Supernova Rosé Brut 2023

Winemaker Weston Eidson built his reputation through his Napa Valley-based Silver Ghost Cellars and Montagu wines, having trained under the likes of Jason Moore (Modus Operandi) and Russell Bevan to master Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon at the highest level. But bubbles were always calling – so a few years ago, he launched Supernova, and the sparkling wine world took notice immediately.

Weston sources the majority of fruit for this wine from the upper reaches of Manchester Ridge, a coastal mountain vineyard in the Mendocino Ridge AVA sitting 2,000 feet above Anderson Valley and the Pacific Ocean. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines here rest above the daily coastal fog line, soaking up summer sunshine while benefiting from the cool Pacific climate – producing vibrant, fruit-forward grapes built for exceptional sparkling wine. The '23 vintage is 61% Chardonnay, 31% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Meunier, and 3% still Pinot Noir for color. The result is a compelling, layered wine that Wine Enthusiast called "super fun and crushable" – which is precisely why we made a deal to grab every bottle we could. We just wish we'd grabbed more!

Expect aromas of ripe strawberries, peaches, orange blossoms, and a toasty, bready note – a spring soiree in a glass. On the palate, expressive apricot, cherry, and sour orange candy notes make this as fun to drink as it is impressive to serve. It's no wonder this wine has rocketed to the top of our most popular California sparkling rosés ever offered – and honestly, it's a wine we recommend keeping stocked by the case at all times for whatever celebration life throws your way. (I bought a couple cases for a friend’s wedding reception and have zero regrets.)

At $18 a bottle, this is one of the finest values in California sparkling wine, full stop. Quantities are lighter than usual this go-round, so if you've been on the fence, now's a great time to jump. Grab yours while the getting is good!