Nose
Honeysuckle, orange blossom, lemongrass, wet stone.
Palate
Fuji apple, pink grapefruit, honeydew melon, flint; refreshing acidity, rich & balanced structure.
Growing Conditions
All in all, 2016 is poised to
go down in the books as one of the most perfect
growing seasons. April and May were warm and
dry with temperatures jumping into the triple
digits by early June. This hot start led to a large
crop, with larger berries and cluster weights.
We managed both the yields and water
throughout our vineyards. By mid-summer
cooler temperatures arrived and continued
through harvest. As things cooled significantly in
late August and into September and October, it
allowed for long hang times and optimal picking
dates. The especially long season allowed the
grapes to ripen slowly which helped preserve
freshness and elegance in the finished wines.
ESTATE VINEYARDS
43% Les Collines
35% Goff
22% Seven Hills
Harvest
2016 was the longest harvest we can remember.
It was one of the earliest growing seasons on
record, bud-break, bloom and veraison were
all the earliest we have ever seen. For Amavi
Cellars we started picking in August and didn't
finish until mid-October (just before the rain!).
This combination of early and long created the
best of both worlds.
Aging
100% Neutral French Oak.
Food Pairing
Rich fish & shellfish, grilled asparagus, spicy dishes.
