Spirit of Distraction

About the Wine

This fruit is picked at a low 20 brix to retain its acidity, avoiding overripeness. Despite enduring a heat event during the Labor Day weekend with consecutive days over 103 degrees, this varietal held up exceptionally well. The fermentation process involved half in stainless steel, utilizing commercial yeast, and the other half in 500 L puncheons, undergoing native fermentation. The stainless steel fermentation is cold and slow, preserving the delicate fruit aromatics. In contrast, the barrel fermentation is faster and warmer, incorporating lees for enhanced texture. The neutral oak used in large format barrels imparts no oak flavor to the wine. Varietals: 100% Grenache Blanc Filtered: Filtered Bottling: April 2023 PH: 3.2 in bottle Alcohol: 12.5% by volume Production: 180 cases Aging: Stainless Steel and Neutral Oak Puncheons AVA: Central Coast