2005 VIOGNIER
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Nectarine & peach aromas with a soft finish

COLOR:
Brilliant gold

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Serve as an aperitif or with seafood. Complements lobster and crab especially well; fresh fruit.

FULL DESCRIPTION:
Subtle nectarine & peach aromas, this medium-bodied white wine reveals a vast array of flavors. Delicious with soft, bright acidity, this vintage reveals the true aromatic power of this variety without losing its elegance. Well balanced, with a lingering finish that calls for another sip.

PRODUCTION NOTES

WINEMAKER: Gilles Martin

GRAPE SOURCE:
100% estate grown Viognier

HARVESTED:
Hand picked on October 5th – 7th

YIELD:
2.5 tons/acre

BRIX: 23.1

FERMENTATION:
Stainless Steel vessels


ALCOHOL:
13.5%

RESIDUAL SUGAR:
0

CASE PRODUCTION: 389 (750ml)

BOTTLED:
May 2006

RELEASE:
October 2006

SUGG. PRICE:
$17.99 (750ml)

PRODUCTION DETAILS:
A careful selection of ripe grapes was hand harvested & meticulously sorted through for a final inspection to ensure the highest in quality production. Whole cluster pressing occurred to preserve the aroma integrity and acid balance. Gently pressed, the juice was immediately chilled to 48¾F. It was settled, & the clean juice was racked prior to fermentation. The juice was fermented at 58¾F in stainless-steel tanks, taking 62 days to finish to complete dryness & filtered in April 2006.