2021 Petite Fleur
Winemaker Notes:
A great balance between the floral nuances of jasmine, honeysuckle,
and rose’s along with the vibrant orange, plum, white peach, apricot, and a
touch of tropical fruit. The fruit and
floral layers are integrated with the caramel/butterscotch, vanilla, and honey
notes. The finish is a mélange of fresh
fruits and flowers all wrapped in a layer of honey. The balance between the residual sugar, bright
lemon and all the different nuances makes for a wonderfully complex wine.
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
75% Vidal Blanc, 25%
Muscat
Harvest
The Vidal Blanc was harvested on 14 September 2021 and then
frozen for approximately 55 days. The harvest
brix was 22.2, pH 3.53 and TA 6.49 g/L. The
frozen grapes were pressed with resulting brix at 33.0. pH 3.90 and 5.46g/L TA.
Vineyard Source:
Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA – Vidal Blanc
Ancient Lakes, Columbia Valley, WA - Muscat
Fermentation
The Vidal Blanc fermented for 32 days under cooler
temperatures in stainless steel with BA11 Yeast.
Aging
Stainless steel tanks and drums.
Bottling Date
03 June 2022
Release Date
June 2022
Technical Information
12.6% Alc.
3.67 pH
7.97 g/L TA
17.5% RS
