Nose
Lush
scents of bright apricot, cantaloupe and white peach.
Palate
Aromas of sweet
honeycomb, grated orange rind and mandarin blossoms welcome the
senses, introducing a crisp, light palate of honeydew melon and freshly
picked white fig. Enjoy now through 2018.
Growing Conditions
Our French Colombard is sourced from Sonoma County and the
Redwood Valley appellation of Mendocino County. The vineyards
experience the cooling effect of fog in the early morning and evening, and
night temperatures are significantly lower than at our Rutherford estate
vineyards. These conditions lengthen the growing season, allowing fruit
to reach desired ripeness quite gradually while preserving lively acidity,
resulting in an aromatic and off-dry wine.
Mendocino and Sonoma County’s warm days, cool nights and pacific
winds create ideal growing conditions for French Colombard. Late May
saw the first blooming and gave us generous and rich grape clusters. As
temperatures rose, summer’s moderate heat stretched longer than expected
allowing the grapes to achieve ideal ripeness and maximum flavor. The
2016 vintage produced a remarkably light yield resulting in a higher
concentration of flavor in every berry. Our 2016 wines are showcasing to
be increasingly vibrant, lush and aromatic.
Aging
Stainless steel.
Appearance
Our 2016 Carnivál displays a beautiful sunlit, pale yellow hue.
