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F I D D L E H E A D C E L L A R S
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�������������� Santa Ynez Valley
2012 Happy Canyon
Sauvignon Blanc
KATHY’S CORNER
The HAPPY CANYON designation on this label not only pays tribute to a unique AVA, but also signifies our signature style of Sauvignon Blanc at Fiddlehead. The place, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA (achieved November 2009), is home to six founding vineyards planted 1996-2001, and is located on the eastern edge of the Santa Ynez AVA. Soils are low in nutrients and are a mixture of loam and clay loam with red and yellow chert and serpentine cobbles. Morning fog lifts to plentiful sunshine, and it is the ideal home to Bordeaux (including Sauvignon Blanc) and Rhone varietals. During Prohibition, a simple alcohol was produced in Happy Canyon and legend has it that folks would “take a trip up Happy Canyon” to purchase the beverage…and the name stuck. In the Fiddlehead Portfolio, it is my most versatile, richer-style Sauvignon Blanc, “with a French twist”. It marries fresh, ripe fruit with creamy, silky textures, much like a Pouilly Fumé style of the Loire Valley. It is non-grassy, and hence complements a huge range of food flavors. As a crowd pleaser for many palates, it certainly lives up to its name! With cheers! KJ
The Harvest:
• August 31st and September 1st, 2012
• 2012 Vintage Notes: In spite of what many vintners described as a long, late harvest, we were ecstatic that
our fruit ripened on a normal schedule with normal yields. Continuous monitoring of our vineyards throughout the growing season ensures we correctly
interpret the best qualities of the Vintage.
• The Vineyards: A seamless marriage of all 3 Happy
Canyon sources: 63% Grassini Vineyard, 26% McGinley Vineyard and 11% Vogelzang Vineyard.
• The Farming: Our per-acre contracts allow for a winery-
vineyard partnership that readily benefits our place-
driven wines. We are proud of the meticulous,
sustainable farming that defines our Happy Canyon
sources. The grapes are picked in the cool, early
morning hours, hand-sorted in the vineyard and whole-
cluster pressed to preserve freshness and delicacy in the
finished wine.
The Wine:
• Aromatics,
Flavor and
Texture: This Loire Valley-inspired wine is most noted for its
layers of aromatics and layers of texture.
It flaunts a dried apricot perfume, with background hints of oregano and coriander. There is a rich touch of vanilla spice that is
melded with Anjou pear and orange blossoms. Grapefruit and honey highlight a plush and lasting finish. A true cornucopia of flavor!
• Winemaking: This supple and texturally rich wine shows
the beauty of the blend: 1/3 fermented in stainless steel
for aromatics and bright finish, 1/3 in new French oak
barrels for layers and creamy weight and the remaining
1/3 from neutral French oak barrels for fruit tone and
elegance. We further nurture our house style by aging
the barrel components nonmalolactic, sur lie for 9
months in 100% Damy French oak. The grand finale
presents a mouth-filling, varietal expression
complemented by vibrant natural acidity.
• pH = 3.25, Acid =6.12g/L
• Production: 1306 cases bottled
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2020202011114444 GOOSEBURYGOOSEBURYGOOSEBURYGOOSEBURY
Sauvignon Blanc
KATHY’S CORNER
� Goosebury is one of those palate-catching beauties that struts out of our cellar with poise and flare. � Lit by the gleam of the waning moon, not to mention light trailers and headlamps, each pick began at 4am with Kathy leading the charge in McGinley Vineyard. This crown jewel of the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara A.V.A. highlights the selectivity of our Sauvignon blanc sources. � For this select bottling, we focus on the exquisite purity of the grape. We look for showy fruit, perfect acidity and stand-alone success. It delights the palate with a perfect package that requires no manipulation, zero additions and reflects harmony in the glass. No oak influence, no skin contact, no extended maceration and no malolactic fermentation. Our tasting quest through the cellar looks for the most admired wine of the vintage… wine that is expressive with luscious, exotic aromatics and is balanced by a crisp, salivating finish. � This wine is a triumph of the vintage and a rare beauty; Goosebury always comes in small quantities, making it a special find and a limited bottling. With Cheers, Kathy
• The The The The HarvesHarvesHarvesHarvest:t:t:t: August 14 & 19, 2014
• The The The The 2020202011114444 VintageVintageVintageVintage Notes Notes Notes Notes:::: Our earliest harvest to date
(since 1998!), which was driven by early bud break, low annual rainfall (less than 10 inches), and global warming. Summer and early fall temperatures were moderate and
there were no significant heat spites.
