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WINEMAKER COMMENT
Few Semillons show their richness and complexity as those produced in
Washington State. Our cool harvest nights help to ensure crisp natural acidity,
making this a wonderful food pairing wine.
VINEYARDS
25% Klipsun, 20% Rosebud, 20% Stillwater Creek, 16% Desert Wind,
15% Seven Hills 4% Bacchus
VINTAGE
■■ The 2014 vintage was a repeat of the warm 2013 vintage with heat units nearly
identical, and no unusual winter frost, pest, or disease pressure.
■■ Bud break was early, followed by a warm spring and relatively early bloom. Fruit
set was near ideal. Slowing tactics were implemented such as delayed thinning
and leafing to delay veraison and ultimately harvest.
■■ Temperatures cooled mid-August stretching out the hang-time to complete
veraison. Berry size and berry count per cluster were slightly up resulting in
healthy crop yields.
■■ Modest fall day-time temperatures and cool nights resulted in a rich and vibrant
structure with bold color development. Overall warmer conditions delivered
ample sugars and surprisingly strong acids, particularly in our higher elevation
sites.
WINEMAKING
■■ Over 30 years of meticulous vineyard management and winemaking experience
are fundamental to the quality of our wines and reputation for excellence. We are
engaged in growing and making 100% of our wines.
■■ The grapes were harvested in the cool early morning hours and promptly
delivered to the winery for immediate pressing. The fruit was whole-cluster
pressed to tank and allowed to settle.
■■ The juice was then racked off the solids into neutral tight-grained French oak,
then barrel fermented and aged for 5 months.
TASTING NOTES
Rich with vibrant fruit and balanced acidity, this wine shows pretty orange
blossom, apple and melon aromas, with layers of lemon custard, fresh apricot and
honeysuckle flavors expanding on a textured, balanced finish.
HARVEST DATA
Harvest Dates August 27 2014-
OCTOBER 7, 2014
Average Brix 24.6°
Average pH 3.33
Average Acidity 5.5 g/L
WINE DATA
Composition 80% SEMILLON,
20% SAUVIGNON BLANC
pH 3.26
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Alcohol 14.5%
Bottling Date JUNE 1-4, 2015
Release Date September 1, 2015
Case Production 5,300
Few Semillons show their richness and complexity as those produced in
Washington State. Our cool harvest nights help to ensure crisp natural acidity,
making this a wonderful food pairing wine.
VINEYARDS
25% Klipsun, 20% Rosebud, 20% Stillwater Creek, 16% Desert Wind,
15% Seven Hills 4% Bacchus
VINTAGE
■■ The 2014 vintage was a repeat of the warm 2013 vintage with heat units nearly
identical, and no unusual winter frost, pest, or disease pressure.
■■ Bud break was early, followed by a warm spring and relatively early bloom. Fruit
set was near ideal. Slowing tactics were implemented such as delayed thinning
and leafing to delay veraison and ultimately harvest.
■■ Temperatures cooled mid-August stretching out the hang-time to complete
veraison. Berry size and berry count per cluster were slightly up resulting in
healthy crop yields.
■■ Modest fall day-time temperatures and cool nights resulted in a rich and vibrant
structure with bold color development. Overall warmer conditions delivered
ample sugars and surprisingly strong acids, particularly in our higher elevation
sites.
WINEMAKING
■■ Over 30 years of meticulous vineyard management and winemaking experience
are fundamental to the quality of our wines and reputation for excellence. We are
engaged in growing and making 100% of our wines.
■■ The grapes were harvested in the cool early morning hours and promptly
delivered to the winery for immediate pressing. The fruit was whole-cluster
pressed to tank and allowed to settle.
■■ The juice was then racked off the solids into neutral tight-grained French oak,
then barrel fermented and aged for 5 months.
TASTING NOTES
Rich with vibrant fruit and balanced acidity, this wine shows pretty orange
blossom, apple and melon aromas, with layers of lemon custard, fresh apricot and
honeysuckle flavors expanding on a textured, balanced finish.
HARVEST DATA
Harvest Dates August 27 2014-
OCTOBER 7, 2014
Average Brix 24.6°
Average pH 3.33
Average Acidity 5.5 g/L
WINE DATA
Composition 80% SEMILLON,
20% SAUVIGNON BLANC
pH 3.26
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Alcohol 14.5%
Bottling Date JUNE 1-4, 2015
Release Date September 1, 2015
Case Production 5,300