2021 Stonebridge Brut Rose Traditional Method
2021 Stonebridge Brut Rose Traditional Method
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Details
Details
Vintage: 2020
Varietal: 98% Chardonnay, 2% Zweigelt
Appellation: Niagara-on-the-Lake VQAO
Alcohol: 12.5%
Barrels: Primary cuvee fermented in French Oak Barrels
Production: 980 bottles disgorged from 1500 bottles
More about Wine and Ratings
More about Wine and Ratings
The 2021 Stonebridge Brut Rosé is made in the traditional method and is primarily Chardonnay, but gets its pale salmon colour from a small addition of Lailey estate Zweigelt blended prior to secondary fermentation.
Only 83 cases of this wine were disgorged in February 2023 after over a year on its lees.
Single Vineyard. Vegan Friendly.
Ratings: 91 Michael Godel
Medals: Silver (Chardonnay du Monde)
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
By Michael Godel (Rating 91)
A chardonnay purposed grown and cropped then “pinkified” with just two or three percent Lailey Zweigelt for what it truly an original look at Niagara sparkling wine. Picked on September 12th and 13th with just a bit left for still wine and perfectly ahead of the September rains. Recently disgorged (after approximately 20 months on lees) and of a season that reminds Ann Sperling of 2006. Very phenolic vintage of high caste character, just not the most intensity and power. Crunchy like the other ’21 Rosés, salty and as mentioned, quite phenolic. Not an autolytic fizz but definitely one that combines precision with pleasure. Just a tweak of tannin at the finish.
