2023 Sonoma "Atelier" White Field Blend

Release date: May 2024, 125 Cases

Retail Price: $45

Blend Details: Estimated to be 80% Albariño, 20% Viognier

Vineyard: Leake Family Vineyard, “Clos Vineburg”, Sonoma Valley AVA. 1 Acre Planted.

Label Art by Local Artist Barbara White Perry - Check out her work and website -

https://barbarawhiteperry.com/

Barbara is very kind to allow us to use her artwork and is a prominent Sonoma artist and architect.

Tasting Notes:   The nose of the wine presents notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, camomile and a mineral saline overtone. On the palate the wine features perfumed floral characters and a honeycomb like sweetness. Bright acidity accompanies a well textured and full mouthfeel. The “Atelier” series is designed to be serious wines that can be cellared for years, if not decades.

Pairing: Pair with a variety of dishes, such as a grilled seafood platter featuring fresh shellfish and grilled fish fillets, where the wine's vibrant acidity and mineral complexity enhance the oceanic flavors; a goat cheese salad with citrus vinaigrette, where its zesty fruit notes complement the tangy cheese and bright citrus flavors while cutting through the richness of the dressing; or an asparagus and prosciutto tart, where its herbaceous and flinty character harmonizes with the earthy sweetness of asparagus and the salty richness of prosciutto, creating a sophisticated and flavorful pairing perfect for a light lunch or elegant brunch.

Winemaking: The grapes are farmed organically and were hand-harvested on September 25th 2023. The grapes were whole cluster pressed and 2 barrels were filled directly from the press, with the remaining juice receiving 48 hours of cold settling before being racked to stainless Coca-Cola drums. The fermentation was conducted at cellar temperature of 58 degrees fahrenheit, however the juice reaches temperatures of 65 degrees in the vessels. The malolactic fermentation was long, having concluded at the end of March a month before bottling. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered.