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Iron Horse Russian River Cuvee 2021

Rating92 2025
  • $58
    Avg. Price
  • Brut
    Dry/Sweet
  • White Blend
    Style

Vintages: 20202021

Tasting notes follow characteristics description and details.

Iron Horse Vineyards

Iron Horse Vineyards sparkling wines are rated and compared to similar brands. A detailed description along with tasting notes are provided.

Iron Horse Vineyards was founded in 1976. The first sparkling wines were produced from the 1980 vintage. Spectacular views welcome visitors at their Sebastopol, California winery.

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Critic Ratings


  • 92
    2025 Wine Spectator
  • 92
    2026 Wine Enthusiast

Iron Horse Russian River Cuvee 2021

Characteristics

Iron Horse Russian River Cuvee 2021 is a chardonnay dominant blend of 73% chardonnay and 27% pinot noir. Russian River Cuvee was first crafted in 1985 to commemorate the USA-Russia Summit in the same year. The 2021 vintage yielded a production of 1,500 cases.

Details


  • Dry/Sweet: Brut

  • Dosage: 8.3 grams/liter

  • The grapes: 27% pinot noir and 73% chardonnay

  • Appellation: Green Valley of Russian River Valley, California

  • Disgorged: May 2025

  • Lees aging: 3 years

  • Wine type: Sparkling Wine

  • Producer: Iron Horse Vineyards

Winemaker tasting notes

Nose: “A delicate bouquet of lemon meringue greets the nose, underscored by subtle hints of toasted brioche.”

Palate: “On the palate, vibrant notes of blood orange peel unfold, giving way to a richly textured core that reveals the warmth of spiced poached pear. The wine carries through to a lingering, memorable finish that invites another sip.”

Winery


Iron Horse Vineyards

Iron Horse Vineyards sparkling wines are rated and compared to similar brands. A detailed description along with tasting notes are provided.

Iron Horse Vineyards was founded in 1976. The first sparkling wines were produced from the 1980 vintage. Spectacular views welcome visitors at their Sebastopol, California winery.

Compare Iron Horse sparkling wines to similar brands on our Leaderboard pages.

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