Left Foot Charley 2022 Cremant of Michigan (Grand Traverse)
Item Number: 19887
UPC: 0-855002005498
Country: USA
Region: Michigan
Sub Region: Michigan
Appellation/AVA: Michigan
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2022
Grape(s): 77% Pinot Blanc / 23% Chardonnay
Type: Wine - Sparkling
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 12
Crémant is a French term used for any sparkling wines not made in the Champagne region. The Left Foot Charley crémant hails from the great vineyards in Northern Michigan. Pinot Blanc from Old Mission Peninsula and Chardonnay from Benzie County are grown specifically for this wine.
The grapes are whole cluster pressed, and only the heart of the pressing is chosen for the fermentation. This is the purest of the juice and has the most delicate texture. This practice minimizes bitterness and accentuates fruit qualities. The settled wine then completes second fermentation in a closed tank (Charmat method) to build the bubble structure. It is bottled young and meant to be enjoyed within the first few years.