• The VineyaThe VineyaThe VineyaThe Vineyard:rd:rd:rd: 100% McGinley Vineyard.
• The AVA:The AVA:The AVA:The AVA: “Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara”. This bucolic
canyon is nestled within the eastern boundary of the Santa Ynez Valley AVA, on the Los Padres side of Highway 154. Its cool, fog-laden evenings and warm daytime
temperatures allow for the preservation of natural grape acidity and favorably tames varietal expression away from ”herbaceousness”, and enhances mineral, fruit-based qualities.
• In the FieldIn the FieldIn the FieldIn the Field:::: By hand-sorting
through every cluster into half-ton picking bins, we aim to retain only the finest, perfectly ripe
clusters that are destined for whole cluster pressing at the winery. Our by-the-acre contracts allow us to micro-farm
our Fiddlehead dedicated rows to our quality-driven specifications, and we pick in the
wee hours of the morning to take advantage of the coolest temperatures so picking is less invasive to the grapes’ fragile skins.
• The WineThe WineThe WineThe Wine: The beauty of this wine is its immediate and captivating fragrance, Stone fruits, lemon and quince jump
out of the glass. The weight and viscosity are amazing, especially considering the absence of barrel contact. And the minerality finishes the wine clean, fresh and
memorable.
• The Winemaking:The Winemaking:The Winemaking:The Winemaking: Picked early for a low alcohol finish;
whole cluster pressed; cold fermented in 100% stainless steel; non-malolactic and selected for balance and purity as our premium Sauvignon blanc in the cellar.
• pH = 3.25, Acid =6.7g/L, Alcohol =13.0%
• ProductionProductionProductionProduction: 318 cases bottled
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2002002002009999 HUNNYSUCKLEHUNNYSUCKLEHUNNYSUCKLEHUNNYSUCKLE
Sauvignon Blanc
KATHY’S CORNERKATHY’S CORNERKATHY’S CORNERKATHY’S CORNER
The Hunnysuckle name is deliberate; it
effectively describes both the textural “feel”
and aromatic fragrance of this very select
bottling of Sauvignon blanc. In Hunnysuckle,
we celebrate the luscious and velvety
expression reminiscent of the exquisite white
wines of Bordeaux.
Hunnysuckle is for those who crave
sophisticated white wine; it is for those who
appreciate and understand the European,
refined style of elegance and for those who
are foodies and expect more from their white
wine selections.
To achieve our target, this wine is barrel-
fermented and aged 9 months ”sur lies” . It
then demands 3-4 years of patient bottle
aging (prior to release) to appropriately marry
the “sweet” oak nuances with the
characteristic Sauvignon blanc minerality.
I invite you to enjoy the charm of this
particularly graceful offering. It’s a real treat
with poached eggs and spinach pasta.
With cheers!
TTTTHE VINEYARDSHE VINEYARDSHE VINEYARDSHE VINEYARDS & & & & THE VINTAGETHE VINTAGETHE VINTAGETHE VINTAGE
• Harvest Dates: August 31 and September 3, 2009
• Vineyards and Clonal Mix: 100% Sauvignon Blanc;
53% McGinley Vineyard, 18% Grassini Vineyard, 29%
Vogelzang Vineyard; 12% Musque clone and 88% clone 1.
• Weather and AVA: Following 2 successive frost years,
2009 enjoyed a relatively “normal” crop and frost-free season, with relatively low rainfall (averaging about 10.5 inches). All vineyards, located in the Happy
Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA, at the most easterly boundary of the Santa Ynez Valley AVA, cherish cool, fog-laden evenings partnered with warm sun-laden
days. The result is the retention of natural grape acid, which is so important to this wine’s longevity.
• Farming: Ripe clusters are harvested in the cool,
nighttime temperatures to retain the integrity of their delicate skins, while meticulous field-sorting selects for excellence to ensure only the highest quality grapes are retained....
TTTTHE WINEHE WINEHE WINEHE WINE
• Our wine of “Sideways” fame, which in the movie is
correctly and lovingly described for its layers of delicate spice, with little hints of clove, resulting from desirable, but costly,
aging in French oak. Ten months in the barrel and then years of bottle aging
prior to release.
