This refreshing, vibrant wine has aromas of citrus, melon, mango and peaches, along with floral notes and a nice hint of white pepper spiciness. It is rich and complex with honey, citrus and apple flavors framed by a nice acid structure that balances its natural sweetness.
APPELLATION:
Edna Valley
VINEYARD CERTIFICATION:
SIP Certified Sustainable
HARVEST DATES:
October 2017
FERMENTATION:
Cold tank fermented at 55°F for 6 weeks; kept on the lees for 9 months to add to the richness
BARREL Contact:
Zero
ALCOHOL:
14.2%
TA:
8.6 g/L
PH:
3.3
CASES PRODUCED:
230
The 2017 vintage came as a relief as it was the first after years of draught. Rain in the yearly part of the year replenished soils. This along with the cool-climate ensured these grapes were not impacted by heat spikes that affected other areas of the state as Harvest approached. These grapes ripened and were picked with high acidity and impressive aromatic intensity in early September.ine