Palate
Aromas of white peach, lemon balm, and gardenia lead to flavors of McIntosh apples, apricots, and lime zest, with delicate traces of pineapple.
Growing Conditions
The 2022 growing season was one we’d like to see every year. We had a mild but sunny spring, plenty of sun and heat throughout the summer, and a substantial drought extending from mid-June through mid-August. We harvested early for the sparkling wines, and that fruit showed great development and chemistry. We had little rain in September, so disease pressure remained lower than usual until mid-October. We were burdened with more rain than was ideal for mid-season harvesting. Fortunately, most of the sensitive varieties were already in the winery. Our vineyard crews' dedication to canopy management is a big reason we get the quality fruit we do, even during challenging conditions.
Harvest
Vineyard Source: 87% Old Mission Peninsula, 13% Leelanau Peninsula
Food Pairing
Very versatile with light meats, fish, and seafood. Try it with more delicately flavored cheese and dried fruit. It can also hold its own with Asian cuisine, mildly spiced curry, and sushi.
