2022 Chenin Blanc
Varietal: 100% Chenin Blanc
Appellation: Santa Maria, Santa Barbara CA
Vineyard: Tres Hermanas
Soils: Sand made of shale, sandstone and granite
Certifications and Farm Method: Organic. Dry Farmed.
Aging Vessel and time: Italian Terracotta Amphorae and Australian Vitrified Clay
Yeast, Sulfites, Additions: Native, None
Alc: 11.35%
Cases Produced: 160
Vinification: Hand picked extremely early on a cool misty morning this Chenin was destemmed and then left on the skins during the first 3 days of fermentation. Pressed and then a very slow ferment in open top Amphorae, stirred 2x daily. A 500 and 350 liter Italian Amphorae were topped up and also a 675 liter Australian Vitrified Clay Egg. Aged for 9 months before being racked and then bottled during descending moons. Nothing added so nothing is taken away.
Analysis: 3.78p | TA: 0.55g/l | RS: 0.01g/l
Label Art: Zach Statler
Tasting Notes: Light gold in color. Elderflower and Lemon Zest. Light and floral. A snappy zing at first followed by a silky but dry finish.
Varietal: 100% Chenin Blanc
Appellation: Santa Maria, Santa Barbara CA
Vineyard: Tres Hermanas
Soils: Sand made of shale, sandstone and granite
Certifications and Farm Method: Organic. Dry Farmed.
Aging Vessel and time: Italian Terracotta Amphorae and Australian Vitrified Clay
Yeast, Sulfites, Additions: Native, None
Alc: 11.35%
Cases Produced: 160
Vinification: Hand picked extremely early on a cool misty morning this Chenin was destemmed and then left on the skins during the first 3 days of fermentation. Pressed and then a very slow ferment in open top Amphorae, stirred 2x daily. A 500 and 350 liter Italian Amphorae were topped up and also a 675 liter Australian Vitrified Clay Egg. Aged for 9 months before being racked and then bottled during descending moons. Nothing added so nothing is taken away.
Analysis: 3.78p | TA: 0.55g/l | RS: 0.01g/l
Label Art: Zach Statler
Tasting Notes: Light gold in color. Elderflower and Lemon Zest. Light and floral. A snappy zing at first followed by a silky but dry finish.
Varietal: 100% Chenin Blanc
Appellation: Santa Maria, Santa Barbara CA
Vineyard: Tres Hermanas
Soils: Sand made of shale, sandstone and granite
Certifications and Farm Method: Organic. Dry Farmed.
Aging Vessel and time: Italian Terracotta Amphorae and Australian Vitrified Clay
Yeast, Sulfites, Additions: Native, None
Alc: 11.35%
Cases Produced: 160
Vinification: Hand picked extremely early on a cool misty morning this Chenin was destemmed and then left on the skins during the first 3 days of fermentation. Pressed and then a very slow ferment in open top Amphorae, stirred 2x daily. A 500 and 350 liter Italian Amphorae were topped up and also a 675 liter Australian Vitrified Clay Egg. Aged for 9 months before being racked and then bottled during descending moons. Nothing added so nothing is taken away.
Analysis: 3.78p | TA: 0.55g/l | RS: 0.01g/l
Label Art: Zach Statler
Tasting Notes: Light gold in color. Elderflower and Lemon Zest. Light and floral. A snappy zing at first followed by a silky but dry finish.
