- Practicing Biodynamic
- 78% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Noir
- Sourced from Mt. Pajaro (Santa Cruz Mountains AVA) and Bearwallow (Anderson Valley AVA)
- Both vineyards are high elevation, ranging from 440′-980′
- Hand-harvested
- Native yeast fermentation
- Long slow pressing of the grapes that were fermented in neutral oak for 8 months, partial malolactic. The Reserve wine goes back to the 2016
- Aged 2 years en tirage
- 12.5% ABV
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Cruz Mountains
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-RHY-72-NV | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
95
Date
2025-04-02
"Having spent two years on the lees, the NV Sparkling Wine Perpetual Reserve is made from 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir, with the bulk of the fruit coming from Anderson Valley and the producer's estate Bearwallow Vineyard, the rest from Corralitos. At 3 grams per liter dosage, most of its base comes from the 2021 vintage, and it shows that aged complexity while maintaining the freshness of the current vintage. The texture and finesse of the bubbles are important to winemaker Jeff Brinkman, and this sparkling wine excels at both. Enjoy now and for another decade."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2025-10-28
"The NV Perpetual Reserve (base 2022) is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, 60% from vintage 2022 and 40% from a perpetual reserve going back to 2016. It opens with rich aromas of toasty brioche, golden apple and baking spices, amplified by the character of the very warm growing season. The build is deceptively light, lilting delicately across the palate before gentle coaxing begins to ramp up the intensity and fill in the gaps. A bright, lifted finish wraps things up in style. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 2025."
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2025-08-21
"Made of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir with a 4.7 grams per liter dosage, the NV Perpetual Reserve Sparkling (2022 Base) opens with an elegant aroma of green orchard fruits, pomegranates, dried jasmine and pastry dough. On the palate, it features a contained richness from the 50% reserve wine that forms its core, combined with a crisp, lively energy before finishing on a tangy, saline-driven note."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17
Date
2023-11-17
"Light gold with faint, fine bubbles. Smells of wet pavement, lemon pith and lemon oil. The froth is quite delicate and soft, like you might expect on an older wine, with very tasty flavours of white flowers, dried lemon peel, kelp and a hint of butterscotch. Notes of nut skin and warm bread linger in the finish along with a nice citrus-oil brightness. Very good acidity but I'm surprised a bit at the lack of fizz. Nonetheless, the flavours are delicious. (AY) 12.5%"