Nose

The exotic nose of our 2011 offers passion fruit, gooseberry, ginger, citrus, and pear notes.

Palate

Flavors are pure and vibrant, with appropriate acidity and minerality adding an edginess and structure to the
mouth. The wine is delightfully refreshing and perhaps the most Loire-like of the last few vintages.

Growing Conditions

2011 was a complicated vintage. A cool wet spring diminished crop levels in many vineyards and late ripening
vineyards were problematic. On the other hand, cool conditions allowed wonderful flavor development with
ripeness achieved at lower sugar levels. If you were one of the fortunate ones, you had the opportunity to
produce some wonderful wines.

Bottling

Bottling Date: March 19, 2012.

Winemaking

Our winemaking strategy has remained consistent now for quite a few years now. Grapes proceed to the press
without any crushing, and the resulting juice ferments in stainless steel for roughly a month. We select a yeast
strain known to accentuate aromatics, freshness, and fruitiness.

Fermentation: 30 days at 49º, VIN 13 Yeast.

Aging

Consistent with our practice in 2010, rather
than age the entire lot sur-lie in old puncheons as in previous vintages, only 20% received that treatment. Given
the success of the 2010, I think that little enhancement has served the wine well.

80% Stainless steel and 20% Neutral puncheons.

Appearance

Pale straw in color.