• And not just any
oak, but the most refined kind: 3-year air-dried French oak, select tight grain staves, exclusively from the Damy cooperage.
• Aromatics entice with a wonderful, subtle bouquet of
mandarin zest, fennel, marzipan and vanilla spice.
• Non-malolactic, offering creamy richness without being
buttery in taste. Amazingly bright in acidity from its Happy Canyon AVA roots; its long, persistent finish is a treat to the palate.
• pH 3.21 / TA 6.63 / alc 14.1
• Only 147 cases bottled June 2010.
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Sta. Rita Hills
2014 Pink Fiddle Rosé of Pinot Noir
KATHY’S CORNER
This flirty, dry Rosé of Pinot Noir delivers
something for everybody, anytime. Incredibly
versatile…it’s great for a sip, romantic toast or
warm weather excursion. Its stunning pink-
coral hue, dry finish and round textures make
it an easy pick. Unlike “ordinary” rosés, in
Pink Fiddle the entire Pinot noir grape is
dedicated to making this wine. Gentle
pressing imparts that classic Fiddlestix
Vineyard spice and pomegranate-cranberry
freshness. It’s simply delicious; no wonder the
French routinely incorporate “pink” into their
food and wine agenda. And now we have, too!
• Vintage: 100% 20Vintage: 100% 20Vintage: 100% 20Vintage: 100% 2011114444
• AVA: 100% Sta. Rita HillsAVA: 100% Sta. Rita HillsAVA: 100% Sta. Rita HillsAVA: 100% Sta. Rita Hills, Santa
Barbara County, Pinot-central!
• VineyardVineyardVineyardVineyard/Varietal/Varietal/Varietal/Varietal: 100% Fiddlestix: 100% Fiddlestix: 100% Fiddlestix: 100% Fiddlestix
Pinot NoirPinot NoirPinot NoirPinot Noir, Estate, Estate, Estate, Estate----ownedownedownedowned, known for low
yields, great color extraction,
concentration and spice layers.
• Clones:Clones:Clones:Clones: Dijon Dijon Dijon Dijon 115115115115 (9%) (9%) (9%) (9%), 113, 113, 113, 113 (48%), (48%), (48%), (48%),
777 (30%) 777 (30%) 777 (30%) 777 (30%) &&&& Pommard 4 (13%) Pommard 4 (13%) Pommard 4 (13%) Pommard 4 (13%)
• Harvest Date: Harvest Date: Harvest Date: Harvest Date: AugustAugustAugustAugust 15 15 15 15, 201, 201, 201, 2014444 Night
harvested, hand-picked, hand-sorted in
the Vineyard.
• Alcohol:Alcohol:Alcohol:Alcohol: 12.512.512.512.5%%%%
• Cases Produced: 3Cases Produced: 3Cases Produced: 3Cases Produced: 396969696
Is this a Is this a Is this a Is this a saignéesaignéesaignéesaignée (a (a (a (an earlyn earlyn earlyn early juice “bleed” from a red juice “bleed” from a red juice “bleed” from a red juice “bleed” from a red
wine fermentationwine fermentationwine fermentationwine fermentation with the intentwith the intentwith the intentwith the intention of concentraion of concentraion of concentraion of concentrating ting ting ting the red winethe red winethe red winethe red wine…where the pink is just an afte…where the pink is just an afte…where the pink is just an afte…where the pink is just an afterthoughtrthoughtrthoughtrthought))))? ? ? ?
Nope! That’s why it’s got so much character. The entire grape cluster is dedicated to this wine and we farm the grapevines exactly like our most expensive wines. The grapes are picked with the intention of making a delicate, flavorful pink wine with modest alcohol.
How doesHow doesHow doesHow does this R this R this R this Rosé get that great salmon osé get that great salmon osé get that great salmon osé get that great salmon color?color?color?color?
In most red grapes, the skins carry the anthocyanins that color the juice and wine. At Fiddlestix Vineyard, we pick when the grape skins are “flavor” and “color” ripe; then we remove the stems and allow 48 hours of juice contact with the skins and manually mix the vats 2x/day. The now colored juice (or free run) is transferred to tank and the skins (with trapped juice) are lightly pressed and combined in the tank. The juice is then cold fermented to dryness (ie with no residual sugar!).
