2021
Wessex
Hundred Estate
Rose’
Winemaker Notes:
A wonderfully delicate wine offering soft nuances of
raspberry, strawberry, red apple and some melon. Along with these fruits are some vanilla and
spice notes with a hint of caramel. Nicely
nestled with the fruit and spice is a fresh floral and perfume note. The finish is very clean and fresh with the
fruits and vanilla making for a pleasant creamy ambrosia effect.
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% Cabernet Franc, 25% Vidal Blanc
Harvest
The Cabernet Franc was harvested on 08 September at 20.4
Brix, 3.80 pH and 4.34g/L TA. The Vidal Blanc
was harvested on 14 September at 22.2 brix, 3.53 pH and 6.49 g/L TA.
Vineyard Source:
Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA
Fermentation
The cabernet franc was immediately pressed after harvest (no
extended skin contact) and fermented with ICV Sun Rose Yeast in Stainless steel
for approximately 21 days, under cool conditions. The Vidal Blanc was fermented
in stainless steel at cooler temperatures for approximately 25 days with BA11
Yeast.
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Aging
The wine was aged in stainless steel tank.
Bottling Date
02 June 2021
Release Date
Technical
Information
12.5% Alc
3.38 pH
5.88g/L TA
0.10 RS (dry)
