| Vintage: | 2007 |
| Wine Type: | White Wine |
| Appellation: | Sonoma Valley |
| Sugar: | .1% |
| PH: | 3.41 |
| Residual Sugar: | .05% |
| Alcohol %: | 14.4% |
Tasting Notes:
On the nose: aromas of Pippin apple, pear and citrus combine with sweet vanilla and hints of toasty oak. Evolving to ripe fruit that’s complemented with notes of toasted hazelnuts, the texture is creamy with bright acidity, leading to a long, lingering finish.
Awards:
Gold Medal
2009 San Diego International Wine Competition
Silver Medal
2009 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Vineyard Notes:
Vineyard Blocks: Green Valley, Sangiacomo
Production Notes:
Clones: Wente and Robert Young
Winemaker Notes:
This wine was hand harvested with whole cluster pressing. Barrel fermentated in French oak of which 40% was new, (Coopers—Francois Frere, Cadus). Partial Malolactic fermentation, Aged Sur Lies with regular stirring (batonage), approximately 9 months in barrel.
Food Pairing:
Ideal for serving with shellfish risotto, like lobster and shrimp, your favorite chicken dish or enjoyed all by itself.
