2011 Black Muscat

The 2011 Vintage: Very cool and wet Spring and mild Summer complicated ripening in 2011, and clusters often ripened unevenly.  A most difficult vintage overcome with late picking and craftsman winemaking yielded higher-acid wines than usual but with attractive fruit.

The Wine:  Classic Black Muscat scents and flavors of strawberries and red fruits balanced with good sugars and acidity allowed us to continue the successful characterful taste of this abundantly fruity grape that delivers simple pleasures.

Date of Harvest:  11.06.2011
Brix at Harvest: 23.6
pH: 3.61
RS: 1.6 %
T.A.: 0..75
Alcohol:  10.5 %
Varietal mix:  95% Black Muscat, 5 % Muscat Canelli
Cases produced: 540
Bottling Date:  1.18.2012