J Cuvée 20 Brut, J Vineyards

The J Cuvée 20 Brut opens with nuanced aromas of toasted almond, followed by notes of Braeburn apple, dried cranberry and ginger snap. A delicate dance of bubbles leads to a soft palate with flavors of lemon meringue pie, as the wine’s creaminess is whisked away by a lively finish.

J Vineyards was founded in Sonoma’s cool climate Russian River by Judy Jordan in 1994. It is today headed by talented winemaker Nicole Hitchcock, who continues to roll out world-class wines. Expect a rich mousse and complex palate of lemon meringue, ripe apple and ginger.