Chalky minerality in this Melon de Bougogne gives way to fresh citrus and bright acidity. This wine was made to consume with seafood.
Variety: 100% Melon de Bourgogne
Vineyard: Rodnick Farm
Location: Chalone, CA
Alcohol: 11%
Chalky oyster shell, lemon verbena and citrus blossom with mouthwatering acidity.
Picked early to preserve natural acidity, whole cluster pressed to concrete eggs where it underwent spontaneous fermentation and subsequent 6 month sur lie elevage.
Formerly known as Antle Vineyard, this is a dramatic high desert site in the Gabilan Mountains neighboring Pinnacles National Park. South facing slope, 1800ft elevation overlooking Monterey with moderating coastal influence. Situated just beneath an extinct volcano with decomposed granite and limestone soils.