The 2009 Yin Yang rose’ is a juicy and bright rose’ of Pinot Gris, featuring notes of ripe strawberries and Royal Anne cherries. Lush and vibrant on the palate, this wine would be a perfect accompaniment to seafood and summertime salads.
Regular Price: $15.00
The fruit for this wine was harvested on the 10th October. It was de-stemmed and crushed into the press and allowed to sit overnight. The next day it was gently pressed and moved to tank and allowed to settle. After nine days of settling the juice was racked to three tanks and inoculated with BRL 97, X5, and W15 yeasts and cool fermented for four weeks at a temperature range of 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. In post-fermentation, bentonite was added for protein stability and then racked off its lees, cold stabilized, run through our cross flow filter and bottled.
The 2008 Willamette Riesling shows both aromas and flavors consisting of fresh key limes, lemon zest, orange blossoms, flint and hints of petrol. This is a wonderfully balanced wine that features bright acidity and great length. It will pair well with spicy Thai cuisine and fresh shellfish.
The fruit for this wine was harvested on the 29th & 30th of October. It was de-stemmed and crushed into the press and allowed to sit overnight. The next day it was gently pressed and moved to tank and allowed to settle. After six days of settling the juice was racked to two tanks and inoculated with Shia 7 and VL3 and cool fermented for three weeks at a temperature range of 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. In post-fermentation, bentonite was added for protein stability and then racked off its lees, cold stabilized, run through our cross flow filter and bottled.
This wine smells and tastes like a typical Alsatian-style Pinot Blanc with flavors of ripe honeydew melon and lime zest accompanied by notes of flint and fresh cut hay. The mouth feel is soft and supple with bright acidity and a long finish. It’s reminiscent of a stainless steel Chardonnay.
The fruit for this wine was harvested on the 13th, 17th, & 19th of October. It was de-stemmed, crushed, pressed and immediately moved to tank and allowed to settle. After four days of settling the juice was racked off its lees and inoculated with VL3 and X5, and cool fermented for three weeks at a temperature range of 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. During fermentation the juice was treated with OptiWHITE and Booster Blanc to enhance mouth feel and allow for a lower residual sugar level. Post-fermentation bentonite was added to the wine for protein stability and then racked off its lees, cold stabilized, run through our cross flow filter and bottled.
This wine is made from 100% Gamay noir, the true name of the grape grown in Beaujolais, France and used to make wines from that region. It has structure for moderate aging but its voluptuousness entices immediate drinking. A fruity nose leads into a soft, round fleshy wine that is wonderful for casual dining and picnics.
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