2019 – Verdelho

Description

General Info:

Verdello in Spanish; this variety has traveled the world from Portugal’s Canary Islands. It finds it’s way into wonderful crisp, light table wines to the famed sweet Madeiras from the Canary Islands. Our offering is similar to a Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc – full of flavor with a crisp finish. Ours is a 100% Verdelho sourced out of our grower’s vineyards in the Alta Mesa AVA in the Lodi area.

Technical Info:

• • • Brix at Harvest:  22.1
    • pH:  3.67
    • TA: 6.60 g/L
    • Elevage Program: This wine was aged for 6 months in neutral oak barrels
    • Cases Produced: 189 total (750 mL) cases

Tasting Notes:

Due to the oak aging for this wine, the aromas are more subtle, yet just as inviting as if it were made in stainless. Aromas of tropical fruits like papayas, oranges, and passionfruit emerge followed by a full and plush palate with clean acidity. The finish is remarkably long and keeps inviting you for another taste.

Food Pairings:

This wine is a great companion for halibut, shellfish, and calamari as well as grilled chicken breast over a bed of roasted potatoes and even seared pork chops. This wine accompanies Far East cuisine effortlessly in being a great “supporting cast member” to any Japanese, Indian, Thai, or Vietnamese meal.