Nose
It has a pleasant scent of freshly picked strawberries, raspberry Jolly Rancher candy, and lemon-lime that entices you in.
Palate
The finish is perfectly balanced with notes of citrus oil and caramel.
Growing Conditions
The vintage of 2023 was fast-paced and intense. The bud break happened exactly as expected, and the spring rains provided an adequate amount of moisture for the vines to wake up. However, the rains began to taper off as summer approached. During the growing season, the temperatures were normal, with just a few extreme spikes. The fruit loads were below average, which caused the fruit to ripen slightly earlier than usual.
Harvest
September 11, 2023
Bottling
January 1, 2024
Aging
Stainless
Food Pairing
We usually end up drinking this wine outside on a beautiful spring or summer day with a bowl of pico de gallo, instead of making it to the dinner table. However, if you do end up serving it with dinner, it pairs well with dishes made from fresh garden vegetables, especially those that feature tomatoes.