Nose
Our 2015 Carnival is delightfully fresh with lush and fruity aromas.
Palate
Flavors
of passion fruit, papaya and orange blossom dance across your palate
complemented by subtle hints of green apple.
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. Temperature
surges during the final weeks of growth expedited the 2015 harvest, making
it one of the earliest and quickest harvests Northern California has ever
seen. With the drought enduring as a serious issue facing California, 2015
saw lower crop yields. Though there are challenges that come with low
yields, there is also the benefit of a higher concentration of flavor in each
grape. 2015 wines are showing to be increasingly complex with wonderful,
fruit forward aromatics and stunning depth of flavor.
Bottling
Bottled March, 2016.
Aging
100% Stainless steel.
Food Pairing
With a refreshingly crispy
finish, this wine is perfect to sip as an aperitif or pair with a spicy Asian dish.
