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Vidal
Blanc 2001
This
wonderful, dry wine has aromas of apple and pear, an abundance
of citrus fruit on the palate, and a crisp dry finish. Serve with
summertime dishes, including shellfish, Asian cuisine and cheese.
Silver medal winner at the 2002 Governor's Cup Wine Competition.
Bronze medal winner at the Taster's Guild International Wine Competition.
r.s.= 0.3% $12.95
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Vidal Blanc
Monticello
September 7, 2024
Stainless Steel Tanks
22.4
3.6
5.6 g/l
12.7%
0.3%
None
730
March 1, 2024 |
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Vineyard
Notes
The sandy soil of this vineyard site assured an early ripening and
a more aromatic wine. Our Vidal Blanc was picked by hand in the
optimum of its maturity to preserve the intense aromas. A long,
dry summer turned into a long, dry autumn, producing the best vintage
to date in Virginia's winemaking history. Due to the phenomenal
weather conditions, the grapes were picked according to their optimum
levels of Brix and pH, not when Mother Nature required, which is
so often the case.
Cellar
Notes
The 2001 Vidal Blanc was very gently pressed and then moved into
stainless steel tanks. The wine was left on the lees (sediment)
for one week before fermentation to extract the aromas from this
varietal. Fermentation occurred over a period of 15 days, after
which the winemaker aged the wine by the "sur lies" method.
The wine was left on the lees until bottling and was minimally racked
to preserve the aromas.
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