Nose
Mineral
and light spice aromas, with a
peachy touch of oak .
Palate
The first flavor on the palate is peach, specifically the portion of the peach just
inside of the skin. A wave of pear
followed by a wave of apricot
washes over the palate with a
bright glossy texture. The finish
returns to layers of peach, mineral,
spice and the memory of oak.
Growing Conditions
The 2013 growing started slowly, with an extended bloom period due to cooler than
average temperatures. After bloom we couldn’t have programmed better growing conditions. Very warm days and cool clear nights were the norm. A few scattered thunderstorms hit sections of the growing area but there was no significant rainfall after
early June, allowing for precise canopy management. Through July and August we had
warmer than normal temperatures and no rainfall.
Harvest
Harvest ended up starting about a
week early from the warm sites, but as things cooled off we were able slow down thing
in the Walla Walla valley and allow the fruit to get fully mature for perfect flavors.
Over all the 2013 vintage will prove to be an excellent vintage.
Bottling
April 3, 2014
Winemaking
Hand picked grapes were pressed whole cluster, creating
richer expressive fruit flavors and a fuller texture . Barrel fermentation and the use of five
distinctly different yeast types creates complexity, body and a huge spectrum of fruit flavors.
Extended aging on the fermentation lees, leads to creaminess and mineral notes. The idea behind this wine is to create an aromatic, romantic wine with elegance using tried and true old
world techniques.
Aging
5 months, 18% New Oak, 77% FR, 14% AM,
& 9% Hungarian