How do you describe this wine?How do you describe this wine?How do you describe this wine?How do you describe this wine?
Expressive aromatics on the nose and abundant flavors on the palate. Aromatically you detect hints of red fruits, from raspberry to strawberry to cherry, along with delicious rhubarb notes and lingering all-spice throughout. Smooth, creaminess meets vibrant acidity and finishes with explosive minerality, all courtesy of our Vineyard located at mile marker 7.28. Think of this as another red wine for discriminating white drinkers!
When should we drink this wine?When should we drink this wine?When should we drink this wine?When should we drink this wine? Immediately and often! We release this wine just before Valentine’s Day, two months after bottling, in order to highlight its distinctive bouquet, which is best enjoyed when this wine is young and fresh.
Any food paAny food paAny food paAny food pairing recommendations? iring recommendations? iring recommendations? iring recommendations? Go French with bouillabaisse or Cajun with chicken andouille gumbo or Thai with some shrimp curry. Anything with a little spice loves Pink Fiddle!
Best thing about this wine? Best thing about this wine? Best thing about this wine? Best thing about this wine? Our annual release celebration, Pinkie’s Party, of course! Join us at the winery on the Saturday before Valentine’s Day when Pinkie makes her debut, with specially paired foods and an abundance of flowing Pink Fiddle.
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Sta. Rita Hills
2010 Seven Twenty Eight FIDDLESTIX Vineyard Pinot Noir
KATHY’S CORNERKATHY’S CORNERKATHY’S CORNERKATHY’S CORNER
The most admired wines reflect their sense of place, their place of distinction, the place that creates their unique and unquestionable personality. Our 2010 Seven Twenty Eight exemplifies what a pleasure it is to see an ever-evolving vineyard continue into its maturity. The classic hallmark of Fiddlestix Vineyard has always been the tangible interplay between the rich earth, that sensation of dust and wood coming together to form an intense sense of place, and the puncturing bursts of dark red fruit, yet with each successive year the vineyard continues to add alluring tasting aspects. This year was no exception. Through the maturation process of the vineyard, as the vines grow bolder in the clay that populates the soil, and with the continued refinement of the constant care and attention our vineyard management team gives to the land, we better understand what the potential for our 100 acres of Pinot noir truly is. Taste and you shall receive!
TTTTHE HE HE HE ESTATE ESTATE ESTATE ESTATE VINEYARD and VINEYARD and VINEYARD and VINEYARD and THE THE THE THE VINTAGEVINTAGEVINTAGEVINTAGE
• Fiddlestix - located in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills on
Santa Rosa Road at mile marker 7.28. On the north
side of a tight east-west running valley, fog hovers over
our vines until mid-morning when afternoon breezes
take over and hold temperatures below 75° F. The well-
drained, clay loam soils are loaded with chirt and
Monterey shale.
• 35 unique blocks of Pinot noir, across 100 acres first
planted in 1998, are meticulously farmed with
sustainability as the guiding force.
• 2010 possessed above average rainfall (28 inches) and
cooler temperatures, prolonging the growing season
well into September to achieve one of our later harvests
at Fiddlestix. Beginning on September 25th, after a well-
needed burst of heat a week before, each block was
hand-harvested and hand-sorted in the cool early
morning hours. This 2AM rendezvous under tractor light
guarantees our extremely fragile fruit is picked during
the coolest time of night.
THE WINETHE WINETHE WINETHE WINE
• A mixture of clones ensure diversity on the palate, including
Pommard 4 (24%) and 5 (14%), and Dijon clones 667
(22%), 777
(21%), 113
(13%), and 115
(6%), each adding
its own unique
personality.
• Fermented in
small, open-top
vats, allowing 2
weeks of skin
contact, and aged 16 months in our favorite selection of
tight-grain French oak - 35% new (Rousseau, Bel Air,
Cadus, Saury & Seguin Moreau). Held a minimum of an
additional two years in bottle to allow the Pinot charm
to shine in all its glory!
• 2010 represents perhaps our most spice-intensive
‘728’ yet. With a bouquet defined by the classic
Fiddlestix notes of black cherry and cola, along with
hints of clove, nutmeg, and anise peppering the nose
throughout, this silky and seductive wine continues to
evolve in your glass. Touches of raspberry and
blackberry greet the taster, while notes of sassafras and
vanilla finish the wine with a mouthwatering conclusion.
