Vintage & Viticulture
We experienced a relatively mild, dry winter and this led to an early spring. Bud break was about 2 weeks earlier and May brought in summer like weather. The rest of the season remained warm and allowed grapes to reach ripeness not seen in a couple of years.
Winemaker's Notes:
The grapes were harvested Sept 9, 2010 almost a month and a half before last years harvest date. The fruit was a blend from 7 year old and 16 year old vines. After pressing the juice was clarified with flotation technology and the clean juice was inoculated with a selected yeast strain for Sauvignon Blanc. Fermentation was completed in 10 days and further aging was done in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of grapefruit, pear, lemon citrus and grassy notes. On the palate, white grapefruit, lemon-lime, gooseberries and Asian pear. Under tones of minerality meets with a zesty acid making this wine pair well with good friends and conversation.
Food Pairings:
Vegetable rolls or grilled vegetable dishes. Shellfish, white fish or a grilled chicken salad.
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