2007 Muscat Canelli
| Release Date: | 02-01-2008 | Alcohol: | 12.5% |
| Residual Sugar: | 4.1% | Acidity: | 0.75, pH 3.40 |
| Tasting Notes: Floral aromas, especially honeysuckle, mesh into a complex nose that includes white peach, orange peel, and a whiff of nutmeg. The flavors of peach, nectarine, and layered spices linger through the slightly sweet, crisp, lightly mineral finish. |
| Winemaker's Notes: 2007produced another nice, ripe vintage of Muscat Canelli from Champoux Vineyard, which comprises 50% of the blend. The remaining 50% is from our Estate Vineyard. Muscat is one of the few varieties that is critical to hand harvest, and all of the fruit arrived in great shape. Quickly pressed, chilled, and settled, the clarified juice from each vineyard fermented separately . A specific yeast strain (VL1) for Muscat was used for fermentation, which was stopped at about 4% residual sugar, balancing the high natural acidity in both lots. It was blended and bottled in January 2008. 1600 cases made. |