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Item Number: 6867

UPC: 0721354900012

Country: USA
Region: Washington Sub Region: Columbia Valley
Appellation/AVA: Columbia Valley
Vintage: 2012
Grape(s): 87% Semillon / 13% Sauvignon Blanc
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14.5
Total Acidity: 6.5 g/L
pH: 3.2
Case Production: 5365


Vintage Notes: The 2012 vintage will enter the record books as one of the largest in Washington State given near normal yields and an increase in new acreage coming on line. Quality is exceptionally high with the ideal finishing weather during September and October. A relatively mild winter set the stage for a nice rebound from the lighter crops of the 2010 and 2011 cooler vintages. A slightly wetter May and June produced healthy canopy growth, but the unsettled weather during bloom resulted in some shatter. July and August were warm and dry, with one hot spell in July and two unusual hail storms that caused some limited damage in isolated vineyard sites. Warm, sunny days with cool nights during September brought near perfect ripening weather. Harvest started about mid-September and finished the third week of October, with excellent color development and balance of acidity and structure. 

Winemaking Notes: The grapes were harvested in the cool early morning hours and promptly delivered to the winery for immediate pressing. The fruit was whole-cluster pressed to tank and allowed to settle. The juice was then racked off the solids into mostly neutral tight-grained French oak, then barrel fermented. 50% of the wine was aged sur lie for several months. 

Tasting Notes: Remarkably brilliant with vibrant fruit and balanced acidity, this pretty floral wine shows citrus blossom, jasmine and honeyed aromas, with layers of lemon custard, apricot and key-lime expanding on a balanced finish.