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2008 Roussanne
| Vintage: | 2008 |
| Wine Type: | White Wine |
| Tasting Notes: | Harvested at an average of 25.2° Brix between August 25th and October 8th, this wine was fermented at very cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks for a period of two weeks until dryness, allowing the wine to retain the delicate fruit flavors and expression of each varietal. After fermentation and sur-lie aging in tank, during which the compenents were stirred on the lees, the final blend was assembled and allowed to age further in tank before being bottled. |
| Vineyard Notes: | The 2008 growing season followed a winter of average rainfall in the, Temecula Valley. However, periods of “extreme” cold during bud-break resulted in a slightly smaller than average crop with many varietals. A mild summer made for ideal growing conditions, leading to near perfect harvesting conditions relative to grape chemistry and berry size for the white varietals even though harvest took place approximately ten days earlier than usual. Red varietals ripened beautifully beginning in mid-September through mid-October and showed great concentration, structure and color. |
| Winemaker Notes: | Harvested at an average of 25.2° Brix between August 25th and October 8th, this wine was fermented at very cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks for a period of two weeks until dryness, allowing the wine to retain the delicate fruit flavors and expression of each varietal. After fermentation and sur-lie aging in tank, during which the compenents were stirred on the lees, the final blend was assembled and allowed to age further in tank before being bottled. |
| Food Pairing: | The rich mouth feel and complex flavors of our 2008 Roussanne make this a great pairing with grilled fish, pork and chicken dishes. |
Tasting Notes:
Harvested at an average of 25.2° Brix between August 25th and October 8th, this wine was fermented at very cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks for a period of two weeks until dryness, allowing the wine to retain the delicate fruit flavors and expression of each varietal. After fermentation and sur-lie aging in tank, during which the compenents were stirred on the lees, the final blend was assembled and allowed to age further in tank before being bottled.
Vineyard Notes:
The 2008 growing season followed a winter of average rainfall in the, Temecula Valley. However, periods of “extreme” cold during bud-break resulted in a slightly smaller than average crop with many varietals. A mild summer made for ideal growing conditions, leading to near perfect harvesting conditions relative to grape chemistry and berry size for the white varietals even though harvest took place approximately ten days earlier than usual. Red varietals ripened beautifully beginning in mid-September through mid-October and showed great concentration, structure and color.
Winemaker Notes:
Harvested at an average of 25.2° Brix between August 25th and October 8th, this wine was fermented at very cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks for a period of two weeks until dryness, allowing the wine to retain the delicate fruit flavors and expression of each varietal. After fermentation and sur-lie aging in tank, during which the compenents were stirred on the lees, the final blend was assembled and allowed to age further in tank before being bottled.
Food Pairing:
The rich mouth feel and complex flavors of our 2008 Roussanne make this a great pairing with grilled fish, pork and chicken dishes.
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