Accolades
91 Points, James Suckling
Winemaker’s Notes
Beautiful in color with pale yellows accented with hints of green, this is a rich and well balanced sweet wine. Aromas fill the glass with floral white blossoms and fresh apricot. On the palate, flavors of nectarine and honeysuckle meld together with ripe honeydew melon and a citrus undertone to create an opulent and refreshing.
Winemaking
The growing season of 2021 saw extremely low rainfall followed by a warm summer. The result of this season was an early harvest. These growing conditions typically correspond to high-quality fruit and low yields. Overall2021 did not disappoint, creating wines with opulent aromatics, terrific volume and flavors with tremendous persistence.
After achieving the desired flavors on the vine, the Muscat Canelli was harvested in the cool morning hours in an effort to preserve the delicate flavors. The fruit was received in the cellar where the grapes were pressed to tank, immediately chilled and settled prior to fermentation. All fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to maintain and enhance the natural flavors. The final blend was completed soon thereafter to capture the lovely bright qualities and flavor intensity of the variety.