2016 Viognier
El Dorado
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TASTING NOTES
Pale straw color. Brilliant. A bouquet of flowers! Honeysuckle, geraniums and gardenias. Notes of citrus, lemon, lemon peel, crisp apple and honey. Pairs well with cheese and charcuterie. Very smooth. Lingers on the tongue.
WINE PROFILE
| Grape Variety: | 100% Viognier |
| Appellation: | El Dorado |
| Vineyard: | Starfield Estate |
| Vines: | Planted 2014. 1.3 acres of FPS 06 (Guillaume) on 3309C and 1.5 acres of Entav 642 on 3309C |
| Elevation & Site: | 2,300 ft. Steep, east-facing slopes which extend to the bottom of the hill. East-west rows. The coolest parts of the vineyard. |
| Alcohol %: | 14.4% |
| PH: | 3.55 |
| Acidity g/L: | 6.7 |
| Cellaring: | Barrel fermented and stored on lees for 6 months in neutral French oak. Stirred monthly. |
| Bottling Date: | March, 2017 |
| Production: | 125 cases |
Wine Profile
Awards
Gold Medal, Orange County Fair; Gold Medal, San Diego Critics Challenge; Gold Medal, El Dorado County Fair
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