2018 Clairette Blanche
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Clairette Blanche
Appellation
Lodi Mokelumne River
Vineyard Designation
Acquiesce Estate Vineyards
pH
3.55
Bottling Date
January 2019
Residual Sugar
0%
Alcohol %
13
BEST OF CLASS - DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL
In Stock
Not only are we the rare winery who crafts a single varietal Clairette Blanche, this wine is a superstar out of the gate! Great grapefruit, floral, fennel and mineral aromas; the mouth feel is medium-full, fairly dense with an emphatically dry, mineral focused middle and finish. Great with Vietnamese spring rolls, scallops and a myriad of cheeses.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Clairette Blanche
Appellation
Lodi Mokelumne River
Vineyard Designation
Acquiesce Estate Vineyards
pH
3.55
Bottling Date
January 2019
Residual Sugar
0%
Alcohol %
13
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Fragrance of violet and lavender with mineral and herbes de Provence-like qualities. Crisp and bone dry with a medium-full yet fresh mouth-feel.
Awards
DOUBLE GOLD & BEST OF CLASS - International Women's Wine Competition 2019
GOLD MEDAL - Sunset International Wine Competition 2019
GOLD MEDAL - American Wine Society 2019
Vineyard Notes
Lodi Rules certification for sustainable winegrowing. We grow 1 acre of Clairette Blanche in our Estate Vineyard. Harvested in the Mokelumne River AVA of the Lodi Appellation, our grape clones are Tablas Creek cuttings from the famous French Château de Beaucastel Winery in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region. Our climate is very similar to that of the Southern Rhône with cool nighttime breezes from the Mokelumne River nearby giving our grapes their ripe, fruity flavors with excellent balance.
Production Notes
429 cases produced
Food Pairing Notes
Great with Vietnamese spring rolls, grilled sardines, shellfish and a myriad of cheeses.
Production
Very rare varietal in California, this grape has been grown in France since the 1500’s. All of our grapes are estate grown, hand-picked and immediately pressed as whole clusters to capture their fresh, flavorful character. The grapes were harvested in the early morning to keep acidity at its highest, providing the vibrancy in the wine. The juice is then cool fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to highlight the pure fruit expressions.
Product Reviews
Wendy
(Nov 15, 2020 at 1:40 PM)
Absolutely love this wine. Last night we had it with smoked pork and risotto with crispy mushrooms and spinach. Perfect wine! Thanks for making it,
PAUL MICHAEL MCNAMEE
(Nov 22, 2020 at 5:45 PM)
I feel that the Clairette Blanche has depth and complexity. I have had oaked Clairette Blanche but find the steel fermented Clairette Blanche so much more refreshing and the minerality comes through more as does the grapefruit. I love this wine on its own.