Iron Horse 1997 Classic Vintage Brut (Sonoma County)
This is Iron Horse's signature bubbly. Opens with delicate aromas of lime, vanilla and smoke, and when you taste it, strawberries kick in. The mouthfeel is especially nice, light as air and soft as silk, despite the crisp acids. Paul Gregutt
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DesignationClassic Vintage Brut
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Alcohol13%
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Bottle Size750ML
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CategorySparkling
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Date Published12/1/2002
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