Palate
Enticingly aromatic, this wine draws you in with hints of roses and honeysuckle before giving way to bright tropical flavors like lychee, passion fruit and just a touch of citrus. The off-dry style makes this a fun and refreshing wine on hot summer days.
Growing Conditions
It was a wet winter going into the 2016 growing season. We are accustom to working with limited amounts of water due to years of drought conditions. But this year we were worried about abundance. Strategic planning on the part of our vineyard team, and Biodynamic farming, has always seen us through the trying times and 2016 had us on our toes. Despite early season warmth and rain challenges, once we hit ripening season, harvest had great weather for hanging fruit to reach full maturity; not too hot, not too cold, just enough to achieve ideal flavors and balance.
Winemaking
The fruit went direct to press and went through fermentation in stainless steel, leading to a bright and uplifting wine.
