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 2023 growing season began with a mild but sunny spring, an early start with plenty of sun and heat
throughout the summer, and moderate rain from mid-June through mid-August. We harvested early for sparkling and early ripening white wines, and that fruit showed great development and chemistry. We were then burdened with rain throughout October when it felt like we saw almost daily rainfall. 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. Early-released white wines show broader than normal fruit profiles and a softer mouthfeel.
Food Pairing
Very versatile with light meats, fish and seafood. Perfect with roasted turkey during the holidays and many festive appetizers like baked brie and creamy crab dip. It can also hold its own with Asian cuisine, mildly spiced curry and sushi.
