TASTING NOTES
Pink grapefruit and toasted marshmallow lead this juicy, lively star. With a chalky minerality, this wine expresses a gorgeous acidity that is delicately balanced with honeyed cape gooseberry, vanilla, and a fresh, substantial finish. - M. Eleni Papadakis, Winemaker
VINEYARD
The Etoile Vineyard, situated high on the west slope on the Evenstad Estate in the Dundee Hills, is planted to Dijon clones 95 and 76 with elevation ranging from 740-780 feet.
CROP YIELD & AGING
2.39 tons/acre. 11 months sur lees with frequent battonage (lees stirring) in neutral French oak barrels.
VINTAGE NOTES
2006 is destined to be a classic. Nearly perfect conditions at bloom and a long warm growing season led to a warm harvest producing fully ripened and mature fruit of exceptional quality. A relatively mild spring, followed by warm and dry months and small heat spikes in June and September, allowed for additional hang-time and promoted flavor development and concentration. Continued warmth in September and October, despite a few periods of rain, resulted in a fast and furious harvest. The mild, late rains cooled the fruit, tempering the hot days and slowing sugar development. This resulted in optimal ripeness and maturity. Truly a “vintage made in the vineyard”, our regimen of thinning to one cluster per shoot allowed us to achieve our average crop yield of 2 tons per acre, producing wines with rich, concentrated flavors and balance while maintaining the elegance and lush varietal character that Domaine Serene is famous for. |
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