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| Quantity | UPS Ground to CA |
|---|---|
| 0-1 Bottle | $27.09 |
| 1-2 Bottles | $27.09 |
| 2-3 Bottles | $27.14 |
| 3-4 Bottles | $27.14 |
| 4-5 Bottles | $28.71 |
VINTAGE AND WINEMAKER’S NOTES: In the summer of 2015, one of my cork suppliers took me on a trip to Portugal. It was during this trip that I discovered the magic of White Port. During the harvest of 2015, while tasting our Chardonnay mid-fermentation, it occurred to me that if we could capture the aroma and flavors of this stage of the wine, it would be a transcendental experience. This resulted in an experiment in the 2016 harvest. About halfway through harvest, I combined fermenting Chardonnay juice with the brandy I had purchased for our 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon based dessert wine, Iteration. What resulted is an amazing dessert wine with honeysuckle, peach blossom and nectarine with a slightly sweet nectar flavor. Enjoy with your favorite pear tart, dried figs, or other magical creations.
VARIETAL PERCENTAGE: 100% Chardonnay
AGE OF VINES AND SOIL TYPE: 18–32 year old vines planted in deep volcanic soils at a 2000’ elevation.
DATE PICKED 9/17/16
AVERAGE HARVEST SUGAR: 25.4 degrees Brix
FERMENTATION TIME/TEMPERATURE RANGE: 11 days, 53–61oF.
FERMENTATION CONTAINER/AGING: Fermented on stainless steel for 11 days. Fortified with 143 proof Alambic brandy.
ANALYSIS AT BOTTLING:
Alcohol: 16.8% pH: 3.65 TA: 5.01 g/L V.A.: 0.19 g/L R.S: 13.2 g/100ml
BOTTLED: May 2017
CASES PRODUCED: 62
WINEMAKER: Andrew T. Schweiger
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