Kessler-Haak 2012 Brut Sparkling (Sta. Rita Hills)

Country: US / Brut
Variety: Sparkling Blend California
Winery: Kessler-Haak / Sta. Rita Hills

The trick with sparkling wine is to achieve finesse. This Pinot Noir-Chardonnay blend is too scoury in bubbles, giving it a rough feel. Nonetheless it’s delicious and easy to like for its yeasty flavors of limes, oranges and vanilla honey.