2024 Battersea Viveaux Sparkling | 91pts grilled wild rice stuffed red pepper and a hint of blood

and a hint of blood orange

leading me to think that there is a mix of barrel fermentation and stainless-steel fermentation

making this one of the best Chardonnays of the vintage

this red Bordeaux blend is a fantastic snapshot of the colder 2019 vintage

2024 Battersea Viveaux Sparkling | 91pts grilled wild rice stuffed red pepper and a hint of bloodFruits from a test vineyard on the Beamsville Bench. 10 different varietals were blended in this fun and joyful sparkling. Led by grapes like Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Meunier, and Auxerois, this bubbly delivers soft layers of orchard fruit wrapped around a solid frame of acidity, keeping the structure upright and efficient. The bubbles are small and very pleasing. Nose of peach, pear, orange peel, lavender and chamomile. The