| Composition: |
76% Marsanne, 16% Grenache, 8% Viognier |
| Harvest Dates: |
Marsanne BLock 38 - 10/8/08, Grenache Block 39 - 10/15/08, Viognier BLock 25 - 10/16/08 |
| Fermentation: |
Stainless steel tank and oak barrel fermentation |
| Barrel Aging: |
50% aged in neutral oak barrels for six months |
| Bottled: |
02-17-2010 |
| Production: |
100 cases (750ml) |
| Alcohol: |
14.5% |
| Total acidity: |
6.1 grams per liter |
| pH: |
3.41 |
| Winemaker’s Notes: |
Made in the Italian "Vin Santo" style, but with classic white Southern Rhône Valley varieties grown in our estate vineyard, Vin de Paille ("Straw Wine" in French) is a deliciously different dessert wine offering hedonistic aromas of orange blossom honey, caramel and ripe peach. On the thick, unctuous palate, it exudes lusciously sweet, honeyed peach, mango, crème brûlée and maple flavors with a hint of pineapple on the long, surprisingly dry finish. A dessert unto itself, Vin de Paille is also heavenly with French-style caramel macaroons, peach crumble and tropical fruit parfaits. Enjoy it over the next 5-7 years.
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2008 Vin de Paille |
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