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2003 Classic Vintage Brut
The most traditional of the Iron Horse Sparklings. A classy blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, aged an average of four years on the yeast in the bottle. Wonderfully rich and creamy, it sends all kinds of memory bells that say "champagne", though the fruit is unmistakably Sonoma County-Green Valley. It is vintage quality in every sense of the word.
Food pairing
The ultimate food wine. Goes with everything--sushi, fried, salty and spicy dishes, rich chicken soup (guaranteed to cure whatever ails you), with popcorn on movie night. The best no-fat dessert is Brut and fruit - a handful of fresh berries in summer or sliced mango in winter.
Accolades
New vintage, not yet reviewed. The 2002 vintage was awarded 91 points by Wine & Spirits and was named one of their top 100 wines of the year. The 2001 vintage was awarded 93 points by Wine & Spirits and was recommended by Gourmet Magazine for holiday entertaining. The prior vintage was the toasting wine at the grand re-opening of the re-designed De Young museum in San Francisco. It earned 88 points in Spectator. The 1999 received a 90-point rating in Wine Enthusiast.
Total production:4,100 cases.
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