Winemaker Notes:
The first components to show up are vibrant honeysuckle, orange
blossom and jasmine notes, which flow into some bright red fruits such as cherries,
raspberries, and strawberries. Along with
the explosion of flowers and fruits is a nice layer of honey and citrusy
perfume witn a touch of spice. The
finish is full of honey and bright fruits with a creamy texture coming from
just the right amount of residual sugar.
I really like the balance and structure of this wonderful summer 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
79% Traminette, 16% Cabernet Franc, 5% Chardonnay
Harvest
The Traminette was harvested on 29 August 2021 at 20.2 brix,
3.54 pH and 6.16g/L TA. The Cabernet Franc was harvested on 03 October 2021 at 21.6
Brix, 3.83 pH and 4.61g/L TA. The
Chardonnay was harvested on 26 August 2020 at 16.9 Brix, 3.82 pH and 6.66g/L TA
Vineyard Source:
Traminette - Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA
Cabernet Franc – Mt. Juliet Vineyards, Cozet, VA
Chardonnay – Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA
Fermentation
The Traminette fermented in stainless steel for approximately
26 days with Ferm SM 102 Yeast. The
Cabernet Franc fermented for 9 days in stainless steel with Rhone 2226
Yeast. The Chardonnay fermented in
stainless steel for 30 days with 18-2007 Yeast.
.
Aging
The Traminette and Chardonnay were aged in stainless steel tanks
and the cabernet franc was aged in neutral French Oak barrels.
Bottling Date
02 June 2022
Release Date
December 2022
Technical
Information
12.0% Alc
3.50 pH
6.37g/L TA
1.8% RS (dry)
