Fine sparkling wine, a chateau—dreams fulfilled
Sitting atop a knoll in Napa Valley lays a grand chateau that embodies a French winemaker’s dream; to find a slice of California soil and bring forth something amazing. On the cool-climate tract of land, perfect for cultivating sumptuous Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, the Taittinger family of Reims, France grew their crop. And slowly, under the watchful eye of founding winemaker Eileen Crane, the sparkling wines eventually took their rightful place in the competitive world of fine wine, attracting…