VINOGRAPHY: Unboxed, Week of 11/26/23

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Let’s start with Paula Kornell’s latest effort, which I think is her best Blanc de Noirs yet, fully of apples and citrus and round sweetness that will make it appealing to a wide range of drinkers.

 
 
Paula Kornell Sparkling 2020 Blanc de Noirs
 
 
 

Paula Kornell Sparkling Wines

The Paula Kornell Sparkling California Brut made its debut in 2017 and soon earned the #5 spot in Wine Enthusiast’s Top Wines of 2020. Made predominantly from Chardonnay with a percentage of Pinot Noir, the grapes that go into the wine are certified sustainable.

Pair it with my Napa Valley Blanc de Noirs from Mitsuko’s Vineyard, a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, awarded 90 points recently from wine critic Lisa Perrotti-Brown in The Wine Independent, who said, "the palate has impressive vivacity with fine, frothy bubbles."

 
 
 
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