KING ESTATE 2016 BRUT CUVEE

Brut Cuvée literally means a dry blend that uses the first pressed and most desirable grape juice. COO/Winemaker Brent Stone describes “cuvée” as the heart of the grape. This wine is a blend of Pinot Noir (83%) from King Estate’s vineyard and Chardonnay (17%) from the Cascade vineyard at Kraemer Farms just outside Salem, Ore. Made in the traditional “méthode champenoise,” this wine uses the traditional varieties found in Champagne.