J Vineyards Cuvee 20 Brut NV
(Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California) - [JS 94] [WE 92] [JD 90] [DM 90]

Notes from the Winemaker:
This J non-vintage Brut gracefully opens up with crisp lemon peel, honeysuckle and delicate yeast aromas. Upon entry, these notes follow through to a mix of Fuji apple and grapefruit interlaced with toast, caramel and almond flavors on the mid-palate. The acidity adds just enough liveliness and the citrus zest leads to a lingering, warm pear and lush finish. Demonstrating an illustrious combination of yesterday and today, its fresh exuberance showcases layers of depth and complexity.

Celebrating twenty years of winemaking excellence, J Cuvée 20 proudly displays an exceptional, stylish assemblage from our best cool-climate vineyard sites in the Russian River Valley.

Ratings & Reviews

94 Points - James Suckling:
"Light-bodied, full-flavored and complex, this wine is dry, toasty and handsomely mature in flavor. Made primarily from the 2017 vintage, it offers brioche, white pepper, citrus, ginger and grilled baguette notes on a vibrant texture of fine-grained bubbles. Drink now. (May 2025)

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"Fresh and focused, this energetic Brut delivers aromas of lemon peel, chalky minerality and chopped herb mélange on the nose. The palate is racy and alive, with driving citrus-laden acidity, pithy lemon and floral flavors and just a bit of grip at the finish." - Tom Capo (Oct 2025)

90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"Made from 51% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, and the rest Pinot Meunier, the NV Cuvee 20 Sparkling Wine pours a rich golden color, with ripe aromas of roasted pineapple, orange rind, bread dough, and white flowers. It offers a lively and rounded mouthfeel, with ripe fruit on the palate of poached pear and peach, and it has a soft texture. Drink it over the next few years." (Jul 2023)

90 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"Nicole Hitchcock, head winemaker at classic Sonoma sparkling house J Vineyards, crafts more than 30 wines annually. The J Cuvée 20 is a classic blend of the three Champagne grapes across the six estate vineyards in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. This flagship wine aims to be fresh and fruit-forward, showcasing richness and texture. Lemon and apple notes give way to toasted nut flavours." - Brianne Cohen (Nov 2022)