Winemaker Notes:
A lovely balanced
wine offering a smattering of different aromatics such as peach, pear,
tangerine, banana, and melon. These
fruits are complemented by the lime stone minerality and a fresh herbal and
floral nuance. Next to these notes is a
bright lemon lime citrus component that is enhanced with a touch of
vanilla. The palette is bright and
tropical with a long finish. I really
like the way this wine comes together to create a uniquely new aroma!
Vintage:
Overall, 2021 experienced
above average temperatures in 9 of the 12 months. Except for January the winter was warmer and wetter
than average. The Spring rolled in with some
early rains and warm temperatures in the latter part, which was good for the
development of the vines, unfortunately this was coming after a frost year and
some of the primary buds were affected reducing crop yield. Virginia did experience some frost issues in
21, but not as bad as 20. The summer continued
its warming trend as well as more rain than usual. Luckily the rains dissipated in the Autumn,
and we had a wonderfully dry warm harvest season. The Quality was very good for the grapes we
just wish there was more.
Blend
100% Rkatsiteli
Harvest
The grapes were harvested on 12 October 2021 at 17.2 Brix, 3.69
pH and .534g/L TA.
Vineyard Source:
Horton Vineyards, Gordonsville, VA
Fermentation
The Gordonsville grapes fermented for 29 days in stainless
steel with BA11 Yeast
Aging
Stainless Steel
Bottling Date
20 May 2022 – 338 cases
Release Date
August 2022
Technical
Information
12.0% Alc
3.27 pH
.644g/L TA
0.45 RS (dry)
