CALIFORNIA | RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
IRON HORSE VINEYARDS CLASSIC VINTAGE BRUT 2018
I ron Horse is a legendary name in the history of American sparkling wine. Started in 1976 by current CEO Joy Sterling’s parents in the Green Valley, the westernmost edge of the Russian River Valley, the vineyards were planted in an area at the time thought to be too cool for growing grapes. The wines disproved that theory from the start, and in the 1980s catapulted to global recognition when an Iron Horse sparkling wine was selected as the toast to peace at the first summit meeting between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. Classic Vintage Brut is the flagship of the estate — this wine shows everything the family strives to accomplish. The quality and finesse strike memory bells that say “Champagne,” while the flavors are unmistakably Sonoma County, Russian River, Green Valley and most distinctly Iron Horse. Delightful and complex rising dough, orange marmalade and baked apple aromas lead to an exquisitely balanced palate with flavors of ripe red apple, mandarin orange and hazelnut. The complexity of flavors and textures are perhaps only overshadowed by the sheer pleasure of enjoyment.
Iron Horse’s steadfast dedication to quality is evident through their decisions to produce exclusively vintage-dated sparkling wines, to constantly improve vineyard practices, to implement regenerative agriculture and sustainability initiatives, and to advocate for their community and the environment. Today this 100% estate-grown, sustainably-farmed, family-owned winery is making the greatest wines in its illustrious history.
(2017 vintage review, 2018 not yet rated) “Made from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, this stunning sparkler offers layers of stone fruit, hazelnut liqueur and marzipan. Mineral-driven and sharp in acidity, it stays fresh and focused in citrus and oyster shell flavors.” -VIRGINIE BOONE
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