where a creamy mousse offsets racy acidity so that there’s no scour – just pleasant apple, pear and lemon that are elevated by moderate yeasty character. It’s delicious, and it’s priced right for its quality level.
Heath Vineyards, Clarksburg (California) 2019
By Rich Cook