J Brut Rose

Top 10 Holiday Wines 2011

SPARKLING

J Vineyards & Winery Brut Rosé
Russian Rivery Valley, California

Founded in 1986 by Judy Jordan (who grew up in the Jordan Winery family), J is known as a leading American sparkling wine producer. This dry rosé is composed of 64 per cent Pinot Noir, 34 per cent Chardonnay and 2 per cent Pinot Meunier grapes, all sourced from J's estate vineyards in the Russian River Valley. The result is crisp and refreshing with raspberry, lemon and blood orange flavors.

Rating: 14/20
Price: $28