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Michigan Dry Wines

Gilchrist Farm This wine was made from 100% Chardonnay from the Leelanau Peninsula using the Charmat Method to keep the fruit flavors found in Chardonnay up front and present on the nose and palate. The fruit for this wine is harvested at the beginning of the season to retain the acidity and bright character desired for the wine. After a gentle whole cluster pressing, the base wine is aged for 4 months in preparation for its secondary fermentation. The wine gains its bubbles through a tank refermentation, or Cuvee-close. This process allows us to get the resulting bubbles we want in the wine without sacrificing the varietal character. The aromatics are dominated by the granny smith apple tones with subtle honeydew melon or apricot notes lingering in the background. On the palate, it has an extra dry style giving it the perfect level of sweetness that should allow one to drink it alone or with a variety of foods. The taste profile should feature layers of apple fruit flavors and toasty notes complemented by a creamy texture and a clean long finish. The character of this wine should go well with orange juice or other fruit juices for mimosas, etc. Bottle Preview
Gilchrist FarmThis wine was made from 100% Chardonnay from the Leelanau Peninsula using the Charmat Method to keep the fruit flavors found in Chardonnay up front and present on the nose and palate. The fruit for this wine is harvested at the beginning of the season to retain the acidity and bright character desired for the wine. After a gentle whole cluster pressing, the base wine is aged for 4 months in preparation for its secondary fermentation. The wine gains its bubbles through a tank refermentation, or Cuvee-close. This process allows us to get the resulting bubbles we want in the wine without sacrificing the varietal character. The aromatics are dominated by the granny smith apple tones with subtle honeydew melon or apricot notes lingering in the background. On the palate, it has an extra dry style giving it the perfect level of sweetness that should allow one to drink it alone or with a variety of foods. The taste profile should feature layers of apple fruit flavors and toasty notes complemented by a creamy texture and a clean long finish. The character of this wine should go well with orange juice or other fruit juices for mimosas, etc.