VARIETIES

Producer

Pippin Hill

Wine

Costa

Vintage

2020

Region

Virginia, USA

Appellation

Monticello AVA

Chardonnay 100%

SPARKLING METHOD

Méthode classique

Lees Aging

32 Months

DOSAGE

STRUCTURE

Acidity
Tannin
Alcohol 11.3%
Body
Sweetness
FLAVOR NOTES

Dried apricot, Bread dough, Cheese rind, Cooking spice.

About

Pippin Hill 2020 Costa

Wine Style
Elevator Pitch

Pippin Hill’s 2020 Costa is a nod to our sister property, Costa, in Charleston, SC, this limited release came to life from Chardonnay grapes harvested early for high acidity and 3 years of riddling before disgorgement.

Fans of Pippin Hill’s Blanc de Blanc and Sparkling Rosé might discover a new favorite among Costa Vino’s aromas of apricot, and white flower, and layered, creamy flavors of brioche, white peach, nectarine, and chicory. The lean and bright finish lends these fine bubbles to any occasion!

Deeply complex yet approachable, this sparkling wine made from 100% Chardonnay hits all the marks expected from the traditional method.

The balance is perfect and has a wonderfully long finish. Excellent on its own or with almost any cheese.

Pairings

In a Pinch

Just about anything fried, light fish, and creamy cheeses.

Deeper Dive

They say sparkling is a somm’s best friend, and this wine shows why. Its elevated acidity, medium body, and firm texture allow it to span across all sorts of pairing options.

It’s light enough to stick to the classic raw bar options like oysters and caviar, but can cut its way through rich, creamy cheeses as well. 

This bottle will also be great with fried options like French fries or fried chicken.

Stand out features: Bright acidity, toasty notes, long finish.

Steer Clear

Probably red meats, especially with thick sauces. 

Cheeses

These cheeses available at Pippin Hill. 

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Grayson Back
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Recipe Ideas

Service

Which glasses?

Flutes and coupes are great for the traditional celebratory feel. (I realize coupes aren’t great for aromatics, but sometimes ya gotta live a little.)

All-purpose and white wine glasses are best for capturing the full potential of the wine.

Should I decant this?

Why "Doesn't need it"?

Decanting a sparkling wine may seem odd, but some can benefit from it. 

This wine does start to open up nicely, but it’s probably better off happening in your glass than a decanter.

Serving Temp

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The correct serving temperature is important to show a wine’s true potential, but don’t stress over getting the temp exactly right. Use the chart below to try to get in the right ballpark.

Aging

When should I open this?

If a wine has been released by the producer and is available for sale, it means it is ready to drink. Wines don’t necessarily get “better” with age, they just change. Typically, this change involves things like losing fresh fruit flavors in exchange for more savory notes.

The moment you should open the bottle depends on your preference, so it’s more important to understand the evolution and the life span of the bottle than it is to try to time its opening perfectly. (It’s far better to open a bottle too early than too late.)

This bottle should probably be opened between:

2025 – 2035

Producer

Our Approach to Winemaking

Crafting the finest Virginia Estate wines is our passion and our purpose. Pippin Hill is delighted to partner with Michael Shaps of Virginia WineWorks to oversee our boutique-scale production. After harvesting at their prime, our grapes go through “custom crush” processing – the initial crush, quality evaluation, stainless and French oak barrel fermentation, blending, filtering, and bottling.

MONTICELLO WINE TRAIL

We at Pippin Hill tip our hat to Thomas Jefferson, “America’s first distinguished viticulturist.” And we are thrilled to have realized the dream that Mr. Jefferson never achieved—producing world-class wines in his native state. Pippin Hill is honored to be among 25 other vineyards and wineries on the Monticello Wine Trail here in the Birthplace of American Wine.

Sustainable Viticulture

Pippin Hill is committed to protecting and preserving the rural agrarian health and beauty of our vineyard and farm environs. We proactively embrace and follow environmentally sound and supportive viticulture practices, minimizing chemical repellents and optimizing natural sprays to keep our vines productive and our land healthy.

Terroir

“Terroir” in French winemaking terminology means the holistic interface of environment and earth. In other words, the elements and conditions in which wine is produced (elevation, sunlight, soil, topography, water, climate). Pippin Hill’s ideal terroir features a stable foundation of granitic pre-Cambrian formation, a deep groundwater aquifer and soils from two ancient and four alluvial fans.

Dean & Lynn

As the CEO and co-founder of Easton Porter Group– Opens in a new tab, Dean Andrews knows the nitty-gritty of five-star hospitality as well as anyone. Before launching EPG, Andrews served as senior operating officer for Orient-Express Hotels, Ltd., overseeing some of the world’s most exclusive properties. He’s acquired, repositioned and operated resorts, small and large luxury hotels and acclaimed restaurants across the globe, helping elevate the standards of hospitality excellence worldwide. Today he loves nothing more than honing the finer points of EPG’s boutique properties, because that’s what three decades in the hospitality industry has taught him:
every detail counts.

As creative director and co-founder of Easton Porter Group, Lynn Easton brings her exceptional design eye and event expertise to complement Dean’s business acumen. All EPG properties bear her signature style imprint. As founder of Easton Events– Opens in a new tab, a leading event planning and design company, Lynn’s classic taste, bespoke events, and weddings have earned her a devoted following as well as a nod as one of Vogue’s Top 5 Event Planners. Her work has been widely published including Martha Stewart, Town & Country, The Knot, Southern Weddings, and Southern Living Weddings.

Interested in joining our wine club?

Contact

5022 Plank Rd North Garden
Virginia 22959 USA

1-434-202-8063

INFO@PIPPINHILLFARM.COM

www.pippinhillfarm.com

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