Hearth & Horizon Cellars

United States · Clarksburg

A story told through Sparkling Chenin. Get to know the imagined place and cellar approach behind the bottle.

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Hearth & Horizon cellar team

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For this fictional bottling, a second fermentation in bottle is followed by extended time on lees. That rest is imagined to build the gentle biscuit character and integrate the mousse. A restrained finishing dosage keeps the overall impression bright while giving the palate a rounded edge.

In the vineyard: Hearth & Horizon estate blocks
In the cellar: 24 months on lees; traditional bottle fermentation

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Behind the label.

Hearth & Horizon 2023 is our fictional expression of Sparkling Chenin from Clarksburg. Its tasting profile starts with yellow apple, quince, lively bubbles. The imagined producer, Hearth & Horizon Cellars, works toward a wine that feels at home with food: expressive on the first pour, then more detailed as it settles into the glass. This bottle gives the collection a distinct starting point without asking you to commit your whole case to one style.

A fine, persistent mousse lifts the fruit and gives the palate an airy opening. Fresh acidity provides the structure, while a soft, savory note adds depth through the finish. The intended style is dry and food-friendly, with the bubbles contributing texture rather than overpowering the wine.

Region: Clarksburg
Appellation: Clarksburg
Winemaker: Hearth & Horizon cellar team
Vineyard: Hearth & Horizon estate blocks
Soil: Well-drained loam and marine sediment
Cellar approach: 24 months on lees; traditional bottle fermentation