It’s our second yr operating wanting on the glowing wines of Roederer, maybe probably the most iconic glowing wine producer within the U.S. (to not point out France). Let’s dive again in!
NV Roederer Property Brut Anderson Valley (2026) – Nonetheless a multivintage mix of 40% pinot noir and 60% chardonnay, with 10 to fifteen% reserve wine within the combine. This stays some of the dependable and reasonably priced California sparklers available on the market, showcasing a brilliant mixture of inexperienced apples, Meyer lemon, and grapefruit, with delicate layers of vanilla and brioche to mood the acidity. There’s much less salinity with this launch than the 2025 version, however not a lot — and it really works to the wine’s profit, creating an unmistakable sense of steadiness and finesse. A / $32
NV Roederer Property Brut Rose Anderson Valley (2026) – The composition right here doesn’t change, with 56% pinot noir and 44% chardonnay within the combine (once more with with 10 to fifteen% oak-aged reserve wine included). This yr’s expression is a bit doughy, with a notable almond high quality and extra of a bitter edge than the 2025. Fruit is restrained and complemented with pastry cream and underripe strawberry. Clear on the end, however brief and lacking the citrus peel this wine normally options. A stark distinction to final yr’s launch. B / $39
2021 Roederer Property Clark Highway Winery Anderson Valley – 77.6% pinot noir, 22.4% chardonnay, aged in stainless aside from 7% in new oak. A vigorous mixture of dried apples and roasted almonds, it’s a fantastic, upscale sparkler that retains its focus largely on fruit. Light salinity enhances late-game notes of melon and a barely bitter lemon peel character, transferring to Meyer lemon because the end develops. Clear and bracing on the again finish, with a touch of frivolously sweetened grapefruit segments to spherical issues out. Simply pretty much as good because the 2020. A / $55
2021 Roederer Property Apple Alley Winery Anderson Valley – The flipside of Clark Highway: 80.3% chardonnay, 19.7% pinot noir, with 3% reserve wine from 2018. Partially fermented in casks (22%). The chardonnay dominates this wine from the beginning, which is each crisp with lemon peel and gently sweetened by curd and oaky wisps of vanilla. Gentle touches of coconut inform a prolonged however sharp end, brilliant with inexperienced apple and knowledgeable by earthier lemongrass notes. The steadiness offered by Clark Highway Winery’s pinot-heavy expertise is extra to my style. B+ / $55
2021 Roederer Property Apple Alley Winery Anderson Valley
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