We have tasted this sparkler at the Proof Wine Bar. The wine is made by Ales Kristancic of Movia Winery , a proud member a growing cohort of the wine producing certifiable nutcases. It, however, must be said that the guy is making truly unique wines of exceptional quality. This sparkling wine is crafted from Pinot Nero, a Pinot Noir with an Italian bent using a Methode Traditionelle, the same method that is used for Champagne production. There is, however, a significant difference+ the wine is not disgorged. It, therefore, is staying in contact with yeast (sur lie) all the way up to a moment of its opening. Because of that, the wine has to be opened up side down under water that provides for an additional amusement for whoever is watching and a moment of sheer terror for whoever is in charge of opening....
The wine has unique, very complex flavor profile. It is definitely a full body. It does remind me both a Rose Champaigne and sparkling wines from Southern France, It does have that apple cider flavor typical for Cremant de Limoux. For those who want to get a general idea about the flavors (very general though) and do not want to spend $85 dollars at Proof, you may try .Domaine de Martinolles, Cremant de Limoux.that I reviewed about a week ago.
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