Varietal: 100% Chenin Blanc
Alcohol: 10.5%
Vineyard: Wilson Vineyard - Woods Ranch in Clarksburg, CA. The Wilson family has been farming land in Clarksburg for four generations. Deep alluvial mix of clay and some sand, washed down the river and into the Delta. Planted in 1998 and farmed organically. Warm days followed by cool nights, sitting right alongside the Delta waterway.
Vinification: The first grapes to come in for Harvest 2023 and most likely the wine that took the most manual labor. :) Grapes were pressed with a small basket well into the evening. The juice being the first in, took off slowly, hence her name "Late Bloomer". Bottled at around 2 brix and disgorged by hand this March. Spontaneously fermented, unfined, unfiltered. No added S02.
The Wine: The first time making pet nat for myself and what a labor of love sparkling wine is. I'm incredibly proud of her, she's bursting with bubbles and green apple skin notes. Great wine for the holidays!
Artwork by Jason Yim.