2015 Lytle-Barnett Brut

A refreshing sparkling wine from Willamette featuring a unique blend of tropical fruits, orange hints, nuts, and earthy undertones.

Producer

Lytle-Barnett

Region

Willamette Valley, OR

Country

USA

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Varietal Composition

70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay

Specifications

2015

Vintage

2026

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Hand harvested grapes were vinified separately in either oak or stainless steel, before aging in bottle for 3 years before degorgement and dosage of 1.5g/L, followed by another year on cork before release

Occasional wine note

This is a sparkling wine from Willamette with a strange mix of tropical fruits with hints of orange, along with nuts and earthy undertones that actually work well together. Refreshing and delicious!

What experts say about this wine

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Wine Enthusiast

The second release of the winery's Brut is again 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. It's a bright gold color and loaded with scents and flavors of orange blossoms, tropical fruits, chanterelle mushrooms and toasted nuts. The riot of flavors is balanced beautifully and sharpened by firm acidity. It was disgorged in spring 2019.

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pairing recommendation