The 2018 vintage was trying for all with ripeness being a key struggle and rain a constant. Picking decisions were dictated mostly by the weather as clean, dry fruit was essential. Acids were lower than typical, but quality remained high. We put emphasis on a richer mouthfeel to complement the delicate, complex citrus notes.
Appellation: Seneca Lake AVA
Vineyard: Humphrey’s Family Vineyard
Harvest Date: September 25th, 0.75 ton hand-picked & hand-
sorted
Vinification: Low pressure, 2hr whole cluster press,
indigenous fermentation in steel, 9 months on
lees with batonnage, no fining or filtering,
minimal sulfur addition.
Bottling Date: September 11th, 2019, only 40 cases
Residual Sugar/pH: 27 grams per liter/pH 3.18
ABV: 11.1% by volume
