About this product
The estate's entry-level sparkling, blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley with reserve wines. Consistently delivers fresh apple, cream, and yeast character with a long, refreshing finish — one of California's best value sparkling wines.
Pairing intelligence
complement
The wine's apple and yeast character complement smoked salmon's richness and smoke; cream cheese adds fat that buffers the wine's acidity while pumpernickel adds earthy depth.
classic
aperitif
complement
The wine's acidity and bubbles refresh the palate between bites of prawn; Marie Rose's sweet-spicy character bridges the wine's fruit and the seafood's brine.
classic
starter
contrast
The wine's persistent bubbles and lively acidity cut through fried chicken's oil; honey-butter biscuits add sweetness that contrasts the wine's dryness in a playful, crowd-pleasing pairing.
established
casual
bridge
The wine's apple fruit and gentle sweetness find a harmonious partner in poached pear; Gorgonzola's sharpness is softened by honey, keeping the pairing elegant.
suggested
aperitif