Tag: assyrtiko wine
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Harvest 2018
Harvest 2018 When we planted our first Sauvignon blanc vines in 2009 it was an experiment to see how well the variety would do. After all we are at 5000’ feet elevation in an arid climate with monsoonal summers during ripening. The fine wines industry was just starting to develop in our area with two…
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Assyrtiko Harvest 2017
After 5 years, the first two Assyrtiko vines from UC Davis have given us a mature crop. These vines take a lot of patience, but they’re perfect for our Monsoon climate. The clusters are full but the berries are separated and resist the humidity. The skins are tough and full of tannins that express the…