Palate
Enjoy fresh apricots, candy peach
rings, and white blossoms on the nose followed by notes of
white peach, candied lemon peel, and undertones of honey
on the palate.
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: 86%
Old Mission Peninsula,
14% Leelanau Peninsula
Food Pairing
Think spicy ethnic cuisine, traditional German foods, and
Asian fusion. Pair it with pungent cheese like blue cheese or
rich Foie Gras for a truly decadent treat!
