SEPPI Craft Sparkling Wine is the debut project from vintner Kelsey Phelps, granddaughter of Napa Valley wine pioneer Joseph Phelps. Her debut SEPPI 2017 Blanc de Blancs was produced in the traditional Champagne method. A base wine of 100% Chardonnay was fermented in 30% neutral French oak, 70% stainless steel before tirage bottling in April 2018. The nose is warm and inviting, wrapping you up in layers of pear, lemon peel, and toasted brioche. The wine greets you with vibrant yellow fruits, fresh lemon, and intense minerality. The 2017 SEPPI manages to be bright yet creamy at the same time. A wave of acidity keeps the wine extraordinarily fresh and lively with a beautiful lingering finish.
SEPPI, Northern California (California) 2017
By Miranda Franco