Nose
The prominent nose offers vivid aromas of freshly cut grass, honeydew melon and green fig. You will also notice hints of lemongrass, grapefruit and crème brulée with orange zest.
Palate
The ever present green notes linger in the mouth feel, com-plementing ripe tropical fruit and minerality. The dominant, refreshing fruit delivers a sense of sweetness. The French oak barrel aging, along with the perfect amount of acidity, create the perfect sipping wine for a hot summer’s night
Growing Conditions
Our 2016 Bordeaux-style white blend was crafted from Sau-vignon Blanc from the Smith-Cerne Vineyard in The Dalles and Semillon from our Estate Double River Vineyard in Walla Walla.
Harvest
The Sauvignon Blanc was picked early in the sea-son to maintain true varietal characteristics and firm acidity, while the Semillon enjoyed a little more “hang-time” and the golden berries were harvested at a later stage to ensure bright, tropical fruit notes
Winemaking
A cool, slow fermentation in stain-less steel resulted in vibrant and fruit-forward wines with great personality. The Semillon was transferred to neutral French oak barrels towards the end of its fermentation and was stirred once a week for about 3 months for complexity and structure.
Aging
3 months neutral French oak (Sémillon)
Food Pairing
Pair with Asian inspired dishes, grilled chicken with aspar-agus, salty cheeses and basically anything from the sea!
