Blanc De Noir 2019 Sonoma Coast AVA Marimar Estate

Named after the late matriarch of the Torres family, this 20 acre vineyard is located on the Bohemian Highway, between Freestone and Occidental in the Sonoma Coast appellation of California.

The cool breezes and drifting fog from the Pacific Ocean, six miles away, make it an ideal site for Pinot Noir.

Planted in the European style of super high density, with 2,340 vines per acre, the yields are low and labour is intensive but the vines live longer and the grapes acquire better balance and greater concentration, as well as more elegance and finesse.

The result is this utterly sublime sparkling Pinot Noir from Marimar Torres.

It has intense aromas of strawberry and guava, with very fine bubbles and a refreshing minerality reminiscent of wet stones.

The palate shows notes of apple and mango and it is clean and crisp, delicate and focused, with a long, lingering aftertaste.

It is a delightful apéritif by itself or with any kind of tapas as well as with raw or grilled seafood, smoked salmon, light dishes, sushi and any kind of Asian cuisine.