2023 The Tightrope
Vintage: 2023, 6th Vintage
Varietal: 79% Viognier, 21% Grenache Blanc
Appellation: Paso Robles
Vineyard(s): Four Lanterns Vineyard (Viognier), Adelaida Vineyards (Grenache Blanc)
Cooperage: 60% once used French oak barriques and 40% Neutral French oak barriques.
Cellar Life: Viognier and Grenache Blanc were pressed separately and cold settled in a stainless tank for 24 hours before being racked down to barriques for fermentation. Fermented in a cold cellar at 55F until dryness, stirring of the lees performed 2x per week. Barrels topped up with Grenache Blanc and bi-weekly stirring continued until racked and blended in March of 2024.
Cases Produced: 215
Soil Type: Various | Vine Orientation: Various
Release: April, 2024
Cellar/ Storing Temperature: 55F | Serving Temperature: 48F
Decanter Time: None