Laetitia’s sparkling winemaker Dave Hickey is one of California’s hidden treasures. He quietly turns out seven different bottlings of fizz each year, but none of it makes it far past the tasting room save the non-vintage Brut Cuvée. It’s all top quality stuff, with this Brut de Blanc showcasing apple, stony mineral and citrus zest aromas and flavors, crisp acidity and a bit of roundness thanks to some Pinot Blanc in the mix. This is the one wine club I still belong to.
Laetitia, Arroyo Grande Valley (Central Coast, California) 2013
By Rich Cook