Semillon 'Cricket Creek' 2008

Vineyard
Planted over 25 years ago at the north east end of the Alexander Valley, the vineyard is dry farmed and has a  yield of less than two tons per acre.  Sitting on a bench that was once the Russian River – the soils are somewhat gravelly and well drained, helping to concentrate the fruit.    

Winemaking
Fruit for this wine was harvested with great care at 24. 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 over 90 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 a total of five months to complement the vibrant varietal flavors with a elegant, soft richness. 

Tasting Notes
Nose: Pear, fig, ripe apple and slight melon. Some sweet citrus & white blossom.  Mouth: very brite entry, with a rich fruit cream finish.  

Case Production Only 360 cases