2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Region Napa Valley
Brix at Harvest 19.0°
Vine Age Old-vine Scheurebe planted in the early 1970s
Fermentation Vessels Tank fermentation; transferred after fermentation to stainless-steel barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressed, Using An Approach Compared By The Producer To Champagne Pressing
Production Details Fruit came from an organically farmed old-vine St. Helena Scheurebe vineyard and 2023 was its final harvest before removal. The grapes were picked at 19 Brix and whole-cluster pressed. The juice settled in tank for 24 hours, then fermented in tank at temperatures described as the low 80s °F to moderate its tropical character. The wine was moved to stainless-steel barrels and malolactic fermentation was blocked. Production was 260 cases.
Tasting Notes Passion fruit and guava aromas; light, easy mid-palate; mineral finish
Producer Information
Website
Address
3175 Dry Creek Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA
Phone
+1 707-637-4877
Email
Owner
Jill Klein Matthiasson; Steve Matthiasson
Cellarmaster
Steve Matthiasson