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2020 napa valley
blanc de noirs
MÉTHODE CHAMPENOISE
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Vintage: 2020
Varietal Composition: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
RS: 7.5 g/L
TA: 8.0 g/L
Alcohol: 12.5%
Harvest Date: August 17, 2020-August 31, 2020
Tirage: February 1, 2021
Disgorgement Date: January 15, 2023
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Elegant streams of ultra-fine bubbles fill the glass, complemented by generous aromas of bright lemon, freshly cut hay, and a hint of strawberry and currant. The palate is crisp and vibrant, showcasing a concentration of flavors that range from ripe Meyer lemon to white cherry, white peach, gentle notes of honeyed brioche and a whisper of buttered croissant. The energetic and lively bubbles persist alongside the heightening complexity of aromas. With a barely perceptible dosage, the result is an evocative representation of Carneros terroir with a finish that is bright, clean and endlessly refreshing.
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The Napa Valley Blanc de Noirs pairs beautifully with a diverse array of foods, including chicken paillard with arugula and shaved pecorino, grilled swordfish with green olive and tomato tapenade, or a goat cheese omelette.
2019 napa valley
blanc de noirs
MÉTHODE CHAMPENOISE
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VINTAGE: 2019
VARIETAL COMPOSITION: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
RS: 7 g/L
TA: 7.5 g/L
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
HARVEST DATE: September 5, 2019
BOTTLING DATE: February 1, 2020
DISGORGEMENT DATE: February 2, 2022
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Elegant streams of ultra-fine bubbles fill the glass, complimented by generous aromas of bright lemon, brioche, freshly cut hay, and a hint of strawberry and currant. The palate is crisp and vibrant, showcasing a concentration of flavors that range from ripe Meyer lemon, to white cherry, straight through to nectarine cobbler. The energetic and lively bubbles persist alongside the heightening complexity of aromas. With a barely perceptible dosage, the result is an evocative representation of the Carneros terroir.
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The Napa Valley Blanc de Noirs pairs beautifully with a diverse array of foods, including chicken paillard with arugula and shaved pecorino, grilled swordfish with green olive and tomato tapenade, or a goat cheese omelette.
blanc de noirs accolades
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“Bright, bursting acidity gives it enduring lift in the glass, highlighted by Meyer lemon, wet stone and sea breeze. This is a standout sparkler with length and complexity.”
- Virginie Boone May 2020
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“A handsome bubbly, with polish and a vibrant structure, offering strawberry and citrus flavors, accented by blanched nut and yeasty spice notes.”
- Tim Fish March 2020
california brut
MÉTHODE CHAMPENOISE
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VARIETAL COMPOSITION: 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir
RS: 6.5 g/L
TA: 7.5 g/L
ALCOHOL: 12%
DISGORGEMENT DATE: APRIL 26, 2022
GRAPE SOURCING: Fruit for this wine comes from certified sustainable vineyards in some of the coolest growing regions around California. The vineyards are managed by fifth-generation grape growers, and were awarded the California Green Medal Award for Sustainable Winegrowing in Business.
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This perfect introduction to Paula Kornell’s sparkling wines has all the elegance, refinement, and freshness that one would expect from the best bubbles. Its racy acidity makes the wine lively and refreshing, while the small amount of residual sugar gives the wine weight and depth alongside the aromas of lemon pith, fresh peaches, just-ripe apricots, toast, acacia, and honeysuckle. Ideal for a Sunday afternoon in the garden, a weekend picnic, or at the beginning of a meal, this approachable and highly drinkable wine will satisfy all tastes.
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The California Brut noirs pairs easily with a friends and family, but also with many foods. Its racy acidity makes the wine lively and refreshing, while a subtle touch of sweetness gives it a touch of weight and depth. It pairs perfectly with picnic foods or anything you might enjoy on a Sunday afternoon or before a meal, like deviled eggs, caviar or crudités.
california brut accolades
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“This medium- bodied sparkling is boosted by its creamy backbone and persistent mousse. Excellent acidity brings fruits and florals to life. Find notes of lemon, lime, green apple, white peach and peach skin, orange pith, toasted bread, raw almond, baby’s breath and potpourri. The finish is long, lingering.”
—Stacy Briscoe, WINE ENTHUSIAST APRIL 2023
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“This inaugural release is stunning and incredibly impressive—a wine well worth stocking up on for the price and quality. A beautiful jasmine aroma leads to marzipan, peach and cherry flavors as lively acidity envelopes the palate.”
- Virginie Boone October 2020
paula kornell DOUBLE THE BUBBLES
Napa Valley, 2-bottle pack
750 ml bottles
Order a duo of our two flagship wines, the Paula Kornell California Brut and Paula Kornell Napa Valley Blanc de Noirs and enjoy Double the Bubbles this spring.
TASTING NOTES: Made in the traditional Methode Champenoise style, our Blanc de Noirs combines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the lovely Mitsuko’s Vineyard in Carneros and is a bright, complex and lengthy sparkler. The California Brut comes from certified sustainable vineyards in some of the state’s coolest growing regions and simply jumps out of the glass with lively acidity and fresh fruit flavor.