Sinnet 'Brut Cuvée' Russian River Valley, Sonoma Co., California 2021
Sinnet is a California sparkling wine project rooted in the Russian River Valley, where cool marine air from the Pacific and a long, temperate growing season create conditions well-suited to traditional method sparkling wine production. The brand is part of The Yount Room portfolio, based in Yountville. Winemaker Weston Eidson brings an unconventional path to the cellar — trained first in international law, with a master's degree from the University of Warwick, before traveling extensively through major wine regions and transitioning to winemaking. In addition to Sinnet, Eidson co-founded WESTBORN, a collaboration with Russell Bevan and Nathan Reeves producing long-lees-aged traditional method sparkling wines from North Coast California. The name Sinnet refers to the artful binding of braided rope — a metaphor for the intertwining of place, craft, and time that defines the project's philosophy. Farming is described as intentional and sustainable, with vineyards as the primary point of reference.
- WINEMAKER: Weston Eidson
- FARMING: Sustainably farmed.
- VARIETY: 55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir
- TERROIR: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County. One of California's benchmark appellations for traditional method sparkling wine, the Russian River Valley benefits from a cool, fog-influenced climate moderated by proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Long hang times and consistent diurnal temperature shifts preserve natural acidity while allowing full phenolic development. The appellation is defined primarily by well-drained Goldridge sandy loam soils — a low-fertility, fine-grained coastal series that imparts the characteristic mineral tension associated with the region's best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
- VINIFICATION: Méthode Traditionnelle; secondary fermentation in bottle.
- AGING: Aged for three years on the lees, with a dosage of 6 g/L. Disgorgement August 2024.
- TASTING NOTES: Fine, persistent effervescence. The nose opens with plum, apple, and crushed oyster shell, layered with freshly baked pie crust and lemon zest. On the palate, vibrant acidity frames flavors of cherry, baked apple, and lemon meringue, with brioche notes from lees aging, accents of ginger spice, and a lively mineral thread through the finish. Lingering citrus peel on the close.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Mushroom quiche, oysters and shellfish, soft-ripened cheeses, charcuterie, roasted chicken.
- SCORES: 92 pts, Decanter
Sinnet 'Brut Cuvée' Russian River Valley, Sonoma Co., California 2021
Sinnet is a California sparkling wine project rooted in the Russian River Valley, where cool marine air from the Pacific and a long, temperate growing season create conditions well-suited to traditional method sparkling wine production. The brand is part of The Yount Room portfolio, based in Yountville. Winemaker Weston Eidson brings an unconventional path to the cellar — trained first in international law, with a master's degree from the University of Warwick, before traveling extensively through major wine regions and transitioning to winemaking. In addition to Sinnet, Eidson co-founded WESTBORN, a collaboration with Russell Bevan and Nathan Reeves producing long-lees-aged traditional method sparkling wines from North Coast California. The name Sinnet refers to the artful binding of braided rope — a metaphor for the intertwining of place, craft, and time that defines the project's philosophy. Farming is described as intentional and sustainable, with vineyards as the primary point of reference.
- WINEMAKER: Weston Eidson
- FARMING: Sustainably farmed.
- VARIETY: 55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir
- TERROIR: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County. One of California's benchmark appellations for traditional method sparkling wine, the Russian River Valley benefits from a cool, fog-influenced climate moderated by proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Long hang times and consistent diurnal temperature shifts preserve natural acidity while allowing full phenolic development. The appellation is defined primarily by well-drained Goldridge sandy loam soils — a low-fertility, fine-grained coastal series that imparts the characteristic mineral tension associated with the region's best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
- VINIFICATION: Méthode Traditionnelle; secondary fermentation in bottle.
- AGING: Aged for three years on the lees, with a dosage of 6 g/L. Disgorgement August 2024.
- TASTING NOTES: Fine, persistent effervescence. The nose opens with plum, apple, and crushed oyster shell, layered with freshly baked pie crust and lemon zest. On the palate, vibrant acidity frames flavors of cherry, baked apple, and lemon meringue, with brioche notes from lees aging, accents of ginger spice, and a lively mineral thread through the finish. Lingering citrus peel on the close.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Mushroom quiche, oysters and shellfish, soft-ripened cheeses, charcuterie, roasted chicken.
- SCORES: 92 pts, Decanter