White Wines
Albariño 2022
Vineyard: Evergreen Vineyard, Ancient Lakes AVA
Vineyard Manager: Ryan Flanagan
Blend: 100% Albariño
Vinification: Handpicked grapes were whole cluster pressed to obtain the highest quality juice possible. Fermentation was conducted in stainless steel barrels and neutral French oak barrels. Each barrel is a small fermentation that brings complexity to the finished wine when all barrels are blended for bottling. The wine was sur lie aged 3 months in barrels prior to blending and bottling.
Cooperage: Stainless steel barrels & neutral French oak barrels
Bottled: January 2023
Production: 120 cases
Winemaker Notes: Albariño is a Spanish grape that makes refreshing and highly aromatic wines in Spain and Portugal. This Washington rendition is no exception. Aromatic with notes of citrus, yellow apple, and white blossoms. The palate dominates with citrus and tropical flavors, all backed by a bright acidity and a touch of effervescence. We have been in love with Albariño from our very first vintage produced in 2012. It has been one of our best sellers and this newly released 2022 vintage is sure to please!
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Pinot Gris 2022
Vineyard: Evergreen Vineyard, Ancient Lakes AVA
Vineyard Manager: Ryan Flanagan
Blend: 100% Pinot Gris
Vinification: Grapes were machine picked in the early morning and immediately delivered to the winery still cold from the pre-dawn temperatures. Fermentation was conducted in stainless steel barrels with 2 different yeast strains. Each barrel is a small fermentation that brings complexity to the finished wine when all barrels are blended for bottling. The wine is sur lie aged 2 months in barrels prior to blending and bottling.
Cooperage: Stainless-steel barrels
Bottled: January 23, 2023
Production: 75 cases
Notes: This wine delivers aromatics of honeydew, melon and fresh pear. These flavors echo on the palate all backed by a pleasing minerality and delightful acidity.
Rosé 2022
Vineyard: Spanish Castle Vineyard, Ancient Lakes AVA
Vineyard Manager: Ryan Flanagan
Blend: 90% Garnacha, 10% Monastrell
Winemaking: Hand-picked grapes were whole cluster pressed to obtain clean, lightly colored juice. Fermentation was conducted in stainless steel barrels and neutral French oak barrels at cool temperatures. After fermentation, the wine was sur lie aged for 3 months prior to blending and bottling.
Cooperage: Stainless steel and neutral French oak barrels
Bottled: January 2023
Production: 70 cases
Winemaker Notes: I love making wines from the Ancient Lakes AVA. These wines always have vibrant aromatics and refreshing fruit. Don’t let this lightly colored rosé fool you; it is packed with aromas of wild strawberry, rose petal, watermelon, a touch of pink grapefruit and wet stone. On the palate fresh flavors of strawberries, raspberries and citrus are wonderfully framed with a nice acidity. The wine is light and refreshing but has layers of complexity.