Volker Eisele Family Estate - Napa Valley

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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