Sparkling
Russian Cuvée
Green Valley of Russian River Valley · Sonoma · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Sparkling
- Grape
- Chardonnay · Pinot Noir
- Country
- United States
- Appellation
- Green Valley of Russian River Valley
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Sweetness
- off-dry
Food pairing
Sushi · Mild Cheeses · Dried Fruits · Almond-based Desserts
Rated vintages
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2012
Luxuriously crafted to be lush and robust, this blends 76% Pinot Noir and 24% Chardonnay with ease and gusto. The palate is dominated by layered flavors of baked strawberry and cherry.
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2011
First made during the Reagan-Gorbachev years, this blend of 74% Pinot Noir and 26% Chardonnay tastes of hazelnut torte and almond paste, offering richness interwoven with moderate acidity. On the lusherside of the sparkling spectrum, it offers a sweetness of peach, brown sugar a…
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2010
First made for the historic summits between Reagan and Gorbachev in 1985, this blend of 69% Pinot Noir and 31% Chardonnay marks the 30th anniversary of that event. Made in a Brut style, it's nonetheless among the winery's most richly opulent concoctions. Lemon bar and vanilla fo…