Hand Harvested in the chilly fog of early morning, Iron Horse’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes are gently pressed a whole clusters yielding base wines of great delicacy. The juice ferments slowly at 62 to 65 degrees F retaining vibrant fruit esters. In blending this wine they chose Pinot Noir and Chardonnay lots that were a bit shy by nose but have lean and angular elements by mouth. The 2003 Classic Vintage Brut is a “classic” brut blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, unmistakably Green Valley of Russian River Valley and “vintage” quality in every sense of the word.
By nose; fresh bread, apple blossom and nutmeg. By mouth; brisk acidity, green apple and ripe melon. Pair with raw oysters, raw vegetables with warm butter or olive oil dipping sauce, french fries with sea salt, aioli or mayonnaise, aged goat and sheep cheeses, terrines and pates, gravlox of salmon or halibut.
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"Iron Horse’s ’03 Classic Vintage Brut is very high in acidity, giving it a scoury, sharp bite that cuts into the palate. It’s also very dry, making for a certain austerity. Flavorwise, you’ll find suggestions of mashed peach, apricot, raspberry, mineral and brioche. — S.H. (12/31/2008)" -Rated 87, Wine Enthusiast
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"70% Pinot Noir 30% Chardonnay. Nicely champenized and mildly yeasty in scent, this crisp, slightly lean bottling shows a clear sense of development and is beginning to dry. Still, it is charged with a good bead of fine bubbles and will make pleasant drinking with shellfish in the near term." -Rated 87, Connoisseur's Guide to California Wines
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