It’s bright, vibrant and SEXY!
• 2673 cases bottled. pH-3.42, TA-6.36 g/100ml, alc-14.1%
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2010 Lollapalooza FIDDLESTIX Vineyard Pinot Noir
KATHY’S CORNER
Lollapalooza says it all! This English expression that suggests “wow” is defined as “the best of its kind”. Perry Farrell used it for his rock concerts and I was lucky enough to obtain the trademark for wine. It’s a good story. At Fiddlehead, I became an early believer in the cool climate corridor of the Santa Ynez Valley now known as the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. I invested in land on Santa Rosa Rd, in the heart of this awesome district. And now Fiddlestix Vineyard has grown up to support incredible Pinot noir vines that produce wines with charm and finesse year after year. But as good as the place is, and as good as our farming is, and as good as our marriage of clones, wines and barrels is, we know that by virtue of the changing vintage, some barrels are destined to have that glow, that silkier texture, that cut above elegance that cannot be predicted. We taste every barrel over and over to find those few barrels that deliver more. The search is almost as good as the wine. That’s our Lollapalooza!
Enjoy with Cheers!
The Estate Vineyard – Fiddlestix
• In our unique east-west running valley, fog hovers
over our vines until mid-morning and then coastal breezes take over the direct cooling influence. The soil is well-drained clay loam that imparts coveted
spice, volume and concentration in Fiddlestix wines.
• 35 Unique blocks of Pinot noir, across 100 acres
that were first planted in 1998; sustainability is the guiding force, a practice that extends from the
vineyard to the winery. Fiddlestix participates in formal SIP “Sustainability in Practice” certification.
The 2010 Vintage
• One of our later harvests at Fiddlestix, beginning on September 25
th. Above average rainfall (28 inches)
and cooler temperatures prolonged the growing season. Each block was hand-harvested and hand-sorted in the cool, early morning hours. This 2AM
rendezvous guarantees protection
of our perfectly-ripe, extremely
fragile fruit.
The Wine:
• Our most
meticulous barrel selection, defined through multiple tastings and endless discussions. Aromatics of cinnamon and graham cracker burst forth from your glass, with fresh cherries and clove highlighting what
could be our most aromatically adventurous Lollapalooza yet. Creamy vanilla and allspice coexist in harmony with bright red fruits and seductive oak
tones. Smooth, reserved tannins give this wine a concentrated, yet subtle presence that persists well beyond the last taste.
• A combination of all six clones planted at Fiddlestix,
dominated by Dijon clones 667 and 113, and a healthy dose of 777. 15 months in the barrel (30%
New French Oak), followed by patient bottle aging prior to release, reward every sip!
• pH = 3.45, Acid =6.28g/L, Alcohol =14.1%
• Production: 287 cases bottled
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Willamette Valley 2011 OLDSVILLE RESERVE
Oregon Pinot Noir
KATHY’S CORNER
This favorite Oregon bottling called “OLDSVILLE RESERVE” is named after the winery address, Oldsville Road in McMinnville, where I made my first 15 vintages of Oregon Pinot noir. More recently, I am able to take even better care of the fruit by processing the grapes at my own facility in Lompoc, CA. After working diligently to farm for the vintage, maintain healthy soils, pull leaves and reduce crop as necessary, the decision of when to harvest is delicately determined around the vine and grape maturity, with consideration to the imminent weather conditions. I am always in the vineyard at harvest to field sort and to offer direction on picking strategy. The cool early morning fruit is gently layered into shallow grape bins and immediately loaded into a refrigerated truck for transportation to my Lompoc winery. The fruit arrives in superb condition and at ideal temperatures.
From vine to bottle…enjoy with Cheers!
THE VINEYARD and THE VINTAGE
• Pick Date: October 27, 2011, just days before Halloween!
• AVA: 100% Alloro Vineyard, located in the North
Willamette Valley Chehalem Mts.
• Vineyard Source: The 78-acre Alloro Vineyard, planted in
1999 is L.I.V.E. and I.O.B.C. Certified Sustainable. It is
situated on a southwest facing slope on Laurel Ridge,
perched at a 700-foot elevation. Its Laurelwood soil is
comprised of decomposed volcanic material below a top
layer of ancient sedimentary soil. Fiddlehead controls
specific blocks that are meticulously farmed to our
specifications.
