AERILYN Cuvée sparkling wine, traditional method, Sta. Rita Hills.

2025 Extra Brut Cuvée - Fiddlestix Vineyard

Expected Release - Fall 2029

Blend
Varietal80% Pinot Noir · 20% Chardonnay
AppellationSta. Rita Hills AVA
Vineyard Sources
Fiddlestix Vineyard
SoilSanta Ynez, Botella & Gazos clay loams with Monterey marine shale & chert
Elevation350 – 410 ft
LocationSanta Rosa Road corridor, Sta. Rita Hills
Pinot Noir
Block / CloneBlock 2E · Clone 115
Harvest DateHand harvested on August 22, 2025
Brix at Harvest19.6 °
Chardonnay
Block / CloneBlock 2A · Massal selection (own-rooted)
Harvest DateHand harvested on August 25, 2025
Brix at Harvest18.8 °
Winemaking
Primary Fermentation69% neutral French oak · 31% stainless steel
Base Wine ChemistrypH 2.99 | TA 8.6 g/L | Alc 11.11%
Élevage8 months · 100% neutral oak
Sparkling Production
TirageBottled June 5, 2026
Production866 bottles
Time en Tirage36 - 42 months (target)
Disgorgement DateTBD
DosageTBD