2013 The Descendants
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Blend - white
Vineyard Designation
Dragoon Mountain Vineyard and Lawrence Dunham Vineyards
Harvest Date
August 26 & September 17, 2013
Acid
TA: 5.5 g/L
pH
3.52
Aging
Viognier was aged 4+ months in 100% neutral French oak (with minor lees stirring) before being blended in tank. Verdelho was aged entirely in stainless steel.
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The higher acid & tart quince from Viognier are balanced with the richness, tropical fruit and spice of Verdelho. A crisp, clean palate with fruity aromatics.
Vineyard Notes
66% Viognier Cochise County Arizona from Lawrence Dunham Vineyards at 4,900 Ft. elevation. 34% Verdelho Cochise County Arizona from Dragoon Mountain Vineyard at 4,300 Ft. elevation.
Production Notes
Cold-soaked 24 hours, then whole-cluster pressed. Chilled and settled 48 hours prior to racking. Fermented with specially selected yeasts in stainless steel at 55 degrees F for 26 days. Malolactic fermentation inhibited. This wine did NOT undergo heat-stabilization and is filtered but unfined. Residual sugar: <0.25%.
Production
110 cases
Other Notes
Drink within 1-2 years.