Piper Sonoma Brut has a pale gold color, petite bubbles and a rich, creamy texture. Sonoma’s warm summer days and cool nights prolong the growing season, producing flavorful grapes with fresh acidity. The fruit is harvested by hand in small containers and whole clusters are pressed to bring out pure aromas and flavors.

Tasting notes
Primarily composed of Chardonnay, with some Pinot Noir, our Brut is dry and fresh, with a long elegant finish, possessing crisp citrus flavors with hints of green apple, mandarin orange and brioche. Delicious on its own or the perfect foundation for memorable mimosas and other classic cocktails such as our signature Sonoma 75. This sparkling wine pairs perfectly with crab cakes, sautéed shrimp or sushi.

Appellation
Sonoma County
Blend
70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Blanc, 7% Aged Reserve Blend
Production Method
Méthode Traditionnelle
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Enthusiast
91

IN THE VINEYARDS
With nearly forty years of experience in Sonoma County, the winemaking team source from more than 20 growers, some of whom, like the Greene, Young and Ledbetter families, have been supplying grapes for more than three decades. Many growers have adopted voluntary no-till farming practices, with a strict adherence to hillside ordinances. Sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management techniques have been integrated and organic or naturally derived fertilizers are utilized, while composted grape material is used as fertilizer to increase water efficiency and help build soil structure.

IN THE CELLAR
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc fruit is hand picked and brought directly to the winery. Each parcel is pressed and fermented separately, creating an extensive selection of base wines to choose from. Winemaker Keith Hock then tastes each component and selects those base wines that show potential to produce exceptional wine. The cuvée is placed en tirage for secondary fermentation in the bottle prior to disgorgement. Finally, a small percentage of older reserve wine is included in the liqueur d'expedition adding further complexity and texture.

HOUSE STYLE
The Piper Sonoma house style is focused on precision and attention to detail. Each wine displays a balance between fruit expression, complexity and texture, to create wines that are immediately approachable and can further develop with bottle aging.

TASTING NOTES
Brilliant in color, the wine is bright and fresh with bright citrus fruits, apple and orange blossom. On the palate the wine is full flavored with flavors of green apple, mandarin orange and brioche.

Piper Sonoma was founded in 1980 by the Marquis d’Aulan family, direct descendants of the Piper family. Recognizing Sonoma as a great growing region for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and believing in its
terroir, the family’s vision was to produce world-class sparkling wines in the New World, using old-world winemaking techniques. Nearly forty years later, the Piper Sonoma winemaking team continues to
realize that vision and hand crafts premium sparkling wines under the guidance of long-time winemaker Keith Hock.