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VA de VI
“VA de VI!” AS THEY SAY IN BARCELONA, “IT’S ABOUT THE WINE!”.
VA de VI is the stylish new méthode champenoise sparkling wine that celebrates our Spanish heritage. This ultra-premium cuvée adds new dimension to our house style. Elegant and refreshing, dry but not too dry, VA de VI is a classic blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with just a trace of Muscat. VA de VI captures the exuberant aromas and luscious flavors of perfectly ripened fruit and reveals them throughout a long, soft finish.
Tasting Notes
The wine offers abundant aromas of ripe apple, Asian pear and Bing cherries amid enticing yeasty tones. On the palate, rich flavors of ripe peach, Meyer lemon, fresh berries and vanilla join with creamy textures in a lasting finish.
Winemaking Notes
This wine was exquisitely crafted with hand-harvested grapes of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from our favorite Sonoma Vineyards. This viticultural diversity allows us to consistently produce cuvées with complexity and pure fruit expression.
Grapes are whole-cluster pressed to avoid bitter compounds. Using 20% to 25% of the first press (première taille) adds richness and structure to the blend. Proprietary yeast for the secondary bottle fermentation provides a delicate house signature. The cuvée ferments in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and spends a year and a half aging on the yeast (en tirage).
Acclaim
87 POINTS
- Wine Enthusiast, December 2012
88 POINTS
"A well-crafted bubbly for those with a slight sweet tooth. Spicy tropical fruit aromas lead to lively lemon and lime notes, with accents of toasted almond and spice."
- Wine Spectator, October 2012
90 POINTS
"Va de Vi is pure hedonism in a glass. It envelops the palate in luscious, sweet flavors and textures, then sweeps everything clean with a stimulating rush of tiny, tangy bubbles. The wine is saturated with pear, cherry and apple perfumes plus down-to-earth toasty, yeasty elements, with everything balanced by beguiling sweetness."
- Marguerite Thomas, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2011
92 POINTS
"Pretty gold hue with very small, active bubbles. Intriguing scents of pear nectar, peach juice and light floral fragrances. Creamy entry with a nice spiciness that accents continuing pear, vanilla and a touch of red fruit. Tangy finish marked by minerality and sweet citrus acidity."
- Wine News, Winter 2010
Awards
2013 Gold Medals
International Eastern Wine Competition
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2012 Gold Medals
National Orange/Pacific Rim
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
San Francisco International Wine Competition
Winemakers Challenge - Platinum
Food Affinities
VA de VI is a versatile accompaniment to savory hors d’oeuvres like paté or potstickers, delicious with spicy Indian or Thai cuisine, and pairs wonderfully with fruit-based desserts like pound cake with fresh berries, pear or apple tarts. Try it with fresh chèvre, brie or other semi-soft cheeses.
Analysis
Blend: 89% Pinot Noir, 8% Chardonnay, 3% Muscat
