Half of the chardonnay was pressed directly and fermented as a white wine in stainless tanks and the other half was destemmed and macerated on skins for 12 days and then raised in 300 gal HDPE tanks
The 2022 winemaking program was the same
despite its beguiling aromatics we might normally associate with a saccharine quality or weight
From sustainably farmed estate fruit on the famous limestone soils of Chavignol
14% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Martorana Vineyard in Dry Creek Valley (certified organic)
Aurore Casanova Puisieulx Grand Cru 'Les Petites Vignes' Pinot Noir Extra Brut, Champagne, France (19-20) Roterfaden Half of the chardonnay wasThe Little Vines Puisieulx Grand Cru, Montagne de Reims. Pinot Noir from mass selection planted in 1968 69. Clayey loam soils on hard limestone, east exposure. Alternative practiced on this plot, certified Organic, in accordance with the biodynamic calendar, with respect for people and the environment. Full hand harvest Traditional direct pressing on stainless steel troughs, spontaneous natural fermentation, aging on lees without racking in barrels