A deliciously complex, methode-champenoise sparkling wine, the 2018 REX HILL Grande Cuvée offers a fruity nose of golden apple, cider, quince, and brioche. Bright flavors of green apple, green strawberry, apricot blossom, peanut brittle, and ginger panna cotta are supported by acidity and minerality. The wine shows further nuance with hints of roasted root vegetables, earth, and caramel. The mid-palate is rich and creamy, and a hint of toasted oak can be tasted on a finish that is hedonistic and heavenly.