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1999 Diva Prestige Cuvee Napa Valley

Diva Prestige Cuvee

Retail Price : $55

tasting notes

A rare bottling deserved of her moniker, the 1999 Diva draws immediate attention with her bright golden hue and a mousse that beads like a string of showy pearls. Complex aromas present harmonious delights: Satsuma mandarin, pie crust, green apple, and orange oil are punctuated with the more sophisticated nuances of meringue, turmeric, and coriander. A pleasant and slightly fat entry into the mouth shows flavors of lemon peel, almond, crisp wafer and key lime pie in rapid succession, finally settling on a finish that is at once unctuous, nectary, and pert. [ download pdf ]

analysis

  • Composition: 71% Chardonnay, 29% Pinot Noir
  • Bottled: April 2000
  • Release: September 2006

S. ANDERSON sparkling wines are sourced from the cool Carneros region of Napa Valley and are crafted in accordance with the traditional, labor intensive Méthode Champenoise.

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