Black Hills Brut 750ml

The first sparkling wine from Black Hills impressed me, but the second release, based on 2019 fruit, is even better. This 79/21 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir offers more tension. The Chardonnay provides bright lemon and tangerine notes with floral scents, while the Pinot Noir adds texture, richness, and red fruit. After 40 months on lees, it has a creamy, chalky texture. This wine is harmonious in the glass.

Score: 91 points -- Anthony Gismondi, gismondionwine.com, 2024