2019 Viognier- Silver Medal Winner
Awards
Silver, San Francisco Chronicle
Silver, San Francisco Int'l
Tasting Notes:
True to its variety, this wine has delicate floral notes and aromas of peach, honeysuckle, and tropical fruits. Barrel aging creates a palate that is round, elegant, and complex, giving the wine additional hints of vanilla and toast. Enjoy with roasted chicken, asian dishes, poached seafood, and crabcakes.
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Vintage | 2019 |
Varietal | Viognier |
Varietal Composition | 100% Viognier |
Appellation | Monticello |
Vineyard | Ellerslie |
Harvest Date | 08/24/2019 |
Acid | 6.6 g/L |
PH | 3.58 |
Residual Sugar | .03 |
Alcohol | 13.30% |
Volume | 750 ml |
Bottling Date | 09/28/2020 |
Cases Produced | 1496 |
Terroir:
This wine is made from 100% estate-grown fruit. Our vines are sheltered in the foothills of Carter’s Mountain in the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA).
Winemaker's Notes:
Viognier was hand-harvested and destemmed into tanks to undergo a 12 hour cold maceration. After 12 hours, the grapes were pressed and the juices cold-settled before fermenting at a low temperature in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation was nearly complete, one-third was put into 1 and 2 year-old French oak barrels. After nine months of aging on lees, the result is a wine that is aromatic and full-bodied.
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