Composition: 50% Viognier; 30% Rousanne; 20% Grenache
Blanc
Aroma:
This wonderfully aromatic white Rhone style blend showcases a
complex array of floral and tropical notes, ripe peach, apricot,
white pepper and stone fruits. It rewards the nose with hints
of pear, spiced apple and fresh baked lemon meringue. A touch
of toasty French oak gives one a hint of sweet vanilla, and rounds
out the nose.
Palate: Upon taking your first sip, you will immediately
notice the creamy and silky texture this wine presents. As
the wine flows across your mid-palate a mineral component coupled
with good natural acidity takes over and warms the mouth. The
finish is smooth and satisfying and lingers long after you have set
the glass down.
Winemaking:
The grapes for this exciting blend were harvested in Santa Barbara
County during the cool morning hours in [month]. They were
brought to the winery and immediately pressed to cold, stainless
steel fermentation tanks. The juice was allowed to settle at
50° F overnight and then barreled down to one and two year old
French oak barrels for the start of fermentation. Natural
yeasts were used to enhance mouth feel and aromatics. After
primary fermentation was completed, secondary Malolactic
fermentation was used on 60% of the blend. This adds
roundness to the mouth, and softens some of the harder acids that
can occur. After aging in barrel for 10 months, the wine was
nitrogen racked to tank and the final blend was assembled.
Great care was taken at every stage of the winemaking process to
ensure that the wonderful aromatics and luxurious texture of this
wine remained at the forefront.
Food
Pairings: This pretty white wine is a natural match for
seafood and light summer salads. In particular, we
suggestgrilled Mahi Mahi with a citrus-glazed butter served with
jasmine rice. Or, try it with macadamia crusted prawns with a
jalapeno infused (sauce)?. Of course, Sweet water oysters on
the half shell aren't half bad either! En Vino Veritas!
(In wine there is truth) (or Cheers!) I like En Vino
Veritas!
Chemical
Analysis: pH:
3.68
TA: 5.0 g/L
Alc: 14.1% by volume
Winemaker: Jason Welch
