Mirabelle Brut, 34th bottling (1 x 750 ml)

Mirabelle is Schramsbergs multi-vintage brut sparkling wine. Twenty years into building an outstanding range of vintage dated sparkling wines, the Davies family set out to master the non-vintage or multi-vintage traditional method technique. A few years of experimentation would ultimately lead to the successful launch of Mirabelle Brut and Mirabelle Brut Rose in 1992.

Unlike our vintage bottlings, Mirabelle gains unique richness from blending additions of aged base wines, stored in barrels and tanks at the winery from prior vintages. These older lots add significant palate richness and aromatic complexity. Starting in 2022, the Mirabelle packaging started to designate the bottling number to give additional specificity to each bottling of Mirabelle, and to highlight the vintage which is primarily in the blend. For the 34th bottling, the 2022 vintage makes up 95% of the blend, with the other 5% coming from select previous vintage lots.

This flavorful, bright bubbly exhibits the crisp acidity and vibrant apple/citrus fruit that is characteristic of cool-climate Chardonnay. Pinot Noir adds body to the palate and further depth of fruit flavor. The grapes for Mirabelle are grown in the cool-climate pockets of Californias North Coast, including the Napa-Carneros, Sonoma Coast, Anderson Valley, and Marin County. The fruit is hand-picked in the early morning hours at optimal maturity. Individual lot fermentations allow the winemakers to carefully select the components that make up the finished blend. After bottle fermentation and two years of aging en tirage, subsequent trials determine the ideal dosage to finish this brut style.

Mirabelle Brut is delicious as a dry apéritif and is also well-suited as an accompaniment to a broad range of foods, including oysters on the half shell, sushi, baked halibut, country fried chicken, cream-based pasta dishes, fruits, nuts and cheeses.

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Tasting notes

Our 34th Bottling of Mirabelle Brut offers aromas of yellow apple, apricot, and caramelized pineapple, with subtle hints of orange zest, vanilla and ginger. A fruitful entry welcomes vibrant flavors of meyer lemon, tangerine, and baked apple, leading to a bright center with crème brulee, shortbread cookie, and tangy citrus. The flavors linger with vibrant acidity, leading to a long refreshing finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Jessica Koga and Hugh Davies

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