Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut NV

WINEMAKER’S NOTES
“Delicate aromas of green apple, bright citrus notes with a persistent bubble and balanced acidity. Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut is the perfect accompaniment for a wide array of foods.” — Paula Eakin, Winemaker

THE VINEYARDS
› Sourced from premium grapes in Washington state’s Columbia Valley.
› Columbia Valley vineyards sit at a northerly latitude, similar to France’s renowned Champagne district, giving the region two additional hours of sunlight during the peak of the growing season.
› The ample sunshine and cool evenings create ideal conditions in developing superior flavor and crisp acids.

IN THE CELLAR
› Primary fermentation lasts roughly 2–3 weeks, and individual lots are kept separate until blending.
› Winemaker Paula Eakin samples several lots of base wine and eventually creates the cuvée based on aroma and flavor. Varietals like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier are selected from more than one vintage, create a consistent style.
› Méthode Champenoise: the assemblage is then bottled with a small amount of liqueur de tirage which triggers secondary fermentation and the wine is aged sur lie for extended time.
› A sweet liquid dosage is added to the bottle balancing the delicate, natural high fruit acids and viscosity, giving the Brut its unique style.

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
A perfect brunch companion, or serve with salty appetizers like fresh-popped popcorn, seasoned crackers or chips. A delicious pairing with sushi rolls or sashimi.

TECHNICAL DATA
Non-vintage
Alcohol: 11.5%
TA: 0.63g/100mL
pH: 3.2
Residual Sugar: 1.52g/100mL