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Christie Mavety
 
September 18, 2012 | Videos, Wine Making Process | Christie Mavety

How to Make Sparkling Wine

Our Brut Sparkling wine is made in the traditional method, or Méthode Traditionnelle as it is in Champagne.  
 
The blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris is fermented with yeast in the bottle to create the bubbles. Over the aging process the bottle is riddled (rotated) through a series of positions until it eventually ends up top down, or sur pointe, as they say in France. 

The yeast ends up settling in the neck of the bottle where it is then disgorged; the removal of the yeast plug. The wine is topped up with a dosage, which can be anything from wine, to sugar water, and is then corked and ready to sell. 
 
The entire process typically takes 3+ years from start to market. If you're keen on understanding more about the process Ian gives a detailed explanation in the video above produced by our friend Chris Stenberg at Vine & Beach
 
Salute!  

 

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Christie Mavety
 
October 24, 2023 | Christie Mavety

Winery Event - Sparkling + Fire - November 18th, 2023

Please join us for a festive pre-holiday gathering, where we'll warm your hearts with holiday cheer, sparkling wines, and the cozy glow of a crackling fire.  Continue »

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