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Tasting Notes

Sparkling Wines

A SPECIAL NOTE

Proper méthode champenoise production requires time and attention. Our sparkling wines take almost two years to produce. We offer multiple vintages in the tasting room, online and in our Member club allocations. We invite you to enjoy them all and view our detailed tasting notes below.

Not all wines listed are available at all times.

2015 Euphoria

An elegant light straw/gold in color, this charming methodé champenoise sparkling wine shows yeasty aromas of just-baked bread with tangerine, apricot, pear and exotic caramelized fruits. The bubbly explodes when it hits your palate with a lively effervescence, showcasing a well-balanced, refined finish.

50% Chenin Blanc, 50% Muscat Canelli

13% ABV

Sur Lie: 28 months

Style: Brut, 7 g/l (.7%) residual sugar

Serving Temperature: 40-45*

2015 Adoration

A beguiling pomegranate in color, this unique, richly textured wine is slightly akin to the famous Cherry Heering Liqueur, showing aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry, cranberry and red plum. For a delicious aperitif, muddle a sugar cube with 2-3 dashes of Angostura Bitters in the bottom of your flute.

100% Pinot Noir

13% ABV

Sur Lie: 28 months

Style: Brut, 12 g/l (1.2%) residual sugar

Serving Temperature 40-45*

2016 Euphoria

Translucent platinum, this classic and austere wine features an intriguing pithy hoppiness and light toast with aromas of lemon zest, apricot, mango and papaya. The palate is aggressive and dynamic, shimmering with lots of sparkle and bright acidity that yields a round, lingering finish.

49% Chenin Blanc, 44% Viognier, 7% Muscat Canelli

12.2% ABV

Sur Lie: 15 months

Style: Brut, 5 g/l (.5%) residual sugar

Serving Temperature 40-45*

2016 Adoration

Visually stunning with a lovely peach hue, the beading is joyful, lively, and aggressive. Subtle hints of yeast dance with delicate aromas of candied strawberry, dried cherry, cranberry and red carnations. Medium-high acidity provides great structure for a brisk, clean finish.

57% Pinot Noir, 26% Pinot Grigio, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon

13.5% ABV Serving Temperature 40-45*

Sur Lie: 15 months

Style: Brut, 4 g/l (.4%) residual sugar

2017 Euphoria

Beguiling and complex, the color is pale yellow with an attractive hint of green. An expressive, tropical fruit bomb, aromas of tangerine, pineapple, banana and mango toy with a hint of ginger. With a lively fruit-driven palate, Euphoria’s experience is intensely exotic.

46% Chenin Blanc, 45% Muscat Canelli, 7% Albariño

11.7% ABV

Sur Lie: 18 months

Style: Brut, 1.2% residual sugar

Serving Temperature 45*

2017 Adoration

Visually enticing, Adoration is a flirtatious rose gold in hue, highlighted with tight, spirited bubbles. Subtle aromas of cranberry, raspberry and wild strawberry are blanketed on a bed of rose petals, and the palate shows perfect balance with a clean, silky finish. This wine goes way beyond seductive!

75% Pinot Noir

12.0% ABV

Sur Lie: 18 months

Style: Brut, .85% residual sugar

Serving Temperature 45*

2017 Blanc de Blancs

Stylish and enticing, this classic Champagne-style Blanc de Blancs features a lovely medium straw color with alluring aromas of lemon zest, Granny Smith apple, pear and caramel. Crisp, yet rich in texture, the bubbles sparkle on our palate with a clean, lingering finish.

100% Chardonnay

11.4% ABV

Sur Lie: 18 months

Style: Brut, 0.25% residual sugar

Serving Temperature: 45*

2017 Ebullience

Lean and elegant, Ebullience is a fetching medium gold with copper highlights that delight with magical, enthusiastic beading. This is an old-world style Ramato, with intricate aromas of ruby red grapefruit, white peach, and buttered rum supported by a crisp, wet stone minerality. The palate is fresh with a bright texture.