• Vintage Notes: A bit of a nail-biter. Very cool (lowest heat
accumulation in decades) and very long…one of the latest
on record. Budbreak was delayed about 2 weeks, but the
ideal weather at flowering set a relatively large crop.
Overcast skies during late spring and early summer
coupled with a few showers slowed ripening and forced
significant thinning. Fortunately, our grapes were harvested
under sunny skies and we liked the moderate alcohols.
• Harvest Notes: Hand-harvested at “sun up”, picking a total
of 6.2 tons, including the Pommard clone (24%) and Dijon
clones 114 (24%), 777 (41%) and 115 (11%). Perfectly
chilled in route to CA for processing.
THE WINE
• Enticing aromas
of baked cherry
pie; hints of rose
petal, cedar and
nutmeg exude
after the first
pour. A smooth,
creamy start
gives way to
concentrated
flavors of cherry and cola, with touches of dried thyme and
fresh sage, leading to what we affectionately refer to as the
“forest floor”. Subtle hints of all-spice and freshly crushed
black pepper round out the finish. In one word: elegant!
• 100% de-stemmed and fermented in small lots with
significant whole berry contribution. Delicately punched
down twice daily. Aged 11 months in tight-grain French
oak, combining new, once and twice used barrels from 4
cooperages. Prior to release, additionally aged in the
bottle for toned tannins and satisfying suppleness.
• 3.52 pH / 5.87 g / L Acid / 12.9% Alcohol
• 321 cases produced
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22001133 SSwweeeett iiee
Sauvignon Blanc
KATHY’S CORNER
Sweetie is just that : an irresistible little
darling delight, fashioned as an easy-to-
love, lighter-style dessert wine. This wine is
all about balance and strives to tame the
“excessive” in too many dessert wines. It is
delightfully and subtly fragrant, surprisingly
light on the palate and wonderfully
concentrated without being heavy. If you
crave a little something sweet at the end of
a meal, then Sweetie is for you! Simply
delicious on its own, but also a treat with salty
blue cheese, fruit tarts or a silky crème brulée.
With end-of-the-meal cheers!
THE VINEYARD and THE VINTAGE
• Harvest Date: September 17, 2013.
• 2013 Vintage Notes: With a significantly lower than
average rainfall, our grapes benefitted by displaying
exceptional fruit concentration, mouthwatering roundness
and elevated varietal intensity.
• Vineyard: 100% Vogelzang Vineyard, Block “D”. Clone 1,
• The Farming: Our per-acre contract allows for a winery-
vineyard partnership that readily benefits the finished wine.
We are proud of the meticulous, flavor-driven, sustainable
farming that defines our Happy Canyon sources. The
grapes are picked in the cool, early morning hours, hand-
sorted in the vineyard and whole-cluster pressed to preserve freshness and delicacy in the finished wine.
• The AVA: “Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara”. This bucolic
canyon is nestled within the eastern boundary of the Santa
Ynez Valley AVA, on the Los Padres side of Highway 154.
Its cool, fog-laden evenings and warm daytime
temperatures allow for the preservation of the natural
grape acidity while unwanted “green” flavors give way to
enticing fruit-based layers.
THE WINE
• Picked three weeks later than our dry-style Sauvignon
blancs, the extended hang time translated into a more
tropical expression without sacrificing the distinctive Happy
Canyon minerality. Honey and marzipan highlight the
primary aromatics, with orange blossoms and roasted
Bartlett pears poking through as an afterthought.
Grapefruit and apricot flavors lead on the palate, while a
touch of lemon zest and lively acidity create this wonderful
stand-alone dessert of “quiet intensity”… so delightfully
lifted in its weight and perception!
• After the grapes are whole-cluster pressed, the juice is
frozen, allowing us to maintain the sweetest fractions
without forfeiting flavors and body. Cold fermented solely
in stainless steel to preserve the natural fragrance and
bright acidity of the grape. It’s our modified version of “ice
wine”!
• 10.3% residual sugar, 12.9% alcohol, 3.23 H, 8.1 g/L TA
• Only 85 cases (375 ml) produced. Serve well-chilled.