Halter Ranch Vineyard Ancestor Estate, Paso Robles, USA 2019 Muller-Catoir The NV Carte Blanche (243rd

The NV Carte Blanche (243rd Blend) is a fabulous example of this style of higher-dosage Champagne

grapefruit and honeysuckle

The nose is extremely peppery

untoasted oak barrels (a fine-grained Caucasian wood that allows for excellent balance between fruit and oak) for nine months

97 Pts Wine Enthusiast

Halter Ranch Vineyard Ancestor Estate, Paso Robles, USA 2019 Muller-Catoir The NV Carte Blanche (243rdBaked blackberry, leather, cocoa and espresso bean aromas show on the nose of this blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Malbec and 17% Petit Verdot. The palate is generous in fruit, tense in tannins and very approachable, showing creamy blueberry, pepper and wild herb flavors. 93 Pts Wine Enthusiast