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2014 SemillonColumbia Valley
WINEMAKER COMMENTFew Semillons show their richness and complexity as those produced in
Washington State. Our cool harvest nights help to ensure crisp natural acidity,
making this a wonderful food pairing wine.
VINEYARDS25% Klipsun, 20% Rosebud, 20% Stillwater Creek, 16% Desert Wind,
15% Seven Hills 4% Bacchus
VINTAGE ■ The 2014 vintage was a repeat of the warm 2013 vintage with heat units nearly
identical, and no unusual winter frost, pest, or disease pressure. ■ Bud break was early, followed by a warm spring and relatively early bloom. Fruit
set was near ideal. Slowing tactics were implemented such as delayed thinning
and leafing to delay veraison and ultimately harvest. ■ Temperatures cooled mid-August stretching out the hang-time to complete
veraison. Berry size and berry count per cluster were slightly up resulting in
healthy crop yields. ■ Modest fall day-time temperatures and cool nights resulted in a rich and vibrant
structure with bold color development. Overall warmer conditions delivered
ample sugars and surprisingly strong acids, particularly in our higher elevation
sites.
WINEMAKING ■ Over 30 years of meticulous vineyard management and winemaking experience
are fundamental to the quality of our wines and reputation for excellence. We are
engaged in growing and making 100% of our wines. ■ The grapes were harvested in the cool early morning hours and promptly
delivered to the winery for immediate pressing. The fruit was whole-cluster
pressed to tank and allowed to settle. ■ The juice was then racked off the solids into neutral tight-grained French oak,
then barrel fermented and aged for 5 months.
TASTING NOTESRich with vibrant fruit and balanced acidity, this wine shows pretty orange
blossom, apple and melon aromas, with layers of lemon custard, fresh apricot and
honeysuckle flavors expanding on a textured, balanced finish.
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S E M I L L O N
ALC.
14.5%
VOL
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HARVEST DATA
Harvest Dates AuguST 27 2014- OCTOBER 7, 2014
Average Brix 24.6°
Average pH 3.33
Average Acidity 5.5 g/L
WINE DATA
Composition 80% SEMILLON, 20% SAuVIgNON BLANC
pH 3.26
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Alcohol 14.5%
Bottling Date JuNE 1-4, 2015
Release Date SEpTEMBER 1, 2015
Case Production 5,300
PO Box 111 ■ Lowden, Washington 99360 ■ 509.525-0940