Holiday Sparkling Duo (2 bottles)

Holiday Sparkling Duo (2 bottles)

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Two sparkling wines, two regions, one method. The Holiday Sparkling Duo pairs our Methode Champenoise Blanc de Blancs 2023 from California’s Carmel Valley with our City Winery Bubbles Cava from Spain’s Penedès region, both made the traditional way with a second fermentation in the bottle. Open the Blanc de Blancs first, while everyone is paying attention. Notes of honeycrisp apple, almond croissant and white peach, a rich mousse, and a flinty finish that settles on lemon tart citrus make it a match for the opening spread: a board of aged cheddar and creamy camembert, or grilled prawns. Then pour the Cava. Its blend of Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada spends 12 months on the lees, and its bright citrus keeps glasses full through tapas, small plates and something sweet to close the night. Together they carry a holiday evening from the first toast to the last course, whether you’re hosting at home or bringing a gift worth opening at the table.

Holiday Special: $3/bottle shipping on orders over $100. Free Shipping on 12+ bottles. 

We can ship wines to US states except AL, AK, AR, DE, HI, KY, MI, MS, RI, SD, and UT. Wine orders should be delivered within 5 business days to locations east of the Mississippi and within 8 business days to other US locations. An adult age 21+ must be present to sign for wine deliveries.

Carmel Valley, CA and Penedés, Spain

Wine Profile - Methode Champenoise Blanc de Blancs 2023

The nose opens with fresh honeycrisp apple and yellow Rainier cherry, interlaced with well done almond croissant, parmesan cheese rind, white peach and white tea.  The rich, textural mousse is balanced with a bracing acidity that won’t strip the enamel from your teeth and subtle, food-friendly astringency.  Once the acid cleans out, the finish stretches and turns flinty and mineral, then ends with a lemon tart citrus character that refuses to let go.

Recommended Pairings - Methode Champenoise Blanc de Blancs 2023

Go rich and salty. Think aged cheddar cheese burger. Grilled scarlet prawns with apple coulis.  If you want to start your day early, pair with a salt bagel with cream cheese and lox.  Rabbit soup with chives and wild rice would be a classic pairing.  For cheese pairings, look toward extremes: aged cheddar with salt crystals, fresh tangy chevre, creamy camembert. As for dessert, stick to fresh fruit (strawberries, pineapple and white peaches)

Wine Profile - City Winery Bubbles Cava

A wine made in the same way as Champagne, with a second fermentation in the bottle. If you like bright, zesty citrus flavors and the fine bubbles of Champagne, try City Winery Bubbles Cava! Fermented in the bottle and aged for 12 months on the lees before release, this wine is the best of both worlds.

Recommended Pairings - City Winery Bubbles Cava

This bright, vibrant Cava will pair well with most any tapas, savory or sweet, or casual small plates, especially those centered on seafood. It has more than enough substance and interest to be an excellent aperitif on its own.

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How City Winery Makes Wine

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Step 1: Grape Selection

We carefully select vineyards around the world to supply grapes for our wines. Prior to harvest, we choose our preferred varietals with terroir, weather, and farming practices in mind. The grapes are picked at their peak, and then shipped to each of our local wineries for production.

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