88% Pinot Grigio, 8% Chenin Blanc

12.3% ABV

Sur Lie: 18 months

Style: Brut, .5% residual sugar

Serving Temperature 45*

2018 Blanc de Blancs

Racy, refined, and elegant, this enticing 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs is a delicate, pale yellow/straw with toasty aromas of Bosc pear, lemon drop, apricot, and tangerine.  Delicately balanced, lively bubbles, and bright, crisp acidity yield a crystal clean, lingering finish.

100% Chardonnay

10.5% ABV

Sur Lie: 18 months

Style: Brut, 0.34% residual sugar

Serving Temperature: 45*

2018 Euphoria

Produced from our Estate and High Plains Chenin Blanc, a pale straw Euphoria is teasingly coy with playful aromas of white peach, melon, Meyer lemon, almond, and honeysuckle.  The palate is richly textured, with a creamy, yeasty mouthfeel in refined contrast to its sparkling acidity.

75% Chenin Blanc 25% Trebbiano

11.2% ABV

Sur Lie: 18 months

Style: Brut, 1.25% residual sugar

Serving Temperature 45*

2018 Ebullience

Our old-world, Ramato-style Pinot Grigio, is a winsome, pale copper featuring aggressive, mesmerizing beads.  Delicate, yet complex, aromas of ripe banana, apple, wild honey, caramel, and butterscotch yield a well-balanced, layered palate with an intriguing minerality on the finish.

80% Pinot Grigio, 20% Trebbiano

11.6% ABV

Sur Lie: 18 months

Style: Brut, .58% residual sugar

Serving Temperature 45*

2018 Adoration

An alluring rose/salmon with assertive beading and a well-formed mousse, Adoration will steal your heart.  Vibrant red fruit aromas of candied cherry, strawberry, and pomegranate flirt with floral notes of magnolia and passion flower.  An opulent, round mouthfeel yields a long, fruit-driven finish.

88% Pinot Noir, 12% Chardonnay

11.6% ABV

Sur Lie: 18 months

Style: Brut, .85% residual sugar

Serving Temperature 45*

2019 Blanc de Blancs

A delicate and bright pale straw, this classic Blanc de Blancs is lean and elegant with subtle, teasing aromas of fresh-cut hay, Meyer lemon, yellow apple, and pear. Aggressive beading with a chatty mousse, the palate features a lively effervescence leading to a clean, crisp, and satiny finish.

100% Chardonnay

12.0% ABV

Sur Lie: 18 months

Style: Brut, 0.55% residual sugar

Serving Temperature: 38-45*

2019 Euphoria

Our flagship sparkler produced first in 2013 under our Grape Creek label, the 2019 is a translucent, pale straw/yellow with complex, pronounced aromas of honeysuckle, vanilla, butterscotch, and salted caramel. The mouthfeel is sensual, yet refreshing, with fruit and acid in perfect balance leading to a long, intriguing finish.

91.5% Chenin Blanc, 8.5% Trebbiano

12.0% ABV

Sur Lie: 18 months

Style: Brut,1.2% residual sugar

Serving Temperature: 38-45*

2019 Ebullience

An alluring pale gold with a hint of copper, yeasty, toasty aromas dominate the nose supported by an undercurrent of lemon zest, cantaloupe, and raw almond. A refined and intricate palate shows a touch of wet gravel minerality with a well-integrated, sophisticated finish.

78% Pinot Grigio, 22% Pinot Meunier

11.0% ABV

Sur Lie: 18 months

Style: Brut, 0.6% residual sugar

Serving Temperature: 38-45*

2019 Adoration

An engaging pale berry hue with a sparkling rim, clean aromas of fresh cranberry, candied strawberry, red currant, and raspberry come together in a delightfully quaffable early evening wine. Fruity and fun, the palate is frolicking and festive with an enticing finish.

