Roederer Estate 2005 L’Ermitage Brut Sparkling (Anderson Valley)

Country: US / L’Ermitage Brut
Variety: Sparkling Blend California
Winery: Roederer Estate / Anderson Valley

This impressive bubbly has apple, caramel and toffee aromas, melt-in-the-mouth Bosc pear and spice rack flavors, a rich but firm texture, and long finish. It possesses amazing liveliness, body and depth, and seems to reveal more nuances and freshness with each sip. While terrific to drink now, it can be cellared through at least 2020.