J Vineyards, Cuvée 20 Brut (NV)

REGION: Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California

COUNTRY: United States

GRAPE(S): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (approx. 50%, 49%, 1%)

BODY: Light

ABV: 12.5%

TASTING NOTES: Lemon zest, honeysuckle and faintly yeasty aromas dominate the nose, with crisp apple and tart grapefruit underpinning the palate. Light toast, caramel and almond flavors round out the mid-palate. There's balanced acidity and fruit on the finish. An excellent display of depth and complexity.

WINEMAKING NOTES: A splashy Brut created to celebrate J's 20th anniversary, the J Cuvée 20 is an assemblage from the winery's best cool-climate vineyard sites in the Russian River Valley. Traditional method, 1.40% residual sugar. 

PAIRS WELL WITH: Seafood- grilled prawns, lobster roll, crab cakes, oysters, ceviche, smoked salmon, fried fish and chips, Asian shrimp dumplings with yuzu glaze.