Finger Lakes, New York

DESCRIPTION:

The Dry Riesling has a classic pale straw color with a crisp green hue. The nose shows typical Keuka Lake minerality with fresh lemon citrus and apple with an intriguing blossom aroma. The palate shows wonderful tight acid that balances out the fruity residual sugar enhancing the floral and bringing out the bright tangerine flavors. The palate also displays the slatey mineral characteristics that typify Dr. Frank's Rieslings. Serve with all fin fish and shell fish.

VINIFICATION:

The fruit was harvested by hand during the cool hours of the morning and cold pressed. The juice was then cold settled and fermented at low temperatures with specially selected German wine yeasts. A long slow fermentation enhances the fruit aromatics.  The fermentation was arrested just prior to dryness to balance the grape's natural acidity.

PAIRING:

Serve with all fin fish and shell fish. This wine has great ageing potential.

AWARDS:

2010- New York Wine & Food Classic: Double Gold
2010- Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition: Gold
2010- Los Angeles International Wine Competition: Gold, 94 Points
2010- Golden Nose Wine Competition: Double Gold
2011- BTI World Wine Championships: Gold, 90 Points & Best Buy
2010-Finger Lakes International Wine Competition: Gold

Appellation: Indication Géographique Protégée Pays D’Oc

Soil: The Domain is located in the heart of an abundant «garrigue» nearby the Mediterranean shore. The soils are mainly limestone with some sandstone,

red clay and shale. Mediterranean climate with strong sea influence.

Grapes: 100% Organic Viognier.

Harvest: Manual harvest. In small crates. Cool room to avoid oxidation.

Yield: 35 hl/ha

Vinification: Sorting table direct pressing with gas. Fermentation in stainless steel with temperature control

Alcohol: 12.5 %

Tasting: This fresh and fruity Viognier presents powerful aromas of white flesh fruits, citrus, and white flowers. Ideal for an aperitif, or to serve with a grilled fish dish, poultry, or Asian dish.

Serve at 10°C.

This colorful wine, both in appearance and flavor, is pleasing to wine drinkers and non-drinkers alike.

Soft aromas of white flowers and mango are enhanced on the palate with flavors of grapefruit and strawberry.

Low in alcohol, the wines crisp acidity off-sets the residual sweetness for a balanced easy drinking wine.

Finished with a slight spritz, this refreshing and fun wine coaxes a smile with each sip.

With the desire to produce a blend that expresses the best that these two grapes has to offer, we chose this Blend of Terriors, where the typical characteristics of each varietal and the influence of each vineyard complement themselves.

Our grapes from Agrelo, Ugarteches,and Vista Flores contribute complexity, subtlety and harmony to the wine.

Malbec 85%

Cabernet Franc 15% 

Garnet in color.

Nose: fruity, buttery aromas.

Medium bodied. Excellent finish with moderate oak flavor.

Pair with Roast Duck, Meat Loaf, Lasagna.

Origin Western Cape.

About the area: South Africa's vineyards are mostly situated in the Western Cape near the coast. This is the southernmost region of the African continent, and has a Mediterranean type climate and diverse soils perfectly suited to quality grape production.

Winemaking Specially: selected grapes were harvested, destemmed and inoculated with yeast. The wine was allowed to ferment until the desired sugar level was reached and subsequently fortied to stop the fermentation process. The wine was then moved to barrels for maturation.

Maturation: 2 - 4 years in a combination of 300 litre and 500 litre French oak barrels.

Varietals: Tinta Barocca + Ruby Cabernet + Souzão + Pinotage.

Wine description: Beautiful dark berry flavours are complemented by caramel, butterscotch and nuttiness. The wine is well balanced, fresh and fruitful with a lingering finish.

Serving suggestion: Serve chilled before a meal or after a meal with cheese.

Wine analysis Alcohol % volume: 17.21 pH: 3.48 Total acidity g/l: 5.11 Residual sugar g/l: 143.73