All Of Me Brut

All Of Me Brut is a Massachusetts wine from Esplanda, listed as Sauvignon Blanc. The "Brut" on the label points to a dry style, and in sparkling wine that term means very little residual sugar. Sauvignon Blanc as a base grape is known for high natural acidity and aromatic lift, so expect a crisp, bright wine built around citrus, green apple or pear, and possibly the grassy or herbal edge the grape often shows. The details supplied don't give a measured profile, so treat those notes as what the style usually delivers. A cool New England growing season typically favors that kind of tension over ripe, tropical fruit. If the bottle is sparkling, as the Brut designation suggests, expect fine to moderate bubbles, a light to medium body, and a clean, dry finish. Sparkling wines in this style generally have little or no oak influence and no meaningful tannin, since the grape is white and fermentation is usually in stainless steel. The acidity should come through as a fresh, mouth-watering edge rather than sweetness. Serve it well chilled, around 40 to 45°F, which keeps the acidity lively and the bubbles fine. Putting it in the refrigerator for a few hours, or in an ice bath for about 20 minutes, will get it there. Skip decanting, because it would flatten the fizz and the aromatics. A tulip-shaped sparkling glass or an all-purpose white wine glass works best, and both hold the aromas better than a wide, shallow coupe. At the table, a dry, high-acid wine like this suits salty and fried foods. Think oysters and other raw shellfish, fish and chips, tempura, or a plate of fresh goat cheese with herbs. It also goes with sushi, lemony chicken, and salads dressed with vinaigrette. Because the style centers on freshness, plan to drink it in the near term rather than cellaring it. Bottles like this are generally at their best within a year or two of release.