Brick & Mortar is a highly acclaimed project founded by husband-and-wife team Matt and Alexis Iaconis, dedicated to crafting high-altitude, cool-climate wines with striking definition and poise. Sourced from pristine vineyards across the chilly Sonoma Coast AVA, this estate focuses heavily on the traditional methods of sparkling wine production. Brick & Mortar has built a reputation for championing early harvesting, a technique that naturally preserves low sugars and piercingly high acidity levels in the grapes. Their hands-off approach in the cellar allows the raw, coastal energy of California's Pacific-influenced maritime sites to speak clearly through the glass.

The 2023 Sonoma Coast Brut Rosé is a vibrant and focused sparkling wine crafted primarily from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The fruit is picked explicitly for sparkling production, capturing a tense, racy frame. Following a gentle direct pressing to achieve its delicate, pale pink hue, the juice undergoes fermentation in neutral oak and stainless steel before its secondary fermentation. The 2023 growing season gave this bottling a remarkable structural balance, combining pristine, crisp red berry notes with a chalky, mineral-driven undercurrent. It stands as a brilliant example of modern California sparkling wine that favors energy and crispness over heavy yeast autolysis.

Why You’ll Love it

• This is a brilliantly refreshing domestic sparkling rosé that mirrors the laser-like focus and drive of fine grower Champagne.

• The 2023 vintage is standout for its high-toned aromatic lift, leaping from the glass with wild strawberries, rainier cherries, pink grapefruit zest, and a touch of rose petal.

• On the palate, a lively and persistent mousse delivers a crisp texture that is immediately brightened by a core of zesty acidity.

• It exhibits a clean, bone-dry profile that finishes with a refreshing snap of sea salt and wet stone minerality.

• It serves as an exceptional lifestyle sparkling wine—equally suited for a casual brunch, a sunny afternoon poolside, or a formal seafood dinner.

How To Serve It

• Serve this wine well-chilled between 43°F and 46°F to maximize its refreshing bite and keep the delicate red fruit notes sharp.

• No decanting is required for this fresh and energetic bottling; simply pop the cork and enjoy its immediate, bright effervescence.

• Pour this into appropriate stemware to allow the bright, maritime berry aromas plenty of room to unfurl and channel to the nose.

• This crisp rosé is an elite pairing partner for salty or briny appetizers, matching perfectly with fresh oysters, smoked salmon rillettes, or crispy prosciuttos.