The wine is made from grapes grown in the cool climate of Sonoma County, California.
Hints of brioche and berries, with lively citrus aromas.
Delicate bubbles enhance these characteristics in the mouth, and the long, lingering finish makes this sparkling wine appealing for another sip.
The harvested grapes are separated into lots and presses and undergo primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks to produce base wine, which is then blended based on the aroma, acidity, etc. of the base wine to create cuvées.
A mixture of sugar and yeast (liqueur de tirage) is added to the cuvée, which is then bottled, and a secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle using the Champenoise method.
After fermentation is complete, the wine is aged for 18 months on the yeast lees, then the bottles are riddled to collect the lees at the neck of the bottle, the neck of the bottle is frozen to remove the lees (degorgement), a small amount of liqueur is added to balance the wine (dosage), the wine is corked, and the wine is bottle-aged with wire.
After aging in the bottle, the wine is labeled, covered in foil and shipped.
Luck & Riddle is one of the largest producers of Champagne-method sparkling wine in California and the United States, as well as contract producer for sparkling wine wineries across the country.
While they produce sparkling wine for over 150 companies each year, Rack & Riddle is their only in-house brand.
The Rack & Riddle name and logo come from the traditional Champagne making method, with "rack" and "riddling" referring to the process of removing sediment from wine.
The logo is inspired by the historic Champagne Riddling Rack.
They continue to produce sparkling wines using the latest equipment and technology while maintaining a deep respect for tradition.