Carboniste "Whale" Sparkling Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California 2023

FROM CARBONISTE:

THE WINE: Meet the WHALE V23, CARBONISTE’s bold, rich, and unapologetically Californian Sparkling Chardonnay. This wine shows off the generosity of California fruit - barrel-aged, malolactic complete, and then bottle fermented for bubbles that sing. Aromas of Gravenstein apple, pear, and bright yuzu citrus set the stage, while the palate is lush and mouthfilling, with zesty lemon curd and creamy mousse.

THE PRODUCER: After meeting at UC Davis, Dan and Jacqueline Person worked around the world, then around California. These experiences informed their perspectives on winemaking. Dan worked for Schramsberg Vineyards for 3 years, making traditional sparkling wines from California grapes. Based on that experience, Dan decided there was a need for a new interpretation of California sparkling wine. Jacqueline was concurrently making still wines from a variety of terroirs across the Golden State, terroirs that have inspired the vineyard selections for CARBONISTE.