50% Pinot Noir, 27% Chardonnay, 14% Trebbiano, 9% Pinot Meunier

11.5% ABV

Sur Lie: 18 months

Style: Brut, 0.85% residual sugar

Serving Temperature: 38-45*

2020 Blanc de Blancs

A brilliant pale straw with a hint of yellow, this classic Blanc de Blancs shows clean, delicate aromas of Meyer lemon, pear, almond, and soft, subtle vanilla cream. The wine sparkles across our palate with elegant sensuality, finesse, and balance, leading to a refreshing, lingering finish.

Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
13.6.% ABV
Sur Lie: 18 months
Style: Brut: .45% residual sugar
Serving Temperature: 38-45*

Euphoria

The signature wine in our Heath Sparkling portfolio, Euphoria was first bottled under our GCV label in 2013. Showing an elegant, very pale straw hue with a crystal clear rim, intriguing aromas of toasty yeast and fresh-baked bread flirt with white peach and honeysuckle. Tiny, aggressive beading yield, a brisk palate and a lively, pristine finish.

Varietals: 55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir
12.7% ABV
Sur Lie: 18 months
Style: Brut: .95% residual sugar
Serving Temperature: 38-45*

2020 Adoration

Our luxurious rosé sparkler, the ’20 Adoration is a bedazzling pale coral color with subtle, elusive aromas of cranberry, cherry, strawberry, and rose petal. Textbook in style, bright fruit flavors dominate the front to mid-palate, while bubbles and lively acids lead to a crystal clean finish that begs for another sip.

Varietals: 91% Pinot Noir, 9% Chenin Blanc
10.9% ABV
Sur Lie: 18 months
Style: Brut: .85% residual sugar
Serving Temperature: 38-45*

2021 Ebullience
An enticing pale copper in color, this old-world Ramato-style bubbly features yeasty aromas of fresh-baked sourdough bread with subtle hints of pear, cantaloupe, and pineapple.  Beading is tiny and aggressive with a frothy mousse, while the mouthfeel is rich and sensual with a long, refreshing finish.
    Varietals: 82.5% Pinot Grigio, 17.5% Chenin Blanc
    ABV: 12.9%
    Sur Lie: 21-22 months
    Style: Brut, .60% residual sugar
    Serving Temperature: 38-45*
2021 Blanc de Blancs

A lovely translucent pale straw in hue, this classic Blanc de Blancs is the driest of our sparklers and shows textbook aromas of green apple, fresh-cut grass, lemon zest, and white carnation. The palate of this extremely elegant wine is lively and well-balanced with a bright, clean finish.

Varietals: 99.8% Chardonnay
ABV: 11.9%
Sur Lie: 20 months
Style: Brut, .50% residual sugar
Serving Temperature: 38-45*

2021 Adoration

Fruity and fun, this festive sparkling rosé is an alluring pale salmon in color with dazzling aromas of fresh strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, and cherry. The palate is playful and crisp, with charming red fruit flavors and brisk acidity dominating the finish. This is a perfect wine for late afternoon and early evening quaffing.

Varietals: 77.2% Pinot Noir, 17.2% Chardonnay, 3.8% Pinot Meunier, 1.5% Pinot Gris, .3% Pinot Blanc
ABV: 12.0%
Sur Lie: 20 months
Style: Brut, .75% residual sugar
Serving Temperature: 38-45*

2021 Euphoria

Our longest tenured bubbly, first produced in 2013, the ’21 Euphoria features a chatty mousse leading to toasty aromas of white peach, Mandarine orange and pear along with delicate hints of vanilla and caramel. With an elegantly balanced palate, the finish is soft, clean, and crisp. A lovely wine with a huge fan base, the color is a classic pale straw with a tiny hint of gold.
Varietals: Chenin Blanc | Viognier
ABV: 12.4%
Sur Lie: 21-22 months
Style: Brut: .95% residual sugar
Serving Temperature: 38-45*