Nose
It boasts a bouquet of
pomelo, white tea, amber and vanilla bean custard.
Palate
Flavors of spice, dulce de membrillo,
lemon zest and honeycomb contribute to the lush and seamless texture. The finish is long
and bright with a hint of minerality.
Growing Conditions
2012 has been described by many as “textbook perfect,” with both yields
and quality being well above average. The growing season was long and mild, leading to even
ripening, and harvest was completed before the first storm of the season arrived in late
October. The wines from 2012 are expressive, balanced and delicious!
Clonal Selection: Wente
Harvest
Hand‐harvested grapes
Bottling
Unfined and unfiltered; bottled January 2014.
Winemaking
Whole cluster, direct to press, cold
Barrel‐fermented with indigenous yeasts; 6 months to completion
Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels
Aging
Aged 11 months in French oak barrels; 60% new; Aged sur lies; biweekly bâtonnage
Appearance
The wine is light flaxen, aurulent in color.