This release is hand crafted in the time-honoured Méthode Classique and was ‘en tirage’ for 2 years. Bringing a 'shade of red' to refined bubbles and celebrating the renowned 2007 vintage, our Sparkling Merlot exudes fruity vanilla and toasty notes with a refreshing luxurious finish.
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Entourage celebrates life, and getting together with your “entourage” over a glass of exceptional bubbly. Our premiere limited 448 case release of 2007 ENTOURAGE Sparkling Merlot Gold Series is hand crafted in the time-honoured Méthode Classique and was “en tirage” for 2 years. Bringing a 'shade of red' to refined bubbles and celebrating the renowned 2007 vintage, our Sparkling Merlot exudes fruity vanilla and toasty notes, with a refreshing luxurious finish.
Winemaker Notes
The fruit for this wine was hand picked and hand sorted, followed by fermentation using select yeast strains. The wine was then barrel aged for 14 months, followed by secondary fermentation in the bottle; the wine sat on lees for 2 years.
Food Pairing Notes
This delightful 'bubbly' is excellent on its own as a summer sipper, and when paired with BBQ meats, grilled salmon, smoked salmon, Prosciutto, chocolate, fresh red berries, and an assortment of ripe cheeses.