Alma Fria Sonoma Coast Sparkling Chardonnay NV event-sold-out and a smart American answer

and a smart American answer to grower Champagne

orange blossom and chamomile

soulful red that proves you don't need a prestigious appellation to shine

The nose is fresh and layered

Alma Fria Sonoma Coast Sparkling Chardonnay NV event-sold-out and a smart American answerA small production sparkling Chardonnay from a producer better known for still Pinot and Chardonnay. The cuvee is roughly half a perpetual base that Carroll Kemp has been building since 2010 2011 and half current vintage West Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, bottled at slightly lower pressure with no dosage. The result is a sparkler that tastes like a serious still wine with bubbles lemon confit, white flowers, mint, slate, white pepper, fine mousse,