2023 Sémillon
WINEMAKER NOTES
SMELLS LIKE: beeswax, clover blossom, Meyer lemon
TASTES LIKE: starfruit, tart green apple, ripe pear
MOUTHFEEL: mouth-watering acidity with a long bright finish
DRINK WITH: caramel apples, white chocolate, summer salad
THE 2023 VINTAGE
The Walla Walla Valley 2023 growing season began with late budbreak in the end of April through early May. Due to the ideal spring weather, bloom happened in record time—less than 30 days in parts of the vineyards. Summer was one of the hottest on record, with steady but not extreme heat, leading to ripe fruit that maintained freshness and acidity, and kicked off an early harvest in September. The resulting wines showcase ripe luscious tannins, balanced tension and complexity, promising exciting developments over the next decade and beyond.
VITICULTURE
Within all of our vineyards we dedicate ourselves to being stewards of the land and leaders in the practices of sustainable agriculture.
WINE SPECIFICS
VARIETALS: 85% Sémillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc
VINEYARDS: 58% Les Collines, 23% Goff, 19% Seven Hills East
APPELLATION: 100% Walla Walla Valley
OAK PROGRAM: 100% Neutral French
HARVEST DATES: 08/28 – 09/19/23
FINISHED ALCOHOL: 13.9%
PRODUCTION: 1,010 cases
