2022 Moscato
Tasting Notes
Made exclusively from Muscat Canelli grapes, this wine exhibits captivating aromatics of ripe peach, juicy mango, and luscious papaya. The palate offers a lively burst of honeydew melon, candied pineapple, and exotic star fruit. A touch of natural sweetness is perfectly balanced by crisp acidity leading to a refreshing, tropical finish.
Vineyard Designation
100% estate grown
Vintage Notes
The 2022 vintage in the Yakima Valley was a bit of a roller coaster. A mild winter extended into spring with early frost periods and winter-like conditions in April. The cool spring delayed bud break by a few weeks and caused delayed growth in the vineyard as we moved into summer. Each vineyard block was meticulously managed to ensure a ripe crop by harvest. We lowered clusters per vine and allowed for more sunlight exposure. By mid-July, temperatures finally started warming up and led to record growth in a short amount of time. Fortunately, warm summer temperatures extended into fall, helping to lengthen the growing season and allowing the grapes to continue to ripen. Harvest ended up being delayed approximately three weeks from a typical year. We gratefully did not experience any fall frost events, so the grapes had extended hang time on the vines to achieve optimal ripeness and excellent flavor development. Overall, the 2022 vintage displays ripe flavors, bountiful fruit aromas, and balanced acidity. The wines can be enjoyed in their youth, or they can cellar for many years to come.
Winemaking Notes
Made in a Kabinett style, the Muscat Canelli grapes were harvested early in their sugar development when they showcased the ideal harmony of flavors, ripeness, and brisk acidity we were looking for. The goal was to create a wine lower in alcohol with brisk acidity and balanced natural residual sugar. Harvested in early September at 20.4 brix, the grapes were sent directly to the press as whole clusters. After gentle pressing, the juice was settled for 72 hours before being racked off its solids to begin fermentation. Inoculated with a special yeast strain to create and maintain the fresh fruit characteristics of the wine, we fermented at a cool temperature of 56 degrees for approximately 3.5 weeks before fermentation was seized to maintain the wine’s natural residual sugar. Fermenting at a cool temperature helped to preserve the tropical and citrus notes while achieving balance in the wine. After fermentation, the wine’s natural lees were stirred twice a month for two months to help build body and create roundness of the wine. The wine was then settled and stabilized before bottling.
Food Pairing
Walnut and goat cheese salad
Crab Cakes
Baked Brie with Fig Preserves
Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Camembert or Blue Cheese
- Varietal Composition: 100% Muscat Canelli
- Appellation: Yakima Valley
- Cases Produced: 328
- Alcohol: 9%
- pH: 3.41
- Acidity: 6.5 g/L
- RS: 5%
- Ageability: Drink now through 2034, with optimal maturity in 2029 (Enjoy at cool temperatures)