2020 Brut Vintage Cuvée
Estate-grown sparkling wine • Aged 44 months en tirage
A new benchmark for freshness and finesse • 80 cases disgorged
Aged nearly four years en tirage, the 2020 Brut Vintage Cuvée is a vibrant, estate-grown expression of Kramer Vineyards. Crafted from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, this traditional method sparkling wine balances orchard fruit and citrus with elegant texture and layered complexity.
The 2020 growing season delivered a small but high-quality harvest. Grapes were picked early to preserve acidity, then fermented in stainless steel. Bottled in June 2021, the wine aged on the lees for 44 months before disgorgement in March 2025.
The result is a crisp, expressive sparkling wine with fine bubbles, bright acidity, and a long, mineral finish—perfect for toasting milestones or pairing with seafood, poultry, or soft cheeses.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Appellation
Yamhill-Carlton
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Green apple, Meyer lemon, and pear lead with bright citrus and orchard fruit. A chalky texture and saline edge reflect its cool-climate origins, with subtle hints of almond skin and fresh bread from extended lees contact.
Vineyard Notes
Sourced from estate blocks of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Low yields and early harvesting ensured vibrant acidity and purity of fruit.
Production Notes
51% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir, 24% Pinot Meunier. Traditional method. Bottled June 2021. Disgorged March 2025. 5 g/L dosage. 12.5% ABV. 80 cases disgorged.
Winemaker Notes
This first disgorgement at 44 months captures the wine’s early evolution—fresh, precise, and subtly autolytic. Future releases will showcase added depth with longer tirage. The dosage was calibrated to enhance texture while preserving structure and minerality.
Food Pairing Notes
Pairs beautifully with oysters, scallop crudo, sushi with yuzu, or citrus-marinated grilled shrimp. Also complements soft cheeses like chèvre or triple-cream Brie.
Production
80 cases disgorged in March 2025. Additional disgorgements to follow.
Other Notes
At Kramer Vineyards, “Vintage Cuvée” refers to our traditional method sparkling wines aged 3–5 years en tirage. These wines are crafted from a single vintage and sourced from our estate vineyard. Disgorged in small batches, each release captures a distinct stage in the wine’s evolution—balancing vibrant fruit, fine bubbles, and early autolytic character.