Tasting Table published an article, “15 American Sparkling Wines to Try This Holiday Season,” right in time for the holidays and included Iron Horse Wedding Cuvée. The story highlights the growing popularity and quality of sparkling wine in the U.S. It emphasizes the environmental benefits of choosing local wines and celebrates winemakers’ freedom to experiment with traditional methods. The writer’s curated selections offers American sparkling wines at different price points, for different occasions – each crafted using the traditional Champenoise method.
The writer praises Iron Horse Wedding Cuvée as a standout sparkling wine from Sonoma County. Known for its sustainably grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this family-owned winery delivers exceptional sparkling wines celebrated for their quality and frequent appearances at the White House. The Wedding Cuvée is recommended as an elegant choice for special celebrations.
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Iron Horse Vineyards
Iron Horse Wedding Cuvée 2019
Green Valley, Russian River Valley, California
The irresistible Wedding Cuvée has witnessed countless special moments since its inception in 1980, served at engagements, weddings, anniversaries, and Valentine's Day celebrations. Iron Horse's play on a Blanc de Noirs, this wine features extremely expressive and fruit forward Pinot Noir lots blended with just a touch of steely Chardonnay to add a firm acid backbone. A romantic tinge of pink in the glass hints at the character of the Pinot Noir in this cuvée, and raspberry and nutmeg aromas on the nose are followed by juicy stone fruit, lively blood orange, and red berry flavors that are held seamlessly together with refined and delicate bubbles. Dangerously easy to drink.
Iron Horse Vineyards
Iron Horse Vineyards Wedding Cuvée
Green Valley, Russian River Valley, California
The irresistible Wedding Cuvée has witnessed countless special moments since its inception in 1980, served at engagements, weddings, anniversaries, and Valentine’s Day celebrations. Iron Horse’s play on a Blanc de Noirs, this wine features extremely expressive and fruit forward Pinot Noir lots blended with just a touch of steely Chardonnay to add a firm acid backbone. A romantic tinge of pink in the glass hints at the character of the Pinot Noir in this cuvée, and raspberry and nutmeg aromas on the nose are followed by juicy stone fruit, lively blood orange, and red berry flavors that are held seamlessly together with refined and delicate bubbles. Dangerously easy to drink.
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Iron Horse Vineyards
Green Valley, Russian River Valley, California
Started in 1976 by Audrey and Barry Sterling, Iron Horse is a standout producer of Sparkling wine in America. Nestled in the cool microclimate of the Green Valley AVA, Iron Horse’s 300 acre estate is home to 164 acres of vineyard, split evenly between Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The second generation, Joy Sterling and her brother Laurence, oversee the estate, and have dedicated their time and attention to improving vineyard practices, implementing regenerative agriculture and sustainability initiatives, and advocating for their community and the environment.