Nose
Fragrant honeysuckle, grapefruit and
apple aromas abound.
Palate
The palate is
apple jolly rancher, peach and pear.
The crisp finish is pineapple, citrus
and honey crisp apple.
Growing Conditions
The 2012 growing season came in like a lion, cooler than normal and above
average rain through the spring. The sky cleared during the first week of
June and things began to dry out and temperatures in June and July were
average. It warmed up in August and temperatures stayed above average
with only light rain through October. Overall the season was a little late
but Mother nature gave us a great growing season and perfectly balanced
fruit and spice characters with plenty of Washington terroir.
Appellation/Vineyards:
Spring Creek Vineyard-Yakima
Far Away and Gamache Vineyards– Columbia Valley
Francisca’s Vineyard– Walla Walla
Bottling
April 8, 2013
Winemaking
Whole clusters of handharvested Chardonnay grapes, Dijon clone, were gently pressed fermented cool and slow to preserve its
fresh fruitiness. The Roussanne and Viognier were also pressed whole cluster but fermented separately in
small French oak barrels. The Roussanne adds a broad citrus element to the mid-palate and finish, while
the Viognier adds a peachy lift to the aroma profile.
Aging
Chardonnay: Steel tank fermented and aged sur lie
for 80 days; Roussanne: aged in small neutral barrels and aged sur
lie for 60 days; Viognier: aged in small neutral barrels and aged
sur lie for 80 days
Food Pairing
Enjoy the
2012 She-Devil chardonnay with tarragon sea scallops or grilled pineapple
chicken.
