Roederer Estate, L'ermitage 2000

Founded in 1982, Roederer Estate Winery is nestled in Mendocino County's cool, fog-shrouded Anderson Valley.  This is the California outpost of Champagne Louis Roederer, and the sparkling wines are produced using only Estate-grown grapes from the winery's own vineyards.  L'Ermitage is Roederer Estate's special Tete de Cuvee, which has consistently been rated one of California's top sparkling wines since its debut in 1989.  This cuvee is fruity with a delicate bread crust note.  It has baked apple flavors and a long and round creamy finish.