Palate
Look forward to aromas of crushed
rose petals and peach blossoms laced with pink
peppercorns, followed by flavors of lychee and ripe Asian
pear interwoven with hints of grated ginger.
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: 70%
Old Mission Peninsula,
30% Leelanau Peninsula
Food Pairing
Middle Eastern fare like kebabs, dishes that feature aromatic
herbs like ginger, clove, or cinnamon, and traditional roasted
turkey.
