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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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