2021 Pashey Ribbon Ridge Blanc de Blancs
91 Points, International Wine Report
"The 2021 Pashey Sparkling Wine ‘Blanc de Blancs’ from Ribbon Ridge is a captivating 100% Chardonnay. In the glass, it displays a vibrant neon light lemon core with a watery rim, offering a fresh and lively appearance. Aromas of marzipan, apricot skin, Meyer lemon zest, and crisp Granny Smith apples leap from the glass, inviting you in. The palate reveals a moderate mousse that is soft yet present, supporting flavors of tree fruits and finishing with a delightful hint of toasted hazelnuts." - International Wine Report
Ribbon Ridge Vineyard
40 million year old high-quartz marine sandstones in the heart of the Ribbon Ridge AVA
Drinking Window
2024-2032
In Stock
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Ribbon Ridge
Residual Sugar
4.0 g/L
Alcohol %
12.1
Wine Profile
Production Notes
2021 Vintage Notes: It was a hot and dry year in the Willamette Valley with lower fruit set in the summer and a historic heat event in late June. By the time the month of September rolled around, the heat had dissipated and cooler overnight temperatures returned to the valley. For the better part of a month, we were blessed with a classic cool-climate harvest that allowed clusters to ripen at a slow pace, keeping their natural acids high while sugars slowly reached optimal picking levels. Even though lower yields resulted in less wine than normal, most vintners feel the high quality of the 2021 vintage will more than make up for it.
Production
Disgorged Summer 2024