California. Traditional method sparkling, 2023 vintage. Carboniste is one of the very few California producers working exclusively in sparkling wine — a singular focus that shows in the precision of the V23. Bright and fruit-forward rather than toasty or autolytic, this is California sparkling on its own terms: crisp green apple, lemon curd, white flower, and a clean mineral finish with fine, persistent bubbles. Approachable enough for the sparkling-curious, structured enough to hold up at the table.