Production: 700 cases
Availability: Winery direct and select restaurant accounts
Vintage: 2021
Variety or Blend: 36.1% Vidal, 18.5% Pinot Blanc, 16.1% Chardonnay, 13.2% Riesling, Marsanne 5.8%, Viognier, 5.8%, 2.2% Chardonnay Musque, 2.2% Muscat
Region: Ontario
Vine Age: 5-30 years
Soil: Varies by vineyard location. Mainly clay and limestone with sandy-loam on certain sites.
Wine Style: Off-dry
Oak: No oak
Alcohol Content: 11.0%
PH: 3.51
TA:6.5 g/L
RS: 14.4 g/L
Ageing: Drink now through 2024
Serving Temperature: 6 – 10 degrees Celsius
Winemaking:
At harvest we picked when the grapes were mature and flavours were ideal. The 2021 Whip’d White grapes were gently pressed by separate batches in our Diemme Velvet bladder press. The Muscat grapes were the first to pick for their intense aromas and flavours. The Chardonnays and Riesling were the second grapes to be picked and processed for their acidity and freshness. The Vidal and Gewürztraminer grapes were next picked with rich and ripe flavours without compromising the acidity and balance. Finally the Pinot Blanc was last to be harvested with intense fruit flavours and concentration. Each batch was gently pressed, then cold settled in tank before the clean juice was racked off, kept separate
and inoculated for alcoholic fermentation. Each grape variety received a specific yeast selected to enhance the varietal character and preserve fruitiness and freshness. When the fermentation is complete the wines are preserved and the blending trials begin. Once the final blend is chosen, the exact percentage of each variety is proportionately added to the blending tank to create the final wine.
Appearance:
Bright straw with a clear hue.
Aromas:
Tropical, fruity, floral and perfumed aromatics. A medley of citrus and tropical fruits including pineapple, passionfruit, grapefruit and honeysuckle burst from the glass. Subtle tree fruits of white peach, crisp apple and pear follow to round out the aromas on this fruity blend.
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