Harvest Date September 8 Barrel Aging 8 Months French Oak Varietal Composition Viognier 100% Final Analysis Alcohol by Volume 15.0% TA .60 PH 3.41 Total Production 671 cases

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TASTING NOTES

Our Viognier hails from Vogelzang Vineyard in the eastern Santa Ynez Valley, a site that yields richly textured fruit and bold, expressive flavors. True to form, our 2003 Viognier begins with assertive aromas of white peach and honeysuckle with fresh mineral nuances. The palate unfolds with ripe, rounded flavors of melon, pear and citrus with hints of toast. A full, creamy texture is balanced by firm acidity, finishing with nuances of exotic spice.

WINEMAKER CHUCK CARLSON’S NOTES

"I employ synergistic winemaking methods to preserve and accentuate our Viognier’s authentic fruit character. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks captures the essence of this fruit, including its vivid aromatics and distinctive floral character. Just prior to dryness, we rack the wine to French oak barrels for the balance of fermentation, bringing fullness to the texture without overwhelming the wine’s more delicate qualities. The wine is then aged sur lie in French oak barrels to enhance the mouthfeel and bring a hint of creaminess to the palate—an attribute that balances nicely with the wine’s brisk, refreshing acids."