Amista Sparkling Fusión
A blend of Chardonnay, Syrah and Grenache
Only 102 precious cases made
Our sparkling wines are hand harvested from our estate vineyards in Healdsburg, California. Winemaker Ashley puts the sparkle in every bottle using the Méthode Champenoise, the process used to make fine French Champagne.
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
Estate Grown, Morningsong Vineyards
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Wine Specs
Vintage
Non Vintage
Varietal
Sparkling Blend
Appellation
Dry Creek Valley
Vineyard Designation
Morningsong Vineyards
Harvest Date
August 12, 19 & 23, 2022
Sugar
19.5, 19.9, 19.2
Acid
8.42 g/L
pH
3.12
Aging
4 months on stainless
Fermentation
100% stainless steel fermented and aged for 4 months
Bottling Date
July 15, 2024
Residual Sugar
Dosage: Extra Brut - 4 g/L
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The color of our Fusion blend is beautiful with a true champagne color or like the color of ballet slippers. There are aromas of pink grapefruit zest, lime zest, fresh picked raspberries and pie crust. The palate is filled with fruit notes and citrus accents. The finish is long and lingering with balanced acidity. This wine is elegant and perfect to have for a special occasion.
Vineyard Notes
Our Fusion is a blend of three of our estate varietals: Chardonnay, Grenache and Syrah.
2022 was another quite warm vintage. We had extremely low rainfall over the winter and spring, which caused for a very small crop. Some frost and hail hit us in April, which further reduced the crop. A very warm summer led to an early harvest as well. However, because of the incredibly low yield, flavors are heightened and absolutely delicious from this vintage.
Production Notes
80% Chardonnay, 10% Syrah, 10% Grenache
Winemaker Notes
All three of these varietals were picked and vinified separately. Each was hand picked and whole cluster pressed to a stainless steel tank. After fermentation, the varietals were blended together and then tirage bottled, which means bottled with a small amount of yeast and a small amount of sugar to induce a second fermentation in the bottle. After 19 months on lees in bottle, we disgorged and added a small dosage of 4 g/L.
Production
102 cases made
Other Notes
Our Fusion is a blend of three of our estate varietals: Chardonnay, Grenache and Syrah.