Vivid pink grapefruit and mineral aromas. Delicious
citrus, green apple, and melon flavors and a mouthwatering kiwi fruit finish.
The first impression is round and supple, quieted by oak, then the wine turns a corner toward fragrant white cherry and apple fruit flavors. Tart acidity keeps it refreshing, ready to serve with pan-roasted sole and other white-fleshed fish. -Wine&Spirits
Cakebread’s interpretation of this wine is a classic expression of the varietal, with aromas of fresh pink grapefruit, mineral, and stone fruit. On the palate, the flavors mirror the aromas. Refreshing and lively fruit acids with hints of mineral, gooseberry, melon and grapefruit all contribute to this wine’s overall crisp impression. The wine’s lovely fruit intensity and subtle vanilla oak notes carry into the clean, persistent finish.
| Wine maker notes |
| The grapes were night-harvested at cool temperatures to preserve their fresh, vibrant flavors and ensure an ideal balance of sugar and acidity. After the fruit arrived at the winery, we immediately pressed the whole clusters to maximize varietal character while minimizing the extraction of astringent compounds from the skins. Eighty-two percent of the juice was tank-fermented, while 18% was fermented in neutral oak barrels. Subsequently, 95% of the wine aged five months in neutral barrels to enrich its texture while optimizing varietal intensity.
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| Technical notes |
| 14.1% alcohol |
