Volker Eisele Family Estate - Napa Valley

2009 Gemini

Composition: 82% Semillon18% Sauvignon Blanc

Harvest: September 2, 2009. The average degrees brix was 23.3 with 0.59 total acidity and 3.48pH

Fermentation: 100% stainless steel.

Oak Aging: 5 months in French oak, 20% new / 20% 1 to 2 year old Ailler from Treuil.

Production: 150 cases

Organic: All fruit is organically grown in our estate vineyard.

The 2009 vintage Gemini is a blend of 82% Semillon and 18% Sauvignon blanc. The fruit was harvested in early September and the juices were co-fermented in a temperature controlled tank. The wine was then barrel aged sur-lie for five months using 20% new French oak barrels to further enhance the wines structure and aromatics. Intriguing, exotic, complex are all appropriate descriptions for the aromas. The flavors and texture are unique to Semillon. While currently enjoyable, patience will add depth and complexity to the experience that only Gemini can provide.

92 Points - Editors choice - Wine Enthusiast

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2008 Gemini

Composition: 73% Semillon 27% Sauvignon Blanc

Harvest: September 2, 2008. The average degrees brix was 23.2 with 0.63 total acidity and 3.49pH

Fermentation: 100% stainless steel.

Oak Aging: 5 months in French oak, 15% new / 85% 1 to 2 year old Ailler from Treuil.

Production: 150 cases

Organic: All fruit is organically grown in our estate vineyard.

The 2008 vintage Volker Eisele Gemini is a blend of 73% Semillon and 27% Sauvignon blanc. The fruit was harvested in early September and Both varieties were fermented together. The wine was barrel aged sur-lie for five months afterward using l5% new French barrels to further enhance the wines” structure and aromatics. The wine’s flavors are ripe and intriguing with melons and figs predominating. While drinkable now, waiting a couple of years will add depth and complexity to the experience that only Semillon can provide from a white wine.

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2007 Gemini

Composition: 70% Semillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc

Harvest: September 2007. The average degrees brix was 23 with 0.53 total acidity and 3.48pH

Fermentation: 100% stainless steel.

Oak Aging: 5 months in 25% new French oak

Production: 403 cases

Organic: All fruit is organically grown in our estate vineyard.

The 2007 Gemini is a blend of 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon blanc. The grapes were harvested in September and co-fermented. The wine was barrel aged sur-lie using 25% new French oak (Treuil/Ailler forest).The wine flavors are ripe and intriguing with melons and figs predominating. The wine is complex yet moderate in alcohol. Gemini is a white wine that ages well and will give many years of drinking pleasure. Savor now or cellar for several years.

93 Editors Choice Volker Eisele 2007 Gemini Napa Valley - the Wine Enthusiast
" A mighty fine white wine. Fills the much-needed niche of extreme dryness, acidity and restraint, which are the hallmarks of elegance. Call it the anti-Chardonnay. A Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc blend with some barrel and sur lie influence, it's rich and crisp in Meyer lemon, pear, fig, vanilla and smoky butter flavors. "

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2006 Gemini

Composition: 72% Semillon, 28% Sauvignon Blanc

Harvest: September 2006. The average degrees brix was 22.4 with 0.62 total acidity and 3.30pH

Fermentation: 100% stainless steel.

Oak Aging: 4 months in 15% new French oak

Production: 656 cases

Organic: All fruit is organically grown in our estate vineyard.

The grapes were harvested in September and co-fermented. The wine was barrel aged in French oak (Treuil/Ailler forest) to provide a subtle hint of vanilla, toast, and cloves. The wine is complex yet moderate in alcohol. Semillon is a white wine that ages well and will give many years of drinking pleasure. Drink now or cellar for several years and you will be rewarded.

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2005 Gemini

Composition: 85% Semillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc

Harvest: The grapes were harvested on September 15, 2005. The average degrees brix was 22.5 with 0.66 total acidity and 3.31 pH..

Fermentation: 100% stainless steel.

Oak Aging: 4 months in French oak, 20% new, 80% 1 to 2 years old Aillier from Treuil

Production: 323 cases

Organic: All fruit is organically grown in our estate vineyard.

The grapes for the 2005 Volker Eisele Family Estate Gemini were co-fermented. The wine was barrel aged in 20% new French oak to provide aromas of vanilla and cloves. The wine is soft with rich flavors of melons, figs, and peaches. Semillon is a white wine that improves with bottle aging. Drink Gemini tomorrow or five years from now.

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2004 Gemini

Composition: 58% Semillon, 42% Sauvignon Blanc

Harvest: The grapes were harvested from our vineyard on September 6 with 22.8 degrees average brix with 0.60 acidity and 3.26 pH.

Fermentation: Fermentation was done in stainless steel tanks.

Oak Aging: 4 months in 20% new, 80% 1 to 2 year old French oak, Aillier from Treuil

Production: 323 cases

Organic: All fruit is organically grown in our estate vineyard.

The 2004 Volker Eisele Family Estate Gemini is a blend of 58% Semillon and 42% Sauvignon blanc. The wine was barrel aged with 20% new French oak to provide the spicy aromas of vanilla and cinnamon. The wine shows slightly herbaceous fruit aromas of melons and green figs, complimented by a crisp acid finish.

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2003 Gemini

Composition: 30% Sauvignon Blanc and 70% Semillon.

Harvest: The grapes were harvested from our vineyard on September 9 with 22.5 degrees average brix with 0.65 acidity and 3.51 pH

Fermentation: Fermentation was done in stainless steel tanks.

Oak Aging: 4 months in 20% new French Oak; Ailler from Treuil.

Production: 325 cases

Organic: All fruit is organically grown in our estate vineyard.

A light touch of oak enhances the slightly herbaceous aromas of melons and green figs. The wine is palate cleansing with moderate alcohol and a crisp acid finish.

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2002 Gemini

Composition: The blend is 1/3 Sauvignon Blanc and 2/3 Semillion.

Harvest: The grapes were harvested from our vineyard on September 15 with 23 degrees average brix, 0.75 acidity and 3.4 pH

Fermentation: Fermentation was done in stainless steel tanks.

Oak Aging: 4 months in new French Oak; Allier from Treuil.

Production: 280 cases

Organic: All fruit is organically grown in our estate vineyard.

This pale yellow wine has a light green tint of youth. Aromas of melons and pineapples are supported by a hint of vanilla. This medium-bodied dry wine has a clean and flinty finish.

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