2016 BL Viognier
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Viognier
Harvest Date
9/12-16/2016
Sugar
0
Acid
6.4
pH
3.5
Aging
Tank and barrel
Fermentation
Tank and barrel
Bottling Date
2/18/2017
Residual Sugar
0
Alcohol %
13.2
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Viognier
Harvest Date
9/12-16/2016
Sugar
0
Acid
6.4
pH
3.5
Aging
Tank and barrel
Fermentation
Tank and barrel
Bottling Date
2/18/2017
Residual Sugar
0
Alcohol %
13.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aromas of lemon, rose hip and persimmon. Flavors of butterscotch, clementine, and papaya.
Vineyard Notes
One vineyard sits between 900' and 1200' elevation. Southeast aspect, with 10% grade. Rocky soil comprised of shale, limestone and clay. The other is a similar elevation but is comprised of green stone and quartz and is a Southwest aspect.
Production Notes
Grapes were pressed lightly in order to get the highest quality juice. 2/3 of the juice was barrel fermented, 1/3 was tank fermented. The barrels were stirred once a week to increase palate weight.
Winemaker Notes
2016 was quite wet in early spring making conditions challenging in the vineyard. July and August dried out and we saw good ripening and flavor development in both reds and whites. Merlot, Cab Franc and Chardonnay stood out.
Production
400 cases