Meet Noiret, your new favorite hybrid wine grape. Noiret is a cross between European and American grapes that holds promise as a resilient, sustainable variety that also makes delicious wine. After our 2019 vintage of this grape and style, we knew we were onto something special, so we made it again for 2020.

Vinified as a dry, natural sparkling rosé, this Noiret brings beautiful saturated pink color pressed straight off the skins. The color is so deep that you may think of it more as a lighter-bodied red. On the nose, it offers brandied cherries and plums, with some unique spicy notes ranging from potpourri to black pepper, depending on the bottle you pop. On the palate, zingy acidity gives way to thirst quenching, brambly red fruit, finishing up with enough of that spice to keep things interesting.

Pairs well with charcuterie platters with cheese, salami, and chutneys; mushroom quiche; roast chicken; hearty salads; a great holiday cocktail wine

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