Wine Recommendation:
Cass Vineyard 2006 Estate Cuvee
Tasting Notes:
This Estate Cuvée was fermented and stored in neutral oak barrels. We hand picked at first light in order to get the grapes as cold as possible into the winery. Lood pressed the juice off the skins right way, leaving the juice at 48 degrees, perfect for minimizing bacterial growth, but not so cold as to inhibit the robust start of fermentation. This wine is a nice combination of white Rhônes that blends the floral character of the Viognier with the citrus of the Roussanne and the fruit flavors of the Marsanne.