

2021
Vieilles Vignes
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Description
The fruit for our Vieilles Vignes Blanc is harvested from the heart of the cool Russian River Valley appellation from three distinctive vineyards: Ritchie, Ricioli and Fanucchi-Wood Road. The Ritchie Vineyard vines are over 40 years old and yield small clusters with ripe skins and concentrated flavors. The Ricioli Vineyard has an alluvial clay-loam soil composition and is planted to the Musque clone of Sauvignon Blanc lending floral aromas to the wine. Fanucchi-Wood Road is an organically grown and dry-farmed vineyard with the vines receiving great sun exposure resulting in bright fruit flavors.
Aroma:Fresh floral aromas of lemon blossom and orange marmelade leap from the glass.
Palate:Luxurious and refreshing flavors entice the palate with hints of white peach, pear and fresh-cut lime. This wine displays well-integrated acidity that lingers throughout the llengthy, crisp finish. A truly delightful and invigorating white wine.
Vintage Notes:The grapes were hand-harvested between August 31 and September 2 and were whole-cluster pressed and fermented in neutral oak barrels prior to bottling.
- Appelation: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
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Varietals:
- 46% Sauvignon Blanc
- 45% French Colombard
- 5% Trousseau Gris
- 4% Viognier
- Alcohol:12.5 %
- pH: 3.12
- TA 6.7 g/L
- Production: 204 Cases
Meats & Fish:Shellfish, Almond Crusted Chicken with ArugulaCheese & Nuts:Semi-Soft CheesesFruits & Vegetables:Mango; Apple & Goat Cheese Almond Salad