2007 Semillon, Casa Santinamaria
Vineyard:Planted about 75 years ago on one of the most magnificent sites in all of Sonoma Valley, Casa Santinamaria is planted to a classic white field blend of Semillon, Muscadelle du Bordelaise and Sauvignon blanc. The vineyard is head pruned and dry farmed with a yield of less than a ton per acre.
Winemaking:
Fruit for this wine was harvested with great care at 24.1 brix into small bins during the cool early morning hours. It was whole fruit pressed and cold settled. After racking, the juice was intentionally inoculated at a very low rate and low volume and then cold tank fermented for 80 days at 52-55F. We did this to retain the bright fruit flavors so easily lost during fermentation. After fermentation, the wine was kept on the yeast for an additional three months to imbue the vibrant varietal flavors with a hint of soft richness.
Tasting Notes:
The 2007 Casa Santinamria Semillon has all the wonderful site signature I have come to love from this vineyard – white peach, citrus blossom, melon, honey and fig. The mouthfeel is of citrus oil, with a crisp, yeasty finish. NO OAK.
Case Production: 347 cases $25.00
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