The Harvest
The weather during the growing season was
relatively mild until the last week of August when we experienced a period of
hot temperatures. This weather prompted a quick harvest on August 19th,
to avoid excessive sugar content in the grapes. The grapes measured 21.8 Brix
at harvest with excellent acidity.
Winemaking
The grapes were whole-cluster pressed and settled in
a tank for 24 hours. The juice was racked to another stainless-steel tank to
undergo a 12-day fermentation. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was
racked to stainless-steel barrels to age for five months. The wine was bottled
in January 2021.
The Wine
The wine’s pale straw color is
typical of this varietal. While pouring, strong aromas of tropical fruit, pears
and lychee nuts jump out of the glass. On the palate the wine has flavors
similar to the aroma with a hint of banana custard on the finish. The wine is
light-bodied with excellent acidity giving the wine a crisp, clean and
refreshing finish.
Food Pairings
This wine is delightful as a
refreshing aperitif during the summer months. It also pairs beautifully with seafood,
especially scallops and with Mediterranean summer salads.
