Palate
This dry white emanates aromas of lush grass after a rainstorm, freshly squeezed Ruby Red grapefruit, and
whispers of bell pepper followed by flavors of white grapefruit and lime zest, and hints of jalapeno and the palate (don't worry, this wine isn't spicy!).
Growing Conditions
The 2023 growing season began with a mild but sunnynspring, 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. Red wines were more challenging, but in general, the quality is still very good, namely because of
detailed selection in the vineyards and sorting at the winery.
Harvest
Vineyard Source: 59% Leelanau Peninsula, 41% Old Mission Peninsula
Food Pairing
A dynamic food wine that is great with tangy goat cheese appetizers and oysters, along with delicate main dishes like parmesan-crusted
whitefish, seared scallops, and pesto-based dishes.
