Ampelos Viognier 2018 (750ml/12)

Ampelos — 2016 — California, United States

Winery: Ampelos
Vintage: 2016
Type: White, Still, Dry
Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Region: California
Country: United States
Product ID: 105393

Blend: 100% Viognier
Alcohol: 13.9%
Acidity: 3.59 pH
Sub-Appellation: Shokrian Vineyard, Martian Vineyard, Estate Vineyard
Harvested: October 7-10
Maceration: 24-Hour Cold Maceration
Pre-fermentation Techniques: Gentle de-stemming, no crushing
Fermentation Vessel: Stainless Steel
Malolactic Fermentation: None
Yeasts: All indigenous
Vinification Method: Cold fermentation at 55 degrees F
Barrel Details: No barrel aging

About Ampelos

Some dream of spending the rest of their lives on golf courses and cruise ships, but with a taste for business and a love of Santa Barbara wine country, Peter and Rebecca Work chose a different retirement plan. 2004 marked the inaugural Ampelos vineyard harvest. The first harvest yielded 15 tons of Pinot Noir and 6 tons of Syrah. In 2005, Peter and Rebecca planted 10 acres on top of the original 15, totaling 25 acres. Pinot Noir and Syrah remain the primary varietals, with a line of Viognier and ...

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Available Markets: New York, New Jersey, California

Tasting Notes

Bright, juicy and rich in notes of honeysuckle, peach pie, apricot sweet limes. A long finish of boss pear and minerality refresh the palate.

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