Winemaking Notes

Selected in the vineyard for making sparkling wines, the two plots of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were harvested early to ensure the final wine had moderate alcohol, and sufficient acidity. Picked by hand and gently pressed in fractions, the clear juice was fermented at cold temperatures in stainless steel. The “cuvee” was blended, cold stabilized and sterile filtered. Secondary fermentation took place in bottle and was aged on lees for over two years. Riddled and disgorged, and aged another four months prior to release.

Awards & Accolades

"This is labeled non-vintage but is made entirely of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the 2009 vintage grown at the estate’s Tufford Road vineyard. Great first effort for this Champagne-style bubbly with a bready-yeasty nose to go with citrus-lemon and toast notes. Quite racy on the palate and fresh with a vigorous mousse and citrus-apple-vanilla flavours and a clean finish." Rick VanSickle, Wines In Niagara

4 Stars! "This Chardonnay/Pinot Noir blend showcases racy flavours and a crisp, clean, refreshing finish. Their initial bottling so although it’s labeled non- vintage, all grapes were picked 2009. Leesy, citrus and toasty on the nose, it delivers a vigorous mousse infused with tangy flavours of lemon and orchard fruit on the palate. It finishes in a blaze of bracing, lip-smacking lemon zest. An impeccable bubbly to begin any party or meal, it’s perfectly paired with an appetizer of seafood, particularly pan-seared scallops." Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com - July 2012

Technical Details

Cooperage: 100 % Stainless Steel

Alcohol: 12.0 %
Residual Sugar: Brut – 9.0g/l
Total Acidity: 10.5 g/l
pH: 3.05

Cellar Potential

Drink within 5 years

Release Date

July 21, 2012

Availability

Winery, select restaurants, and online at www.fieldingwines.com.