This flight pits top wines from Schramsberg in Calistoga and Roederer Estate in Philo.
Roederer Estate Anderson Valley L”Ermitage Estate Brut 2000
This has been a personal favorite balancing the racy house style with the complexity given by time on the lees and oak-aged reserves. Still a great value for the amount and quality of flavor for [...]

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J Russian River Valley late disgorged brut 1997
Smelling of acacia flowers and a bit of bread with brie, the mouth is elegant with richness and a the taste of warm biscuits. P&B in Healdsburg 12.5% $79.99 at Bottle Barn J

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Domaine Chandon etoile Brut
This is true to type with the house style of forward fruit and a soft profile. The fruit source for this wine is 54% from Napa and 46% from Sonoma. After primary ferment this wine was put in the bottle for its secondary ferment in 2001 and aged for 5 years on [...]

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Much of our North American Sparkling features Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This flight features one of each, in the full expression of their color.
Iron Horse Sonoma County Green Valley Estate Bottled Blanc de Blancs 2001
This wine sports tart green apples and toasty notes. As in Champagne production, this is 100% Chardonnay. The wine is fermented [...]

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Two star producers show their wares from the Santa Rita Hills (I still find it hard to spell this appellation in the new fashion).
Foley Sta. Rita Hills Rancho Santa Rosa Pommard Clone Pinot Noir 2006
Another hit that melds black and red fruits inside an envelope of appropriate oakiness - very supple as well. P&B in [...]

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Ballentine Vineyards Napa Valley Estate Grown Zinfandel Port 2004
There’s a sense of a brand new, just crushed wine in the cellar, with vivacious, grapy fruit. There’s definitely some heat as we would see from Portugal, yet this New World Port wears its fresh fruit on its sleeve, with a hint of chocolate, lest we become [...]

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