Nose

The contrasting images of Clementine oranges and biscotti compliment each other here.

Palate

The fresh acidity of lemon curd combines well with the richness of dulce de leche and the elegance of Bosc pears. The wine’s finesse is apparent as ripe cantaloupe aromatics subside to reveal those of toasted hazelnut.

Growing Conditions

Vineyards: Pahlmeyer Estate Vineyard, Wayfarer Vineyard, Berlenbach Vineyard

Bottling

It was not fined or sterile filtered; bottled on Aug. 24, 2006

Winemaking

The grapes were hand-sorted and gently whole-cluster pressed. After overnight settling, the juice was racked to barrels for 100% native yeast barrel fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation.

Aging

The wine was aged in 90% new French oak barrels for eleven months on the lees, which were stirred weekly.